Don’t Toss the Leftovers From Your Last Woodshop Project
When working with wood in Kansas City, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll have some leftovers after you finish a project. Many people will simply toss these leftovers. However, this is a huge waste, especially when considering the fact that you can use your wood leftovers for other purposes. The following...
How to Narrow Down Your Wood Choice When Planning a Project
There are a number of decisions that you’re going to have to make when you first begin a woodworking project, but one of the biggest factors of a successful project is the wood you pick to make it. The following are a few tips for choosing what type of...
Fascinating Way to Build Your Own Sawhorse
One of the great things about woodworking as a hobby is that there isn’t usually just one way to build something. You can find all kinds of different methods for building one project. For example, the following is a unique way to build a sawhorse. This particular sawhorse is...
Create a Spot for Your Scraps to Keep Your Workshop Organized
One of the most important ways to keep your woodwork shop as functional and efficient as possible is to keep it organized. While organizing your tools shouldn’t be too difficult, keeping all of that scrap lumber organized can present a little bit more of a challenge. The following is...
Keep Your Lungs Safe With Air Filtration in Your Wood Shop
The most important thing about working with wood in Kansas City is safety. Not only does this include safety in terms of tool-use, but also in making sure that your work shop is properly ventilated. All of that wood dust can cause long-term issues if you’re not careful. This...
Up Your Cabinet Making Game With Dado Joints
If you have had a little bit of experience building cabinets, then maybe it’s time to up your game a little bit by beginning to use dado joints. Dado joints have been used for hundreds of years to build both cabinets and bookshelves. They can be made using a...
Storage Tips to Keep Your Tools Safe and Organized
One of the most important steps in making sure your workshop is safe and functional is the way in which you organize your workshop. The following are a few tips for storing your tools to make them easily accessible: French-fitting storage – There are a lot of advantages to...
Make a Simple Step Stool for Your Home
If you’re looking to make a small piece of furniture that is relatively easy to build and that will add function to any part of your home, then we recommend starting off with a step stool. Step stools can be easily placed throughout the home and can come in...
Store Your Excess Wood for Easy Access Later
When you’re working on wood projects, odds are you end up with some scrap wood once you finish. Knowing how to store your scrap wood properly is important – it should be easily accessible when you need it for other projects. Storing scrap wood, wood off-cuts and salvaged wood,...
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,...