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Hi
Welcome to the world of Woodworking
Merely because you love woodwork, it does not mean your workmanship is not a spare-time activity. A spare-time activity must be vested on. You would not have a difficult time doing so, as the affair is there in the first place. Hence, motivation and drive are apparently inherent as well.
Newcomers to woodworking often wonder what the necessary tools in starting up a workshop are.
The solution varies from one woodworker to the next, because there's a tenacious list of required tools in the beginning. Plus, it depends upon the project.
For a good example; you travel to your nearest tool store to purchase a power tool. At present there's a diversity of manufacturers and naturally, prices differ as well.
Like in any merchandise, the more expensive, and so the better the quality. Finer quality tools in woodworking have better design features and functions, in addition to a high tolerance in manufacturing, they in addition perform better.
Purchase the finest tool that you are able to afford. Start a budget on how much you're willing to spend on a specific tool. This is significant since you'll be using your tools on a frequent basis.
And if you're just starting out and you are able to only spend limited cash to establish your woodworking workshop, do not try for the absolute best then.
You will be able to fall back on the ones that are relied on by most woodworkers that come in a reasonable price.There are exclusions to the universal principle noted above.
If woodworking is simply a spare-time activity you enjoy during the weekend, then you don't have to get the top-of-the-notch tools.The key is acquiring a tool that's within your budget. But as often as possible, veer away from the cheapest tools and materials. They being cheap already tells something - these aren’t worth purchasing.
Here are the most common tools a woodworking newbie must have in his shop.
1. A table Saw Comparable to the drill, this is an additional tool that you must own and invest in. Though there are a few cheap table saws simply they're not as powerful as the high-ticket ones. They do not work equally well as you desire too. Acquire a table saw with a strong motor, one that's powerful enough that it can be used time and time again. If not, the blade will drag during the course of you ripping wood. It may even burn a few of your precious designs and no woodworker would desire that. Again there are loads of plans for jigs for this work horse.
2. Electric Drill and Drill Bits - Electric drills are by far the first power tool purchased, they have so many uses besides drilling holes, there are attachments to turn them into paint mixers, sanders, screwdrivers, saws, grinders, lathes, the list goes on.
3. Electric Circular Saw - These can be very handy when cutting your wood pieces. No need to break the bank on this, however. Find one that’s easy for you to use and reliable.
4. Finishing Sander These are used for sanding and finishing your projects. It can also be employed to smooth wood to clear out the edges.
5. Jig Saw - While not completely necessary, a good jig saw can help make your woodworking projects easier. They can add some eye-catching detail to a piece and make cutting wood easier as well.
6. Compound Miter Saw These are portable and used to cut miters, long wood stock and moldings. A great deal easier to handle than the table saw. You will be able to find plans on the internet for a neat table for this tool.
7. Drill Press This tool is a workhorse in the shop it can be use for drilling holes, sanding with a sanding drum attachment.
8. Biscuit Joiner Nifty tool for joining pieces of wood together. The tool cuts pocket-sized slots in every side of the join. The biscuit is inserted and glued in between, binding the parts altogether.
9. Basic Hand Tools Claw hammers are the most common types of hammers used for woodworking and general repairs around the home.
10. Screwdrivers are needed for almost every woodworking project. Make sure you have various sizes of both Phillips head and flat head. Wood chisels range in size from 1/4" to 2" wide in 1/8" graduations. They are available with wooden or plastic handles.
11. Tape measures come in a variety of widths and lengths. I would not recommend anything less than 3/4" wide for a tape over 6 feet long as they can not be extended out and remain rigid.
12. Clamps - Any project that is glued requires clamping to insure that the parts are bonded firmly in exactly the right position.
Finally, keep a wet / dry shop vacuum nearby so that you can quickly clean up wood shavings and dust. Keeping dust and wood particles to a minimum will reduce the risk of wood shop fires and help you breathe easier, too.
As a woodworking newcomer, you must have the best tools you are able to afford.
However that also depends upon the projects that you plan on making. Prior to traveling to your closest home building provider to purchase your tools, think over what precisely you'll be constructing.
About The Author
Eugene Colon Jr http://woodworking.niche10.com
Thanks Ugene, I sure learnt a lot from that article as will others visiing this page.
And until the next woodworking and craft workshop don’t stop smiling,
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Finding the time
Hi
Welcome to the world of Woodworking.
Many woodworking and craft projects have started out as homeowners did minor woodworking and craft projects repairs to their humble abodes or their profession expanded into a hobby and smaller woodworking and craft projects such as bird houses, carving, picture framing or turning bowls and pens becomes a fascination.
Each woodworking and craft project would require some thought as to the tools, space and certainly the available funds. There are a vast number of possibilities concerning the selection of hand tools for woodworking and craft projects and this should be your next consideration having made the decision on the projects you wish to do.
Many choose to use power tools and machines for woodworking and craft projects to minimize their production time.
I choose to use power tools for sizing of larger material but I also make use of a wide selection of hand tools for finer detail work.Whatever your selection may be for a woodworking and craft project consider this in when factoring your budget and the shop space available.
Keep in mind that you can sometimes spend as much on a quality plane as you can on some power tools.For many of us finding the time to complete a woodworking and craft project can be a juggling act between work and home-life. Remember to enjoy this adventure.
Even the most complex woodworking and craft project doesn't have to be completed in 6 months or even it's a year or two to complete it's your free time so relax and enjoy it.Use your creative woodworking and craft project abilities and apply these to your new found hobby but don't rush yourself or get discouraged at the rate of gaining experience, remember to get the most out of your pastime.
Getting the most out of your woodworking and craft projects and free time can be a personal and creative experience. From the simplest nick-knack shelf to a kitchen remodel, work at your own pace and use your imagination.
Knowing Your material will help you to design and construct your woodworking and craft projects and what can or what can not be done.
It’s helpful if you have a basic understanding of the growth and structure of trees. Many woods used in woodworking and craft projects warp and twist too much and are not useful as practical building timber. There are others that lack grain or color quality for a woodworking and craft project or are too soft, but regardless of their inherent characteristics, they are subject to stresses, strains and twists within their structure.
Woods for woodworking and craft projects are divided into two categories, hardwoods and softwoods and this has no bearing on whether the wood is hard or soft as some softwoods are harder than hardwoods. Softwoods pertain to the coniferous trees that don't shed their leave during the fall. The hardwoods shed their leaves in the fall.
Take all the necessary precautions to make your woodworking and craft projects an enjoyable hobby but also a safe one. Make sure you keep your tools in good working condition, use safeguards and protective shields when supplied by the manufacture and consider this when purchasing new equipment.
Before operating any new tool purchased for woodworking and craft projects, read and understand its operating features.
If you purchase used equipment and don't have the manual, many manufactures supply downloadable material on-line through the Internet.
Many woodworking and craft projects tool reference books have been written for the woodworking industry and can be purchased in book outlets or on this page and many include additional jigs or fixtures to build, and enable you to utilize the tool more safely and efficiently.
We all need a complete break from time to time.I pack up my fishing gear and head off to the beach.If you are interested you are welcome to join me at http://afishingtacklebox.blogspot.com
Be happy
Welcome to the world of Woodworking.
Many woodworking and craft projects have started out as homeowners did minor woodworking and craft projects repairs to their humble abodes or their profession expanded into a hobby and smaller woodworking and craft projects such as bird houses, carving, picture framing or turning bowls and pens becomes a fascination.
