Master your shop: 8 woodworking do’s and don’ts
In professional woodworking, mistakes rarely happen as a result of a lack of skills. More commonly, mistakes result from oversights in timing, preparation works, or assumptions about materials and designs. Wood is…
Cabinet making basics: measure, cut and assemble
Cabinet making is a deeply rewarding project for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals. If you are building a single storage cabinet or planning to make an entire set of customized cabinets, learning…
Chamfer cutting on 3-axis CNC with VCarve Pro
Creating a clean and accurate chamfer on a 3-axis CNC machine can be a challenging or even impossible task without the right software tools. This process is simplified in VCarve Pro and…
How to choose the best types of wood for furniture
Knowing how to choose the optimal types of wood for furniture projects is one of the most important decisions for any woodworker. The type of wood that someone selects will affect the…
What is the Shaper Origin and handheld CNC manufacturing?
The Shaper Origin is a handheld computer guided router that acts as a portable CNC machine. Unlike a traditional CNC machine, it is entirely portable, allowing the user to guide the tool…
Removing mould from wooden furniture
Mould doesn’t just magically appear from nowhere, it forms from a microscopic opportunist that is present in abundance in the air that we, and our furniture, live in. In normal conditions, the…
Hallway furniture design for everyday living…in style
Your hallway is the gateway to your domain, the first thing people see when they enter your home and first impressions last so it’s important to get it right if you want…
Different types of finish and varnish for wood projects
Wood varnishes, finishes, and stains are key to both protecting timber and enhancing its appearance. Even though these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different products which each have different…
Understanding the different types of vise for your workbench
The vise, or vice as it is spelled in some parts of the World, has been a constant companion to the carpenter/woodworker for many centuries in one form or another. The modern…
Different types of saws: hand, power, table, CNC saws explained
A saw is a tool used for cutting through materials. Most commonly saws cut wood, although also metals, plastics, and other materials. A saw usually has a blade with sharp teeth that…