Working With Wood May Help Reduce Stress
We are all familiar with the more common ways to relieve stress. Painting, cooking and exercising are common ways that people can unwind and release tension. But, did you ever think woodworking would be on that list? Woodworking is particularly satisfying as it combines the physical deftness of the...
Elements of Fine Woodworking
For an aspiring woodworker, it can be difficult to overcome the beginning hurdles of the craft to ascend to the level of master. However, by utilizing a few clever woodworking ideas, any craftsman can improve the quality of their finished product. Of course, observing the classic cliche “measure twice,...
Easy Woodcraft Projects to Keep Kids Entertained This Summer
If you’re looking for some woodworking projects to do with your kids this summer, we’ve got a few right here, some easy, some more advanced: A small wood bench can be made from a few cut boards (adults should use the jigsaw or handsaw for this), kids can do...
Learn Carpentry in Kansas City
If you’re handy and get satisfaction from DIY projects, you might enjoy learning woodworking skills. The skills will give you the ability to fix and build many things around your home, and it can be a fun hobby to begin. The Kansas City Training Center, an organization affiliated with...
Schutte Lumber Carries Ipe Decking for Your Summer Deck Building Projects
Now that summer is finally here, it’s time to head to Schutte Lumber to get everything you need to start making that deck you’ve always wanted a reality. When it comes to durability, strength and quality, Ipe decking definitely stands out among its competitors. Available at our Kansas City...
Layer Your Stains for Beautiful Effects
Wood has a natural beauty to it, whether it is used for flooring, decks, furniture, or any other home project. Staining helps to enhance and protect the natural beauty of the wood, and it is fairly easy to apply. You can take it another step further and create rich...
Festool Releases a New Plunge Cut Saw in May
The new Festool TS 55 REQ is one of the most advanced plunge cut saws and guide rail systems arriving on the market. A host of new features will make it incredibly easy and efficient to use. In short, any professional who has used it will tell you that...
Project Ideas for Leftover Wood
If you have been working on a wood project of any kind, chances are you have a few pieces of scrap wood lying around after its completion. Rather than throwing away a perfectly good piece of wood when your project is finished, you can use this wood scrap to...
Using Burl Wood in Your Designs
Burl wood is obtained from abnormal growths on some trees, often resulting from attacks by some fungus or insects. This type of wood is rare and has high artistic value due to its unique ring patterns and color tones. You can incorporate burl wood into a variety of woodworking ideas for your...
Does This Project Need Nails or Screws? A Helpful Guide
With so many types and sizes of both nails and screws on the market today it can be difficult to know what is needed or required for the project at hand. It also seems that everyone, professionals included, can also have opposing opinions, no matter what the project. Things like,...