Each woodworking and craft project would require some thought as to the tools, space and certainly the available funds. There are a vast number of possibilities concerning the selection of hand tools for woodworking and craft projects and this should be your next consideration having made the decision on the projects you wish to do.
Many choose to use power tools and machines for woodworking and craft projects to minimize their production time.
I choose to use power tools for sizing of larger material but I also make use of a wide selection of hand tools for finer detail work.Whatever your selection may be for a woodworking and craft project consider this in when factoring your budget and the shop space available.
Keep in mind that you can sometimes spend as much on a quality plane as you can on some power tools.For many of us finding the time to complete a woodworking and craft project can be a juggling act between work and home-life. Remember to enjoy this adventure.
Even the most complex woodworking and craft project doesn't have to be completed in 6 months or even it's a year or two to complete it's your free time so relax and enjoy it.Use your creative woodworking and craft project abilities and apply these to your new found hobby but don't rush yourself or get discouraged at the rate of gaining experience, remember to get the most out of your pastime.
Getting the most out of your woodworking and craft projects and free time can be a personal and creative experience. From the simplest nick-knack shelf to a kitchen remodel, work at your own pace and use your imagination.
Knowing Your material will help you to design and construct your woodworking and craft projects and what can or what can not be done.
It’s helpful if you have a basic understanding of the growth and structure of trees. Many woods used in woodworking and craft projects warp and twist too much and are not useful as practical building timber. There are others that lack grain or color quality for a woodworking and craft project or are too soft, but regardless of their inherent characteristics, they are subject to stresses, strains and twists within their structure.
Woods for woodworking and craft projects are divided into two categories, hardwoods and softwoods and this has no bearing on whether the wood is hard or soft as some softwoods are harder than hardwoods. Softwoods pertain to the coniferous trees that don't shed their leave during the fall. The hardwoods shed their leaves in the fall.
Take all the necessary precautions to make your woodworking and craft projects an enjoyable hobby but also a safe one. Make sure you keep your tools in good working condition, use safeguards and protective shields when supplied by the manufacture and consider this when purchasing new equipment.
Before operating any new tool purchased for woodworking and craft projects, read and understand its operating features.
If you purchase used equipment and don't have the manual, many manufactures supply downloadable material on-line through the Internet.
Many woodworking and craft projects tool reference books have been written for the woodworking industry and can be purchased in book outlets or on this page and many include additional jigs or fixtures to build, and enable you to utilize the tool more safely and efficiently.
We all need a complete break from time to time.I pack up my fishing gear and head off to the beach.If you are interested you are welcome to join me at http://afishingtacklebox.blogspot.com
Be happy
Thursday, July 23, 2009
A Woodworking and Craft project Stall
Picture the Scene –
There you are at a craft show - nice day, plenty of people about - all your woodworking and craft project things beautifully displayed - lots of people stop at your woodworking and craft project craft stall - they ask questions - you can tell they like your work - so how come you're not selling?
The problem is almost certainly the quality of your woodworking and craft projects It's not that there's anything wrong with your quality - quite the opposite - you're a highly skilled at your woodworking and craft projects and it shows.
You've made things with care - beautiful things. Of course they do cost a bit but they're well worth the money and everyone says so......but the truth is that the majority of people don't have a lot of money on them when they go to a woodworking, Diy and craft project craft show.
As many as 50% "just popped in". They love your woodworking and craft projects but they're not going to pay $30 or $40 - not today. That's why you need what we call a "Guilt Buy".
You see they really would like to buy something from your woodworking and craft workshop. If they've spoken to you they'll go away feeling slightly guilty that they didn't buy something - but nothing in the world is going to make them part with $30 today.
So if you're smart with your woodworking and craft projects you'll sell them something for $5 - or $6 - and it will have a label on the back so they can contact you later, or look at your website.
The good news is that a good Guilt Buy is really easy to make in your Woodworking and craft workshop. The examples here are a bookmark or a fridge magnet - just the sort of thing that people like to buy or to give as small gifts - and as a result you get an added bonus - your woodworking and craft project work is constantly in front of more potential customers!
To make your woodworking and craft project bookmarks all you need to do is cut out a selection of letter shapes and stick them to thin strips of wood. To make fridge magnets it's just the same but you need to find a supplier of magnets - any woodworking and craft shop should have them.
You can use a few different species of wood to add variety, paint or stain some, whatever you like. They'll appeal to lots of people simply because they'll be able to pick out their own initial - or friends.
Of course you don't have to stop there. You could get a bit more advanced with your woodworking and craft projects and put small segmentation pieces on a bookmark or fridge magnet - try to choose a popular subject like cats, dogs, pigs, owls, bears or elephants, something people collect, that way you won't have to make too many different sorts for your woodworking and craft projects.
You could design something from scratch or maybe use a simplified version of your woodworking and craft project plans you already have - the possibilities are endless.
Remember, the benefit isn't just in making the sale - it's in getting your your woodworking and craft project work in front of people once the show is over.
And again,
until next time.
Enjoy your woodworking and craft time.
There you are at a craft show - nice day, plenty of people about - all your woodworking and craft project things beautifully displayed - lots of people stop at your woodworking and craft project craft stall - they ask questions - you can tell they like your work - so how come you're not selling?
The problem is almost certainly the quality of your woodworking and craft projects It's not that there's anything wrong with your quality - quite the opposite - you're a highly skilled at your woodworking and craft projects and it shows.
You've made things with care - beautiful things. Of course they do cost a bit but they're well worth the money and everyone says so......but the truth is that the majority of people don't have a lot of money on them when they go to a woodworking, Diy and craft project craft show.
As many as 50% "just popped in". They love your woodworking and craft projects but they're not going to pay $30 or $40 - not today. That's why you need what we call a "Guilt Buy".
You see they really would like to buy something from your woodworking and craft workshop. If they've spoken to you they'll go away feeling slightly guilty that they didn't buy something - but nothing in the world is going to make them part with $30 today.
So if you're smart with your woodworking and craft projects you'll sell them something for $5 - or $6 - and it will have a label on the back so they can contact you later, or look at your website.
The good news is that a good Guilt Buy is really easy to make in your Woodworking and craft workshop. The examples here are a bookmark or a fridge magnet - just the sort of thing that people like to buy or to give as small gifts - and as a result you get an added bonus - your woodworking and craft project work is constantly in front of more potential customers!
To make your woodworking and craft project bookmarks all you need to do is cut out a selection of letter shapes and stick them to thin strips of wood. To make fridge magnets it's just the same but you need to find a supplier of magnets - any woodworking and craft shop should have them.
You can use a few different species of wood to add variety, paint or stain some, whatever you like. They'll appeal to lots of people simply because they'll be able to pick out their own initial - or friends.
Of course you don't have to stop there. You could get a bit more advanced with your woodworking and craft projects and put small segmentation pieces on a bookmark or fridge magnet - try to choose a popular subject like cats, dogs, pigs, owls, bears or elephants, something people collect, that way you won't have to make too many different sorts for your woodworking and craft projects.
You could design something from scratch or maybe use a simplified version of your woodworking and craft project plans you already have - the possibilities are endless.
Remember, the benefit isn't just in making the sale - it's in getting your your woodworking and craft project work in front of people once the show is over.
And again,
until next time.
