Types of CNC Machines
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) refers to the way that engineers and operators can order a manufacturing tool or machine to work through the aid of computer programming. These machines use the g-code language which tells the machine exactly how to cut, shape, grind, mold or melt a source material put into the machine, such as plastic, wood or metal and turn out the finished product exactly as it is wanted. There are several types of...
Wood Carving Kits for Beginners
Everyone aspires to be a good woodcarver but knows that it means a lot of hard work, precision at work and imagination. For a budding woodcarver, these traits are elementary. However, there are a lot of helpful woodcarvers who are keen to help anyone keen to learn this trade, even if only as a hobby. A random search on the Net brings forth many sites full of helpful information regarding woodcarving for beginners, links and aids to be...
What Is A Jointer?
A jointer, better known as a surface planer, planer, flat top or buzzer is part of a woodworker’s essential equipment that he uses to make a flat surface along the length of a board. It derives its name from its basic function of creating flat edges on boards before joining them at the edges to make wider boards. Difference between jointer and planar Novice woodworkers always ask, “What is a jointer?” as much as they want to know the...
What Is A Hammer Drill?
An overview of what is a hammer drill, types of hammer drills and its applications. Although a hammer drill has got little to do with woodworking, (it is mostly used for masonry work), we thought we must mention what is a hammer drill anyway. However, if you are using the hammer drill for woodworking purposes make sure that the speed can be varied right down. So a hammer drill is known by several names, such as a rotary drill, rotary...
3 Must-Have Electronic Gadgets For Woodworking
If you’re looking for a gift for a woodworker friend that he’d appreciate, why not gift him digital measuring tools? These electronic gadgets are perfect for woodworking projects and they are so reasonably priced that they won’t pinch your pocket. Why buy electronic gadgets for woodworking? Well, to begin with, they bring a lot of accuracy to your work, are incredibly convenient and as gadgets, they are very...
How to Choose the Best Hearing Protection
Do you want to know how to choose the best hearing protection for your wood shop or while working on a wood project – Read on… Though there’s a huge range of hearing protection available today, yet it pays to choose hearing protection designed especially for the noise you are trying to counter. Wearing the wrong kind of hearing protection may give you the wrong impression that you’re adequately covered (pun not...
The Basic Woodworking
- How to Make a Picture Frame and Choose the Best Wood
- Understanding Commonly Used Woods for Various Purposes
- 7 Woodworking Projects Perfect For Gift Giving
- How to Use SketchUp for Woodworking
- Use Screw or Nail the Wood?
- 10 DIY Wood Stains That are Homemade Easily
- How To Fill Wood Cracks?
- Chisel Buying Guide You Should Follow
- How to Make a Windsor Chair
- How to Find the Best Jigsaw