WOODWORKING ANSWERS
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Humans have been practicing woodworking for millennia. Some do it for fun, while some are into it full-time. No matter who you are, if you are having a question about woodworking then you have come to the right place.
Hi! I am Brendan. I am a woodworker for more than 15 years. In these years I think I have dabbled into almost all aspects of woodworking and have always struggled to get the correct information about my woodworking queries. So, I decided to combine all my experience into this blog and have covered topics from tools to glues.
If you have a question then just look around.
ALL ABOUT WOODWORKING
WOODWORKING TOOLS
Single-most important aspect of woodworking. A woodworker has to know and acquire the prominent tools suitable for various woodworking task such as removing excess materials from an already existing piece of wood, drilling holes, creating rip-cuts, miter cuts, bevel etc. As one advances in this field, so will their collection of woodworking tools. I have tried covering most of them in this section.
WOOD GLUING
Knowing how wood gluing works, its components and how to effectively utilize it can go a long way in achieving a perfectly fitted product. Wood glues can be grouped into two types – Natural & Synthetic. The top 2 brands making wood glues are Titebond and Gorilla.
TIMBER
Timber or Wood remains the basis of woodworking. When starting woodwork, one has to know the type of timber to use. The two types of timber are classified into softwood and hardwood. Getting to know the individual properties, functions, and uses of both types of timber can help guide you on the choice to make when working with wood.
WOOD PAINTING & FINISHING
Just like how a newly constructed house needs painting, filing and finishing, so does your wood project. Wood painting and finishing can account for about 5 to 30% of the product’s manufacturing costs. Perfecting and specializing in wood finishing can give a very premier look to your projects.