Enjoy your woodworking and craft time.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Contact adhesives
Well, maybe I'm exaggerating just a little bit,
But without modern adhesives, Much of the woodworking D.i.y and craft projects we take for granted today would not stay together.
Special glues hold our woodworking and craft projects together, our cars, our counter tops, our furniture and our computers.
Adhesives allow thin woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects made of different materials to be bonded together in ways that are impossible with mechanical fasteners.
Thin materials used in woodworking and craft projects all demand creative fastening... and glues are often the best choice.
For woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects the words glue and "adhesive" are often used interchangeably. To set the technical record straight glue is defined as:
"... A hard, brittle gelatin made by boiling animal skins, bones, hoofs, etc. to a jelly: when heated in water, it forms a sticky viscous liquid used to stick things together"
Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary
On the other hand,when working at your woodworking and craft project "adhesive" is any product, including glue, that can be used to bond two separate objects together.
Unfortunately, no one adhesive works in all woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects though some may be used in all sorts of situations.
Fun, right? The woodworking, craft and D.i.y handyman carries a variety of different adhesives in his bag of tricks. .
Contact adhesive for your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects also fondly known as "contact cement"... is a special adhesive for a special purpose. When spread on a surface, it dries by the quick evaporation of a flammable solvent.
Like other adhesives used for your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects it sticks things together, but has a unique characteristic for your woodworking and craft projects that no other adhesive shares.
For a period of time after it appears to be completely dry and no longer tacky, it will still stick to itself with abandon! This makes it an excellent adhesive for woodworking and D.i.y craftsmen to glue things together where materials are nonporous.
For woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects, the most common use of contact adhesive are for plastic laminate counter tops in kitchens and in bathrooms.
Envision the perplexing problems woodworking, D.i.y and craft people have solved by using this product.
If you have two very wide pieces of material and both have limited porosity... particle board (the standard counter top substrate) and plastic laminate. Virtually every other adhesive used for woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects would fail because the glue would never dry... the moisture or solvent could not escape from between them.
Drying would take so long, that special clamps would be needed to keep your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects in contact for the lengthy drying period. Since the contact adhesive is already dry before assembly this problem for most woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects is... well... not a problem!
Once the contact adhesive is applied to both surfaces of your woodworking and craft project and allowed to dry, the actual assembly of the two parts takes but a few minutes, and the counter top is usable immediately!
Of course, there is no room for error when working on your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects when applying contact adhesive. Once it sticks, it is stuck for good!
Disassembling woodworking and craft projects glued with contact adhesive usually requires damaging one or both of them.
And does, it stick fast... momentary contact is all that is needed for adhesion, making positioning and planning for most all woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects vitally important for success!
Contact adhesive can be finicky when not used correctly.
Most problems woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects people have with contact adhesive is failure caused by:
1) Not allowing the adhesive to dry fully before assembly.
2) Waiting too long before assembly.
3) Applying too thick a coating of adhesive.
4) Not applying enough adhesive.
When used on a porous or semi porous woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects such as wood or plywood.
A first "priming" coat of contact adhesive may be needed to preseal the material.
Otherwise, some woodworking, D.i.y or craft project may absorb too much adhesive to form a strong bond.
This prime coat is followed by a second gluing coat.
Follow the label directions when working on your woodworking and craft projects concerning drying times, application thickness, and using the proper tools this will keep you on the right track when working on your woodworking,D.i.y and craft project.
Contact adhesive is available in the traditional solvent-based formula and a newer water-based formula.
Solvent-based contact adhesive used in woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects dries in less than 15 minutes but releases a highly flammable solvent into the air.
Precautions when working on your woodworking, D.i.y and craft workshop must be taken to assure adequate ventilation to prevent accidental ignition of the fumes.
Read the label for all precautions!
And again,
Until next, time, enjoy your woodworking and craft time.
But without modern adhesives, Much of the woodworking D.i.y and craft projects we take for granted today would not stay together.
Special glues hold our woodworking and craft projects together, our cars, our counter tops, our furniture and our computers.
Adhesives allow thin woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects made of different materials to be bonded together in ways that are impossible with mechanical fasteners.
Thin materials used in woodworking and craft projects all demand creative fastening... and glues are often the best choice.
For woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects the words glue and "adhesive" are often used interchangeably. To set the technical record straight glue is defined as:
"... A hard, brittle gelatin made by boiling animal skins, bones, hoofs, etc. to a jelly: when heated in water, it forms a sticky viscous liquid used to stick things together"
Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary
On the other hand,when working at your woodworking and craft project "adhesive" is any product, including glue, that can be used to bond two separate objects together.
Unfortunately, no one adhesive works in all woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects though some may be used in all sorts of situations.
Fun, right? The woodworking, craft and D.i.y handyman carries a variety of different adhesives in his bag of tricks. .
Contact adhesive for your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects also fondly known as "contact cement"... is a special adhesive for a special purpose. When spread on a surface, it dries by the quick evaporation of a flammable solvent.
Like other adhesives used for your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects it sticks things together, but has a unique characteristic for your woodworking and craft projects that no other adhesive shares.
For a period of time after it appears to be completely dry and no longer tacky, it will still stick to itself with abandon! This makes it an excellent adhesive for woodworking and D.i.y craftsmen to glue things together where materials are nonporous.
For woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects, the most common use of contact adhesive are for plastic laminate counter tops in kitchens and in bathrooms.
Envision the perplexing problems woodworking, D.i.y and craft people have solved by using this product.
If you have two very wide pieces of material and both have limited porosity... particle board (the standard counter top substrate) and plastic laminate. Virtually every other adhesive used for woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects would fail because the glue would never dry... the moisture or solvent could not escape from between them.
Drying would take so long, that special clamps would be needed to keep your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects in contact for the lengthy drying period. Since the contact adhesive is already dry before assembly this problem for most woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects is... well... not a problem!
Once the contact adhesive is applied to both surfaces of your woodworking and craft project and allowed to dry, the actual assembly of the two parts takes but a few minutes, and the counter top is usable immediately!
Of course, there is no room for error when working on your woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects when applying contact adhesive. Once it sticks, it is stuck for good!
Disassembling woodworking and craft projects glued with contact adhesive usually requires damaging one or both of them.
And does, it stick fast... momentary contact is all that is needed for adhesion, making positioning and planning for most all woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects vitally important for success!
Contact adhesive can be finicky when not used correctly.
Most problems woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects people have with contact adhesive is failure caused by:
1) Not allowing the adhesive to dry fully before assembly.
2) Waiting too long before assembly.
3) Applying too thick a coating of adhesive.
4) Not applying enough adhesive.
When used on a porous or semi porous woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects such as wood or plywood.
A first "priming" coat of contact adhesive may be needed to preseal the material.
Otherwise, some woodworking, D.i.y or craft project may absorb too much adhesive to form a strong bond.
This prime coat is followed by a second gluing coat.
Follow the label directions when working on your woodworking and craft projects concerning drying times, application thickness, and using the proper tools this will keep you on the right track when working on your woodworking,D.i.y and craft project.
Contact adhesive is available in the traditional solvent-based formula and a newer water-based formula.
Solvent-based contact adhesive used in woodworking, D.i.y and craft projects dries in less than 15 minutes but releases a highly flammable solvent into the air.
