Woodworkers use many techniques to lay a finish on the exposed trim edges on plywood. An easy method to try in minor woodworking projects at home is to conceal the plywood edges with an edge banding. This wood veneer shall be made into a flexible heat adhesive tape sized to fit in with a ¾-inch […]
Wooden plugs are tapered, round pegs that can be used to conceal the countersunk hole used to join the wood. A professional woodworker installs the plug into the countersunk hole on the railing or at any place where screws are used to join wood. They will install the wood plug with glue aligning the wood […]
Woodscrews are a great option to assemble wood crafts and other projects. However, many of us may not like the screw heads to show in wood projects. To achieve this, you just need to counter bore the screw hole and make use of wooden plugs to cover up the screw heads.The look and finish depends […]
Woodcrafters and enthusiasts will be easily able to use different types of joints when they are working with wood. However, it is true that some of these joints might not work for some kind of wood craft projects.So, it is crucial to know a few things about the different wood joints and their benefits. This […]
Wood craft forms a major part of a home’s interior. The upward steepness of a staircase in a colonial-style home, for instance, will give the impression of both height and space. However, broken or damaged wood spindles will interrupt the flow of the mortise and tenon staircases.You need to repair or replace the damaged wooden […]
Spindles offer beauty to staircases, in addition to their basic function of providing support to the hand railings. However, there are a few important things to consider while selecting wood spindles for your staircase. Below is a brief look at the factors that play a key role in determining whether the type of wood spindles […]
Wooden dowels are small cylindrical rods of wood, which are mostly used in ensuring the alignment and fastening of the pieces in any kind of construction. It is commonly employed in many woodworking projects for securing the parts together.It is seen that wooden dowels are often underused and are even discarded along with other leftovers […]
Wooden dowels serve many important uses that range from construction projects to improving home décor. Most woodworking projects also utilize dowels for effectively fastening the parts together, and this is why dowels are sold on many woodcraft shops on the web these days.</p>Selecting the appropriate wooden dowels for your use can be a bit difficult […]
Dowel joints are used to attach two pieces of wood and make use of a wooden pin or dowel to connect the two pieces. It is very easy to make a dowel joint – all you need to do is carve holes in both pieces of wood where the dowel fits in. If you have […]
