For a long time now, there have been two types of saws when using the type of teeth as the basics of classification, which are the crosscut and rip saws. Despite having different names and being meant for a wide variety of applications, most power saws can still fall into … Read more
Given that the track saw and circular saw are quite similar in appearance, and many woodworkers, contractors, and DIYers will use them for similar applications, it is easy to confuse them. However, the track saw will include a track and is design for applications that requires more accurate cuts while … Read more
As a DIY or novice woodworker, nails might all look standard as their main purpose is to hold wooden boards or blocks together. However, if you take a closer look, nails have some slight differences that determine their application area. Some of these differences lie in the nail head’s design … Read more
Hole drilling is very common in woodworking, but there are different types of drilling bits that you can use for the job. Among these, Forstner and spade bits are very popular, but they have different designs and different cutting methods. Forstner bits are circular and have a split ring design … Read more
Auger drilling bits have been around for a very long time and are still in use to this day. However, they have evolved in design over the years to make them more efficient. Spade bits, on the other hand, have been around since 1968 when they were invented by the … Read more
For hobby or professional wood crafting, you need a rotary tool and some of the most popular ones in the market are the Dremel 4000 and 4300. These can also be used to craft metal, making them very versatile. Rotary tools usually come into play after saw cutting and they … Read more
As a woodworker, you will probably need both an angled and a straight finish nailer for your projects. However, if working on a DIY project, you will probably need just one or you might be able to afford only one of them. Well, which one do you pick? The most … Read more
Miter saws are the most popular tools for trimming (crosscutting) and angle cutting. These types of cuts are very common for decorative finishes, which can be seen on the corner of picture frames, crown molding and other angled joints. However, there are different types of miter saws, with the most … Read more
As the name suggests, tung oil comes from the tung oil tree and it is extracted by crushing the tree’s seeds. However, teak oil is not produced from the teak tree. Instead, it is an oil blend that contains a mix of tung oil, soy oil, linseed oil and polymers … Read more
Any amateur or professional woodworker can attest to the fact that drills are very versatile tools. This is because they can be used as screwdrivers or to make holes in different materials such as wood, drywall, plastics, and steel. On the other hand, impact drivers are specifically designed to drive … Read more