Precautions when working on your woodworking, D.i.y and craft workshop must be taken to assure adequate ventilation to prevent accidental ignition of the fumes.
Read the label for all precautions!
And again,
Until next, time, enjoy your woodworking and craft time.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
A Woodworking and craft Workshop. (Choosing your timber)
The timber used for your woodworking or craft project will many times be exposed to all types of weather conditions and must be able to withstand them.
If you live in a termite-prone area Many of your woodworking and craft projects must also resist attack from termites.
If you use unseasoned timber it will inevitably shrink, warp or bow. Most hardwood used in your woodworking and craft projects
is only semi-seasoned when purchased, as fully seasoned hardwood is very difficult to work? Most treated timber used in your woodworking and craft projects however, is
seasoned.
When buying timber for your woodcraft projects watch for faults such as bowing or twisting.
Lightly bowed or twisted timber used in your woodworking may be flattened or pulled straight while it is fixed in position, but badly effective timber may be unusable.
Hardwoods used in your woodworking and craft projects generally have a high durability and can be used in and out of the ground. However, it is recommended that any timber in direct contact with the ground be treated with a suitable preservative.
Any timber used in the ground will require a higher level of protection than that being used above the ground.
Durability is rated as class 1, 2, 3 or 4 with class 1 having the highest durability and resistance to attack. Any timber used in your woodworking and craft projects and placed in the ground must have a durability class 1. Class 4 timber should not be used for weather-exposed structural members such as posts, bearers joists or decking unless it has been pressure treated.
The most commonly timber used in your woodworking and craft projects are pressure treated softwoods.Preservative-treated softwoods are readily available from most timber merchants and are treated with one of three preservatives:
CCA, copper chromium arsenic.
ACQ: alkaline copper quart,
and LOSP: light organic solvent preservative.
Treated softwoods for your woodworking and craft projects are available in a range of hazard or’H’ levels
from H 1 through to H 6 ,with H 6 having the highest level of treatment.Some treated timber used in woodworking and craft projects may be water repellent, but it will still weather, turning silvery grey over time.
Always take precautions when using treated timber:
Wear gloves when handling treated timber.
Use a dust mask and goggles when machining, sawing or sanding.
Ensure there is good ventilation in your woodworking and craft work area.
Wash your hands and face before drinking or eating. Wash work clothes separately.
Never use treated timber for heating or cooking, especially on barbecues.
Any woodworking and craft project is only as good as its fasteners, so make sure you always use good quality fittings and fasteners that will stand the test of time without corroding.
Most fasteners and fittings used in your woodworking and craft projects are made from mild steel with a protective coating and, in most situations, hot dipped galvanizing is the preferred coating.
Stainless steel fasteners may be used if your your woodworking and craft projects are in highly corrosive condition such as decks built around salt water pools or those built in areas subject to sea spray.
Other metals such brass and copper may be appropriate in some conditions.
Check with your hardware supplier.
That’s it for now, however I thought I would share an article with you that I enjoyed reading.
“One of the ideals of perfection in mankind is that of perfect balance.
A man whose brain is many-sided and can grasp the details and see the inner laws of arts and sciences, and yet have creative faculties as well as analytic;
whose body is healthy and beautiful and vigorous, a worthy temple for that brain;
whose personality is pleasant and kind, and whose whole being is animated by a spirit of lofty enterprise;
such a man has the gifts of life in just balance, he approaches completeness.
Such a man was Leonardo DA Vinci,
the greatest light of the Italian Renaissance, whose many-sided genius is unique in the history of the world.”
And again, Until next, time, enjoy your woodworking and craft time.
If you live in a termite-prone area Many of your woodworking and craft projects must also resist attack from termites.
If you use unseasoned timber it will inevitably shrink, warp or bow. Most hardwood used in your woodworking and craft projects
is only semi-seasoned when purchased, as fully seasoned hardwood is very difficult to work? Most treated timber used in your woodworking and craft projects however, is
seasoned.
When buying timber for your woodcraft projects watch for faults such as bowing or twisting.
Lightly bowed or twisted timber used in your woodworking may be flattened or pulled straight while it is fixed in position, but badly effective timber may be unusable.
Hardwoods used in your woodworking and craft projects generally have a high durability and can be used in and out of the ground. However, it is recommended that any timber in direct contact with the ground be treated with a suitable preservative.
Any timber used in the ground will require a higher level of protection than that being used above the ground.
Durability is rated as class 1, 2, 3 or 4 with class 1 having the highest durability and resistance to attack. Any timber used in your woodworking and craft projects and placed in the ground must have a durability class 1. Class 4 timber should not be used for weather-exposed structural members such as posts, bearers joists or decking unless it has been pressure treated.
The most commonly timber used in your woodworking and craft projects are pressure treated softwoods.Preservative-treated softwoods are readily available from most timber merchants and are treated with one of three preservatives:
CCA, copper chromium arsenic.
ACQ: alkaline copper quart,
and LOSP: light organic solvent preservative.
Treated softwoods for your woodworking and craft projects are available in a range of hazard or’H’ levels
from H 1 through to H 6 ,with H 6 having the highest level of treatment.Some treated timber used in woodworking and craft projects may be water repellent, but it will still weather, turning silvery grey over time.
Always take precautions when using treated timber:
Wear gloves when handling treated timber.
Use a dust mask and goggles when machining, sawing or sanding.
Ensure there is good ventilation in your woodworking and craft work area.
Wash your hands and face before drinking or eating. Wash work clothes separately.
Never use treated timber for heating or cooking, especially on barbecues.
Any woodworking and craft project is only as good as its fasteners, so make sure you always use good quality fittings and fasteners that will stand the test of time without corroding.
Most fasteners and fittings used in your woodworking and craft projects are made from mild steel with a protective coating and, in most situations, hot dipped galvanizing is the preferred coating.
Stainless steel fasteners may be used if your your woodworking and craft projects are in highly corrosive condition such as decks built around salt water pools or those built in areas subject to sea spray.
Other metals such brass and copper may be appropriate in some conditions.
Check with your hardware supplier.
That’s it for now, however I thought I would share an article with you that I enjoyed reading.
“One of the ideals of perfection in mankind is that of perfect balance.
A man whose brain is many-sided and can grasp the details and see the inner laws of arts and sciences, and yet have creative faculties as well as analytic;
whose body is healthy and beautiful and vigorous, a worthy temple for that brain;
whose personality is pleasant and kind, and whose whole being is animated by a spirit of lofty enterprise;
such a man has the gifts of life in just balance, he approaches completeness.
Such a man was Leonardo DA Vinci,
the greatest light of the Italian Renaissance, whose many-sided genius is unique in the history of the world.”
And again, Until next, time, enjoy your woodworking and craft time.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Alexander Grahm Bell
Alexander Graham Bell.
There is a monument to Alexander Graham Bell on almost every office desk—the telephone, which he invented.
It was fitting that this expert on speech should discover the principle of telephony and make the instrument by which”nation may speak to nation.”
The revolution which the telephone has made in the life of the whole civilized world is the measure of the gratitude we owe to Bell.
By this one great achievement he stamped his name on the history of progress and crowned a life of patient work and painstaking invention.
And so, we move on to the art of woodworking and crafts.
Colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects.
Colors are more than a combination of red and blue or yellow and black.
They are non-verbal communication.
Colors have symbolism and color meanings that go beyond ink.
