Saturday, September 03, 2005
Building a Simple Book Shelf
This simple but functional book shelf is easy to build and makes a great confidence builder before moving on to a more complex projectThe overall dimensions of this book shelf are 66 x 36 x 812 This shelf is made from 2 x 10 spruce that is planned to 114 thick and ripped to 8
Lumber 101
Milling Lumber The sawyer is faced with several different options for the way the log is to be cut Depending on the species of the log and the desired use for the lumber that get milled off Two main choices are flat sawn and quarter sawn Flat sawn lumber can be identified by the
Shop and Personal Safety
Dont let your table saw catch you working unsafely in the workshop Shop and Personal Safety Being safety conscious should be the priority for everyone whether they are a serious wood worker or just a weekend warrior Shop safety begins when you buy a new tool before operating it
This simple but functional book shelf is easy to build and makes a great confidence builder before moving on to a more complex projectThe overall dimensions of this book shelf are 66 x 36 x 812 This shelf is made from 2 x 10 spruce that is planned to 114 thick and ripped to 8
Lumber 101
Milling Lumber The sawyer is faced with several different options for the way the log is to be cut Depending on the species of the log and the desired use for the lumber that get milled off Two main choices are flat sawn and quarter sawn Flat sawn lumber can be identified by the
Shop and Personal Safety
Dont let your table saw catch you working unsafely in the workshop Shop and Personal Safety Being safety conscious should be the priority for everyone whether they are a serious wood worker or just a weekend warrior Shop safety begins when you buy a new tool before operating it
Hardwood 101
Red Oak Red oak is one of three main varieties of oak The sapwood is a light reddish brown color while the heartwood varies from light brown to dark brown Red oak is dense with long straight grains that make it a common choice for many wood workers It also has good wood working properties wor
Milling Four Square Lumber
Introduction This tutorial assumes that you know how to safely operate your power tools Always refer to the manufacturer instructions if you are unsure how to use your tools Any wood worker needs to take a board from the lumber yard or their local sawyer and make this board a unifo
Why hardwood flooring is still a good investment
1 Hardwood flooring has a timeless air of quality Hardwood floors have decorated some of the most exclusive mansions and estates in history and still exudes a feeling of permanence and classic quality compared to manufactured floors 2 Hardwood floors are natural Hardwood floors brin
Red Oak Red oak is one of three main varieties of oak The sapwood is a light reddish brown color while the heartwood varies from light brown to dark brown Red oak is dense with long straight grains that make it a common choice for many wood workers It also has good wood working properties wor
Milling Four Square Lumber
Introduction This tutorial assumes that you know how to safely operate your power tools Always refer to the manufacturer instructions if you are unsure how to use your tools Any wood worker needs to take a board from the lumber yard or their local sawyer and make this board a unifo
Why hardwood flooring is still a good investment
1 Hardwood flooring has a timeless air of quality Hardwood floors have decorated some of the most exclusive mansions and estates in history and still exudes a feeling of permanence and classic quality compared to manufactured floors 2 Hardwood floors are natural Hardwood floors brin
