So you’re at a crossroads. You want to invest some money in a good woodworking power tool that can handle all (or most) of your cuts. The choice really comes down to the table saw vs the miter saw. Your decision really depends on what types of projects you’ll be using it for. I’ve been doing DIY home renovation projects, as well as building furniture … Read More
Do you feel like the list of woodworking tools for beginners is never ending? It seems like a person could spend tens of thousands of dollars before they can even get started. Well I can assure you, it does NOT have to be that expensive. There are some basic techniques you need to be equipped to handle. I’ve learned over the years how to do … Read More
A good miter joint is a beautiful thing. If done right, the wood appears to flawlessly wrap around each corner. But this effect only works if you do it right. I want to show you my methods for how to cut perfect miters every time. The following are some key points you should consider when doing miter joints. If you’re doing a single corner, or … Read More
I absolutely love my woodworking hobby, and today I’m going to share with you all my best advice to get into woodworking for beginners. I’ve tried various types of projects, from painted plywood furniture, to scroll saw toys, outdoor concrete-topped tables, to indoor wall-décor and furniture. I absolutely love having the freedom to try new ideas and fun projects. Not to mention, almost everything I’ve … Read More
The compound miter saw is a versatile and handy tool. I use mine for many projects in my wood shop (a.k.a. my garage). The miter saw handles several different types of cuts, and as long as you have a good sharp blade, and a good quality miter saw, you’ll be able to make crisp, clean cuts every time for all your miter saw woodworking ideas! … Read More
You can make any piece of furniture look professionally built by adding some simple trim molding, like crown, or furniture base molding. I’m going to show you my exact process of adding some base molding to the office desk I’m building for my wife. I’ve already shown you exactly how I build the drawers and install full extension drawer slides. Next on my list is … Read More
If you’re looking to buy a new miter saw, then a good place to start is figuring out exactly how to CHOOSE a miter saw. This can vary, depending on the TYPES OF CUTS it will be used for. There are 2 different main sizes, and many different features available with each size. For this guide, we will be covering 10″ and 12″ compound miter … Read More
Tuning up your miter saw for perfect cuts is a process worth understanding. All it takes is a few miter saw adjustments from time to time to make sure your 90s are true, both horizontally and vertically. While the various brands of miter saws have their own specifics on how to make adjustments, they are all pretty much the same. There are 2 different adjustments … Read More
Are you looking for an easy way to build a picture frame you can hang today? Are you constantly being reminded by your empty walls that all those family pictures still in their envelopes are quickly becoming outdated? If you’re like me and my family, then you probably have more pictures that never saw a frame then you care to admit. And to buy picture frames … Read More
Have you got a miter saw (or a compound miter saw) that you’ve used on a few projects now, and it seems that it just doesn’t cut like it used to? Maybe it’s starting to burn the wood? Or perhaps it screams at you (seriously, a dull blade can have a very loud ringing sound while cutting). If this is the case, you need to … Read More
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