As you design your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects, it is helpful to keep in mind how the eye and the mind perceive certain colors and the color meanings we associate with each color.
Harmonizing colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects often work well together but if too close in value they can appear washed out or not have enough contrast.
Understanding color theory will help you to understand how color works for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects. And one of the first places to start learning color theory is with the color wheel.
Sir Isaac Newton first put together a circular diagram of colors in 1666. This color wheel allows you to see groupings of colors that are harmonious together and other colors that might clash.
Primary Colors
The primary colors for your Woodworking and crafts and Diy projects are RED, YELLOW, and BLUE. These colors, in traditional color theory, cannot be formed by mixing any other color. All other colors are derived by combinations of these colors.
Secondary colors.
The secondary colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects
are ORANGE, GREEN, and PURPLE. These colors are the combination of red and yellow (orange), yellow and blue (green), and blue and red (purple).
Tertiary colors.
Tertiary colors for your Woodworking and crafts and Diy projects are YELLOW-ORANGE, RED-ORANGE, RED-PURPLE, BLUE-PURPLE, BLUE-GREEN, and YELLOW-GREEN. These are the combinations of the secondary colors
Once you understand the basics of color theory, you can start learning how to combine those colors into a harmonious whole.
There are certain colors for your Woodworking and crafts and Diy projects that look good together, while other colors don’t.
And while you might recognize these combinations when you see them, there is at theory based on the color wheel as to which colors will look nicest together.
Analogous Colors
These are the colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects that sit next to each other on the color wheel. For example: green, yellow-green, and yellow; or red, red-orange, and orange. Play with the hues and saturation of analogous colors to create a harmonious color scheme.
Complementary Colors
Complementary colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects
are those colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel. By using colors that are opposite one another, you create color schemes that have high contrast and so are brighter and more vivid. Some contrasting colors are: red and green or blue and orange.
Color Triads.
By placing an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, you can create color schemes for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects that have a lot of life to them.
The most basic color triad is the three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. But others are: green, purple and orange, or yellow-orange, blue-green, and red-purple.
Still Having Trouble?
When looking for color schemes for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects
the first place to start is nature.
The color schemes found in nature are typically harmonious to our eyes.
This can be the case even if the colors don't "go together" according to color theory.
for more ideas and interesting products for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects visit us at the next Woodworking and crafts Workshop
Until next time then, work safely.
There is a monument to Alexander Graham Bell on almost every office desk—the telephone, which he invented.
It was fitting that this expert on speech should discover the principle of telephony and make the instrument by which”nation may speak to nation.”
The revolution which the telephone has made in the life of the whole civilized world is the measure of the gratitude we owe to Bell.
By this one great achievement he stamped his name on the history of progress and crowned a life of patient work and painstaking invention.
And so, we move on to the art of woodworking and crafts.
Colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects.
Colors are more than a combination of red and blue or yellow and black.
They are non-verbal communication.
Colors have symbolism and color meanings that go beyond ink.
As you design your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects, it is helpful to keep in mind how the eye and the mind perceive certain colors and the color meanings we associate with each color.
Harmonizing colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects often work well together but if too close in value they can appear washed out or not have enough contrast.
Understanding color theory will help you to understand how color works for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects. And one of the first places to start learning color theory is with the color wheel.
Sir Isaac Newton first put together a circular diagram of colors in 1666. This color wheel allows you to see groupings of colors that are harmonious together and other colors that might clash.
Primary Colors
The primary colors for your Woodworking and crafts and Diy projects are RED, YELLOW, and BLUE. These colors, in traditional color theory, cannot be formed by mixing any other color. All other colors are derived by combinations of these colors.
Secondary colors.
The secondary colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects
are ORANGE, GREEN, and PURPLE. These colors are the combination of red and yellow (orange), yellow and blue (green), and blue and red (purple).
Tertiary colors.
Tertiary colors for your Woodworking and crafts and Diy projects are YELLOW-ORANGE, RED-ORANGE, RED-PURPLE, BLUE-PURPLE, BLUE-GREEN, and YELLOW-GREEN. These are the combinations of the secondary colors
Once you understand the basics of color theory, you can start learning how to combine those colors into a harmonious whole.
There are certain colors for your Woodworking and crafts and Diy projects that look good together, while other colors don’t.
And while you might recognize these combinations when you see them, there is at theory based on the color wheel as to which colors will look nicest together.
Analogous Colors
These are the colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects that sit next to each other on the color wheel. For example: green, yellow-green, and yellow; or red, red-orange, and orange. Play with the hues and saturation of analogous colors to create a harmonious color scheme.
Complementary Colors
Complementary colors for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects
are those colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel. By using colors that are opposite one another, you create color schemes that have high contrast and so are brighter and more vivid. Some contrasting colors are: red and green or blue and orange.
Color Triads.
By placing an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, you can create color schemes for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects that have a lot of life to them.
The most basic color triad is the three primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. But others are: green, purple and orange, or yellow-orange, blue-green, and red-purple.
Still Having Trouble?
When looking for color schemes for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects
the first place to start is nature.
The color schemes found in nature are typically harmonious to our eyes.
This can be the case even if the colors don't "go together" according to color theory.
for more ideas and interesting products for your woodworking and crafts and Diy projects visit us at the next Woodworking and crafts Workshop
Until next time then, work safely.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Welcome to a woodworking and crafts Workshop
Hi again and
Welcome to the World of Woodworking and Crafts.
Wood can be purchased in two basic forms:
As sections of natural timber (lumber) sawn and/or planed to shape, or as manufactured boards made from thin vaneers, wood particles or blocks.
All have their specific uses, and it is important to choose the right type for your woodworking and craft projects.
Despite the introduction of power tools in resent years, few jobs can be done without using woodworking and craft hand tools at some stage of the process, and every do- it – yourself entrepreneur will gradually collect more of them as the need arises.
There are a wide variety of tools to choose from, as brousing any catalogue will reveal.
The tools featured here will alow you to tackle a variety of do- it – yourself and woodworking and craft jobs where wood is involved.
If your budget is tight, buy several hand tools, rather than one power tool to get the job done.
A measuring tape is needed to ensure accurate measurments for your woodworking and crafts ventures.
A spirit (carpenter’s) level is essential for finding a true horizontal or vertical line.
A flat rule is needed for marking out.You can choose from wood, steel or plastic.When measuring curves,however,a flexible steel rule or a retractable steel tape will provide greater accuracy.
A T-square is useful for marking out large sheets of board but it must be used on a straight edge to give a 90-degree line across the sheet.
Use a mortise guage to scribe two parallel lines on wood. Its steel pins are adjustable, while the sliding stock runs against the face of the work.Some have a single fixed pin on the opposite side for guaging thickness.
A craft knife for your woodworking and craft and diy projects, that stores extra blades in the handle, is ideal for many tasks.
The most common saw for home use is the cross-cut hand saw, which is used for large sections of wood.A tenon saw is used for smaller work and a mitre box will allow you to make 45-degree cuts.
For drilling holes, a cordless drill will be the most convenient for all your woodworking and crafts endeavours.
For smoothing and trimming wood, you will need a plane, the best choice being a small jack, or smoothing.plane.
A small selection of chisels will cover most needs, for your woodworking and crafts and those with bevelled edges are the most versatile. Keep them sharp and guarded when not use.
Only drive them with a wooden mallet, and keep your hands behind the cutting edge at all times.
