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Take Wood Dust Seriously: Protect Yourself and Your Employees

When it comes to working with wood in Kansas City, safety should be your number one priority. And safety doesn’t just concern your tools – it also concerns things such as wood dust. The following are a few wood dust safety tips to keep in mind: Wear dust masks...

Build a Wood Playhouse as the Ultimate Holiday Gift for Your Kids

Are you trying to think of a unique and memorable gift that you can make for your children for the holidays? If so, why not put your wood working skills to use by building them a wood playhouse? The following are a few brief tips to help you build...

Understand Rift in White Oak

White oak is a popular option in woodworking due to its strength and appearance. It is a light to dark brown wood that often has hints of yellow or pink, along with straight grains and a coarse texture. It’s available in several different cuts, two of the more popular...

The Deck Industry is Expected to Grow in 2015

Some good news for deck builders worried about the state of the industry in the upcoming year – it looks like the deck building industry will experience solid growth throughout 2015. Contemporary Deck via Houzz The DeckExpo was recently held in October of this year, where many of the attendees...

How Sawing Techniques Affect Wood Grain

If you are just getting started out on doing a little bit of woodwork, then one thing you should keep in mind is that the way the wood is cut will affect the grain.  The following are a few sawing techniques and how they will affect your wood’s grain:...

Make Your Kid's Childhood Magical by Building a Playhouse in Your Yard

Do you want to do something special for your kid? If so, why not build him or her a playhouse in your yard? Having their own playhouse will certainly make their childhood a memorable one!  The following are a few tips for building a playhouse in your backyard: Rustic...

How Biscuit Joiners Work

There are a lot of tools out there that are incredibly helpful if you are getting into woodworking. While there is a basic set of tools every casual woodworker needs, if you are serious about woodworking there are a few other tools you’ll want to invest in as well,...

Tips for Using Dowels in Joinery

To strengthen boards that have been joined using glue you should use dowels. Dowels are a great way to strengthen glued joints by keeping things together through the use of small pegs. The following are a few steps for creating dowel joints: Align your boards – Clamp the boards...

Tips for Building Your Own Sliding Wood Door

A sliding barn door can be a great alternative for the more common swinging door in your home. Not only does it help to save some space, it also helps create an instant focal point in whatever room you build it in. The following are a few tips for...

Learn What Finish is Right for the Job

Trying to choose the right finish is often a lot more difficult than it might seem. There are a lot of different finishes to consider, some of which are more appropriate for some jobs than others. The following is a rundown of the different types of finishes that you...