“You rip a board along the length, and you cross-cut it to length.” This rule gets you straight most of the time. But is exactly true? How do ripping and cross-cuts really differ? Can you do both with the same saws? This article tells what you need to know about ripping and cross-cutting. Ripping means […]
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Using a Metal Lathe for Wood
As a new owner of a small-sized metal lathe, I was wondering if I could use this lathe also for small woodworking projects. After spending the money and dedicating the space for the machine, I thought, I had better to put it to maximal use. Through testing and trying the lathe with different tools and […]
Spade bits and Forstner bits are two drill bit types that you can use to cut large-diameter holes into wood. So what are the two bit types for? Forstner bits are more expensive, but what are you actually paying for? This article tells you how spade and Forstner bits differ. In short, spade bits are […]
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Benefits of Woodworking
Should you take up woodworking? You might have thought about starting to work with wood, or if you are reading this article, chances are that you are considering it now. While we often pick up hobbies instinctively based on spontaneous interest, without a detailed consideration of the pros and cons of alternative pastimes, I think […]