For your woodworking and crafts, you will require a few screwdrivers of different sizes, with blades for slotted, Phillips and Pozidrive skrews. Always use the correct size for the screw, or you may damage the head.
The most essential hammer for the do-it-yourself handyman and woodworking and craftsman is the claw hammer, with a weight of about 365-450g (13-16oz).
This will be heavy enough to drive quite large nails. For lighter nails, choose a cross-pein hammer, using its flat head to start small fixings between your fingers. For small panel pins (brads), a pin hammer will be very useful.
Various forms of clamps are available for holding sections of your woodworking and craft projects together while a permanent fixing is made.
The G-clamp is a general- purpose tool: invest in a few different sizes.
Sanding techniques and shaping are important for your woodworking and craft projects, and they are much easier with a power sander.
For general use, an orbital sander is by far the most versatile power tool to buy.
For personal safety, aviod wearing loose clothing and jewellery, when working in your woodworking and crafts workshop.Especially with machinery and power tools.
Stout boots should be worn, a sheet of plywood will be painful if it slips and lands on your toe.
You can prevent splinters by wearing leather gloves when handling wood.
Always inspect wood for splinters and protruding nails before picking it up and
always have a,
first aid kit in your woodworking and crafts workshop for minor injuries.
When you work on large machines don’t work alone, if possible, in case of injury
A quick tip.
If you want to fit a shelf accurately to an uneven wall,hold a piece of cardboard on top of the support battens and run apencil and block of wood along the wall to transfer the shape to the card.
Then cut the card to shape and use it as a template for the shelf
Again be safe, happy and successful with all your woodingworking and crafts projects
and until the next woodworking and craft workshop
work safetly
Welcome to the World of Woodworking and Crafts.
Wood can be purchased in two basic forms:
As sections of natural timber (lumber) sawn and/or planed to shape, or as manufactured boards made from thin vaneers, wood particles or blocks.
All have their specific uses, and it is important to choose the right type for your woodworking and craft projects.
Despite the introduction of power tools in resent years, few jobs can be done without using woodworking and craft hand tools at some stage of the process, and every do- it – yourself entrepreneur will gradually collect more of them as the need arises.
There are a wide variety of tools to choose from, as brousing any catalogue will reveal.
The tools featured here will alow you to tackle a variety of do- it – yourself and woodworking and craft jobs where wood is involved.
If your budget is tight, buy several hand tools, rather than one power tool to get the job done.
A measuring tape is needed to ensure accurate measurments for your woodworking and crafts ventures.
A spirit (carpenter’s) level is essential for finding a true horizontal or vertical line.
A flat rule is needed for marking out.You can choose from wood, steel or plastic.When measuring curves,however,a flexible steel rule or a retractable steel tape will provide greater accuracy.
A T-square is useful for marking out large sheets of board but it must be used on a straight edge to give a 90-degree line across the sheet.
Use a mortise guage to scribe two parallel lines on wood. Its steel pins are adjustable, while the sliding stock runs against the face of the work.Some have a single fixed pin on the opposite side for guaging thickness.
A craft knife for your woodworking and craft and diy projects, that stores extra blades in the handle, is ideal for many tasks.
The most common saw for home use is the cross-cut hand saw, which is used for large sections of wood.A tenon saw is used for smaller work and a mitre box will allow you to make 45-degree cuts.
For drilling holes, a cordless drill will be the most convenient for all your woodworking and crafts endeavours.
For smoothing and trimming wood, you will need a plane, the best choice being a small jack, or smoothing.plane.
A small selection of chisels will cover most needs, for your woodworking and crafts and those with bevelled edges are the most versatile. Keep them sharp and guarded when not use.
Only drive them with a wooden mallet, and keep your hands behind the cutting edge at all times.
For your woodworking and crafts, you will require a few screwdrivers of different sizes, with blades for slotted, Phillips and Pozidrive skrews. Always use the correct size for the screw, or you may damage the head.
The most essential hammer for the do-it-yourself handyman and woodworking and craftsman is the claw hammer, with a weight of about 365-450g (13-16oz).
This will be heavy enough to drive quite large nails. For lighter nails, choose a cross-pein hammer, using its flat head to start small fixings between your fingers. For small panel pins (brads), a pin hammer will be very useful.
Various forms of clamps are available for holding sections of your woodworking and craft projects together while a permanent fixing is made.
The G-clamp is a general- purpose tool: invest in a few different sizes.
Sanding techniques and shaping are important for your woodworking and craft projects, and they are much easier with a power sander.
For general use, an orbital sander is by far the most versatile power tool to buy.
For personal safety, aviod wearing loose clothing and jewellery, when working in your woodworking and crafts workshop.Especially with machinery and power tools.
Stout boots should be worn, a sheet of plywood will be painful if it slips and lands on your toe.
You can prevent splinters by wearing leather gloves when handling wood.
Always inspect wood for splinters and protruding nails before picking it up and
always have a,
first aid kit in your woodworking and crafts workshop for minor injuries.
When you work on large machines don’t work alone, if possible, in case of injury
A quick tip.
If you want to fit a shelf accurately to an uneven wall,hold a piece of cardboard on top of the support battens and run apencil and block of wood along the wall to transfer the shape to the card.
Then cut the card to shape and use it as a template for the shelf
Again be safe, happy and successful with all your woodingworking and crafts projects
and until the next woodworking and craft workshop
work safetly
Friday, July 17, 2009
Another Woodworking and crafts Workshop
There are times when a book is written so well that I have to tell do-it-yourselfers, woodworking and craft enthusiasts everywhere about it.
If you want to learn how to fix most all woodworking and craft problems in the home, "Do-It-Yourself Handyman" is hands-down the most superior guide on the handyman market today.
"Do-It-Yourself Handyman" is filled with page after page of information, resources, tips, tricks, secrets, and more to help you make every one of your home repair and remodel projects successful.
With every aspect of home repair covered,
you won't have to worry about making any of the mistakes that so often plague first-time do-it-yourselfers and woodworking and craft enthusiasts.
You can spend more time enjoying your finished products, rather than trying to make up for the mistakes you've made by not being prepared, you'll have an even more satisfying do-it-yourself experience. Highly readable,easy to digest, "Do-It-Yourself Handyman" is a great place to start and finish your search for the definitive guide to home repairs ,woodworking and craft projects and remodels
Woodwork and woodworking and crafts and things, is all about getting involved in all sorts of jobs around the home, such as putting up shelves,fitting architraves(trims), replacing doors and drawers and fitting locks
As a constructional material wood is invaluable.
It is very strong for its weight, and can be used to create quite complex structures at relatively low cost.
Properly looked after wood, and your woodworking and craft projects,
will last for years, as an examination of your surrounds will confirm.
All homes no matter how they have been built will contian large ammount of wood. Great for the woodworking and craft enthuast!
The basic framework of the house may be made of wood, as well as at least some of internal walls and the structure supporting the roof. Floors often have wooden surfaces-the material is warmer underfoot than concrete and stone.
Walls will be trimmed at floor level and around door openings with wooden mouldings, while the doors themselves will most certainly be wood. Window frames too, are commonly of wooden construction.then there is the furniture – shelves,, cabinets, chairs and tables and so on.
So sooner ar later,
the woodworking and crafts do-it-yourselfer will be faced with tackling some form of woodworking task
Fortunately wood is an easy and forgiving material to work with.
