The correct drywall screw spacing prevents the screws from coming loose over time while creating a smooth, flat surface. The drywall may flex if you space the screws too far apart and the edges will crumble if the screws are too close. I’m a DIY enthusiast who started hanging drywall before big home improvement blogs …
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Interested in trying out some simple wood burning ideas, but unsure where to start? No problem! Much like other topics we’ve explored, like burning pressure-treated wood, this guide will walk you through the fundamentals of wood burning (or pyrography) and give expert tips along the way. In this case, my handy decade-plus experience working with …
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The best wood-cutting tools make precise and repeatable cuts. Whether you’re a beginner to woodcutting or a seasoned woodworker learning to perfect your craft, the key is in the cuts. Specialized tools help create clean wood sawn cuts on the rough lumber. However, each cutting tool has its strengths and limits, and knowing them will …
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Wood carving ideas are a hit or miss. It is simply because they aren’t beginner-friendly. So, they have newbies starting too crazy and abandoning their projects midway. Nearly 18 years into carving wood figurines, whittling is second nature to me. I even know how to fill cracks in wood to remedy any annoying gaps in …
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Staining plywood as a beginner brings mixed feelings because it can be tricky. If you’re like me and you don a black cloud when your projects aren’t immediately perfect, then plywood is bound to test you. On the plus side, once you master the skill of staining plywood, you become a woodworking MVP. But why …
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Welcome to our guide on how to glue metal to wood. Where you’ll learn all about the unlikely union of wood and metal. Wood and metal are the odd couple of the material world. Think of them as the DIY equivalent of pineapple on pizza – unlikely, yet surprisingly functional! It might not sound like …
Welcome to our guide on how to make a Kumiko jig. If you aren’t familiar, Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking technique. It involves creating geometric patterns from thin strips of wood which are then used for decorations like latticework and shoji screens. To practice Kumiko, you need a Kumiko Jig and this guide will …
Welcome to our guide on how to make a woodworking bowtie. Woodworking bowties are a vital part of carpentry and serve an essential function in the workshop. This guide will take you through everything you need to know, from what they are to their uses and how to make them. What Is a Woodworking Bowtie? …
If you find you’ve reached the end of your wits trying to learn a simple way for filling cracks in wood, you’re not alone! Fortunately, you can use several cool, easy, and efficient methods to get those pesky gaps filled and forgotten. Whether you’re trying to fix up a beloved piece of furniture, building your …
To inexperienced ears, sandblasting wood is code for ripped lumberjacks carrying and sculpting unnaturally heavy logs in the scorching Southern sun. If you thought that, you’re only right about the wood part, and no woodworking hunks are involved. Like wood filler, sandblasting wood is a cool way to scratch off blemishes, etch new prints, and …