Requiring few specialized tools unless undertaking cabinet-making or similar complex jobs.
Taking the time to develop a few basic, practical woodworking, diy and craft skills will allow you to tackle a wide variery of of do-it-yourself tasks – from simply giving a wooden surface(such as a floor )a new finish, to putting up the simplist of fixtures,and carrying out all manner of repairs around the home.
By using “my Recommended list"
You will gain the confidence you might need to complete many woodworking and crafts projects and many diy and just fun tasks. Just remember that,as with so many things, care and pateince are the most important keys to success.
Quick kitchen fixes?
A kitchen is one of the most costly rooms to renovate.
Luckily, with your woodworking and crafts knowledege there is a wide range of products available to help you do just that. Dowdy tiles can make a kitchen gloomy, so why not invest in a few packs of “tile transfers” Simply soak in water and then slide the transfer on to a dampened wall for a fantastic effect.
You can also buy paint that is applied directly onto the wall tiles.
No need for a separate primer. To achieve a successful look with tile paint, it is important to apply it with a mini sponge roller – and remember to regrout between the tiles with fresh white grouting.
Meanwhile,
Enjoy your woodworking and crafts time.
If you want to learn how to fix most all woodworking and craft problems in the home, "Do-It-Yourself Handyman" is hands-down the most superior guide on the handyman market today.
"Do-It-Yourself Handyman" is filled with page after page of information, resources, tips, tricks, secrets, and more to help you make every one of your home repair and remodel projects successful.
With every aspect of home repair covered,
you won't have to worry about making any of the mistakes that so often plague first-time do-it-yourselfers and woodworking and craft enthusiasts.
You can spend more time enjoying your finished products, rather than trying to make up for the mistakes you've made by not being prepared, you'll have an even more satisfying do-it-yourself experience. Highly readable,easy to digest, "Do-It-Yourself Handyman" is a great place to start and finish your search for the definitive guide to home repairs ,woodworking and craft projects and remodels
Woodwork and woodworking and crafts and things, is all about getting involved in all sorts of jobs around the home, such as putting up shelves,fitting architraves(trims), replacing doors and drawers and fitting locks
As a constructional material wood is invaluable.
It is very strong for its weight, and can be used to create quite complex structures at relatively low cost.
Properly looked after wood, and your woodworking and craft projects,
will last for years, as an examination of your surrounds will confirm.
All homes no matter how they have been built will contian large ammount of wood. Great for the woodworking and craft enthuast!
The basic framework of the house may be made of wood, as well as at least some of internal walls and the structure supporting the roof. Floors often have wooden surfaces-the material is warmer underfoot than concrete and stone.
Walls will be trimmed at floor level and around door openings with wooden mouldings, while the doors themselves will most certainly be wood. Window frames too, are commonly of wooden construction.then there is the furniture – shelves,, cabinets, chairs and tables and so on.
So sooner ar later,
the woodworking and crafts do-it-yourselfer will be faced with tackling some form of woodworking task
Fortunately wood is an easy and forgiving material to work with.
Requiring few specialized tools unless undertaking cabinet-making or similar complex jobs.
Taking the time to develop a few basic, practical woodworking, diy and craft skills will allow you to tackle a wide variery of of do-it-yourself tasks – from simply giving a wooden surface(such as a floor )a new finish, to putting up the simplist of fixtures,and carrying out all manner of repairs around the home.
By using “my Recommended list"
You will gain the confidence you might need to complete many woodworking and crafts projects and many diy and just fun tasks. Just remember that,as with so many things, care and pateince are the most important keys to success.
Quick kitchen fixes?
A kitchen is one of the most costly rooms to renovate.
Luckily, with your woodworking and crafts knowledege there is a wide range of products available to help you do just that. Dowdy tiles can make a kitchen gloomy, so why not invest in a few packs of “tile transfers” Simply soak in water and then slide the transfer on to a dampened wall for a fantastic effect.
You can also buy paint that is applied directly onto the wall tiles.
No need for a separate primer. To achieve a successful look with tile paint, it is important to apply it with a mini sponge roller – and remember to regrout between the tiles with fresh white grouting.
Meanwhile,
Enjoy your woodworking and crafts time.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
What kind of furniture needs a “Facelift”?
Well, really anything that you have become fed up with or that is in need of some TLC, or any likely woodworking and crafts item you have spotted at a flea market or garage sale.
These days, it’still too easy just to throw something away because you fancy a change. Look again-you may be about to lose that Moroccan-style dining table you have always fancied or a covetous set of dining chairs!
Take a while to reconsider your woodworking and crafts skills and browse around. You will be thrilled if you can pull off a successful’ facelift’!
Don’t think you can’t do it.
There is nothing simpler than painting a set of old chairs in candy pastels, and even creating a super-stylish mirror-topped dressing table is a breeze
All woodworking and crafts projects are skill rated:
'Experienced’ describes makeovers that are fairly tricky and best attempted after completing a few easier projects,’Confident’covers those that are not too difficult and just require you go for it,and’Easy’ means just that.
You should provide an estimated time, each woodworking and crafts project will take, to help you plan your work.
So what do you do, if you don’t have a house full of tired old chairs or redundant tea trolleys?
Hunting out other people’s junk to make over is all part of the fun, and gives you an excellent excise to spend many happy hours browsing at flea markets and antique fairs. Small ads in the local papers can also be a great source of material, as can the Internet.
Don’t go hunting with a specific item in mind.
As you will probably end up very frustrated. Perhaps make a short list of projects you may like to do for your next woodworking and crafts project such as a chair,table or bookcase a puppet a wooden bowl a woodcraft toy or an elephant
Take with you:-
Your notes on areas of your home, you would like to improve – living room, storage, woodworking and crafts workshop or bedroom lighting for instance.
This way, you may see a piece that you love.
And be able to rethink its purpose: a sewing box to be transformed into a bathroom stool perhaps, or a wardrobe into an armoire?
A little bit of planning should prevent you coming home with 25 armchairs and a copper kettle (but I can’t promise it)!
New furniture can also be transformed very successfully in your woodworking and crafts workshop.
Simple wooden cupboards, glass-topped dining tables and everyday utility furniture are just a few of the items you can make your own. It certainly doesn’t all have to be junk, and sometimes a new item has a better shape and feel.
Preparation time is usually shorter, too, although flat pack assembly may be the exception that proves the rule!
A quick tip.
Your remodeled chairs will look fantastic in the kitchen teamed with a plain wooden table.
Don’t be tempted into painting a table in the same way as you do the chairs: you should not paint any surface where food preparation may take place, as the finish, would not be hard wearing enough to withstand use of knives or other utensils.
If you would like to add, or comment, on these articles please feel free to do so.
Be happy
and enjoy your woodworking and crafts
Well, really anything that you have become fed up with or that is in need of some TLC, or any likely woodworking and crafts item you have spotted at a flea market or garage sale.
These days, it’still too easy just to throw something away because you fancy a change. Look again-you may be about to lose that Moroccan-style dining table you have always fancied or a covetous set of dining chairs!
Take a while to reconsider your woodworking and crafts skills and browse around. You will be thrilled if you can pull off a successful’ facelift’!
Don’t think you can’t do it.
There is nothing simpler than painting a set of old chairs in candy pastels, and even creating a super-stylish mirror-topped dressing table is a breeze
All woodworking and crafts projects are skill rated:
'Experienced’ describes makeovers that are fairly tricky and best attempted after completing a few easier projects,’Confident’covers those that are not too difficult and just require you go for it,and’Easy’ means just that.
You should provide an estimated time, each woodworking and crafts project will take, to help you plan your work.
So what do you do, if you don’t have a house full of tired old chairs or redundant tea trolleys?
Hunting out other people’s junk to make over is all part of the fun, and gives you an excellent excise to spend many happy hours browsing at flea markets and antique fairs. Small ads in the local papers can also be a great source of material, as can the Internet.
Don’t go hunting with a specific item in mind.
As you will probably end up very frustrated. Perhaps make a short list of projects you may like to do for your next woodworking and crafts project such as a chair,table or bookcase a puppet a wooden bowl a woodcraft toy or an elephant
Take with you:-
Your notes on areas of your home, you would like to improve – living room, storage, woodworking and crafts workshop or bedroom lighting for instance.
This way, you may see a piece that you love.
And be able to rethink its purpose: a sewing box to be transformed into a bathroom stool perhaps, or a wardrobe into an armoire?
A little bit of planning should prevent you coming home with 25 armchairs and a copper kettle (but I can’t promise it)!
New furniture can also be transformed very successfully in your woodworking and crafts workshop.
Simple wooden cupboards, glass-topped dining tables and everyday utility furniture are just a few of the items you can make your own. It certainly doesn’t all have to be junk, and sometimes a new item has a better shape and feel.
Preparation time is usually shorter, too, although flat pack assembly may be the exception that proves the rule!
A quick tip.
Your remodeled chairs will look fantastic in the kitchen teamed with a plain wooden table.
Don’t be tempted into painting a table in the same way as you do the chairs: you should not paint any surface where food preparation may take place, as the finish, would not be hard wearing enough to withstand use of knives or other utensils.
If you would like to add, or comment, on these articles please feel free to do so.
Be happy
and enjoy your woodworking and crafts
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
A neat and organized Woodworking and Crafts Workshop
You’ll spend a lot of to time in your workshop, so make an effort now to ensure that you’ll be comfortable and safe.
A functional woodworking and craft workshop is one with sufficient work space, storage, power, light and ventilation.
The-setup of your workshop will depend on its intended uses. Some will require a general area for basic repairs around the home and garden, while others might want a special-purpose layout to cater for their woodworking and craft hobbies.
The space you have available will dictate the layout, so careful planning is necessary to make it as efficient as possable.
If you are a woodworking and crafts hobbyist, you might require at least a one–car garage, but if you make delicate wooden minatures, between four and six square meters in the corner of a spare room may suite you well enough.
It is important that your woodworking and craft workshop is well organised, well lit, well ventilated, safe and easy to clean.
The work area should be well lit as poor lighting can lead to poor work.
For those times when artificial lighting is needed, 150-watt halogen floodlights are preferable: fluorescent lighting, while popular, is not a good workshop lighting system.
It distorts colours and gives rise to a phenomenon called the stroboscopic effect, when a rotating part spinning very fast appears to be stationary.This is a serious safety hazard when you are using variable speed machines, such as routers, drills and lathes.
Place lights so that they are either directly over the workbench or to one side, as you don’t want shadows on your woodworking and craft projects.
Cross ventilation is the ideal option, but not always possible, so consider fan-assisted ventilation.
If you are in a cold climate and the room is often heated, ensure that the air moves around your woodworking and crafts workshop continously. Adhesives and paints give off fumes and a fan helps to disperse them.It also helps to set adhesives and paints.
When working with timber, the air should be dry to prevent the timber warping or swelling.
Primarily you will require a sturdy, flat worksurface, such as a wooden bench or table and sufficient space to assemble and manoeuvre your woodworking and crafts projects.
Have your tools within easy reach, each with its own place to ensure that you can always find the equipment you need.
The worst place to store tools is on the”big shelf”-that is the floor.Most hand tools, for your woodworking and crafts lend themselves to being stored on a shadow board under the workbench or nearby.
The upper limits of the tool storage area must be no higher than you can comfortably reach, and freqently used tools should be stored at bench height or above to eliminate unecessary bending.
Have your electrician provide sufficient circuit capacity.
Additional outlets may become necessaty later, so ask about special-purpose outlets that may be required, if you intend to use large machinery or welding equipment.
Ensure you have enough power outlets,and that they are conveniently placed around the area and are fitted with an earth leakage cut-off device for safery.
Keep your woodworking and crafts work area neat and tidy.
Not only will be it be a pleasant place to work, but for health and safety reasons. Always observe good working practices, such as wearing the correct safety gear and using tools for the reason for which they were designed.
Be alert and protect yourself, your family, friends, and anyone else who may have reason to enter your woodworking and crafts workshop.
Eye protection must be worn whenever the job requires, such as when using a router, grinder, power saw, lathe or any high speed tool.
Good ear muffs are essential when you are using noisy equipment: hearing damage often does not become apparent for some years after the damage is done.
Disposable face masks provide sufficient protection from ordinary dust, although cartridge-type dust masks should be worn if you are working with toxic fumes or extremly fine dust.
Safe comfortable footware is a must,and protective clothing such a pair of overalls is vital.
Keep a fire extinguisher and first- aid kit on hand for emergencies
Enjoy your woodworking and crafts
And rember 40 isn't old if you are a tree.
A functional woodworking and craft workshop is one with sufficient work space, storage, power, light and ventilation.
The-setup of your workshop will depend on its intended uses. Some will require a general area for basic repairs around the home and garden, while others might want a special-purpose layout to cater for their woodworking and craft hobbies.
The space you have available will dictate the layout, so careful planning is necessary to make it as efficient as possable.
If you are a woodworking and crafts hobbyist, you might require at least a one–car garage, but if you make delicate wooden minatures, between four and six square meters in the corner of a spare room may suite you well enough.
It is important that your woodworking and craft workshop is well organised, well lit, well ventilated, safe and easy to clean.
The work area should be well lit as poor lighting can lead to poor work.
For those times when artificial lighting is needed, 150-watt halogen floodlights are preferable: fluorescent lighting, while popular, is not a good workshop lighting system.
It distorts colours and gives rise to a phenomenon called the stroboscopic effect, when a rotating part spinning very fast appears to be stationary.This is a serious safety hazard when you are using variable speed machines, such as routers, drills and lathes.
Place lights so that they are either directly over the workbench or to one side, as you don’t want shadows on your woodworking and craft projects.
Cross ventilation is the ideal option, but not always possible, so consider fan-assisted ventilation.
If you are in a cold climate and the room is often heated, ensure that the air moves around your woodworking and crafts workshop continously. Adhesives and paints give off fumes and a fan helps to disperse them.It also helps to set adhesives and paints.
When working with timber, the air should be dry to prevent the timber warping or swelling.
Primarily you will require a sturdy, flat worksurface, such as a wooden bench or table and sufficient space to assemble and manoeuvre your woodworking and crafts projects.
Have your tools within easy reach, each with its own place to ensure that you can always find the equipment you need.
The worst place to store tools is on the”big shelf”-that is the floor.Most hand tools, for your woodworking and crafts lend themselves to being stored on a shadow board under the workbench or nearby.
The upper limits of the tool storage area must be no higher than you can comfortably reach, and freqently used tools should be stored at bench height or above to eliminate unecessary bending.
Have your electrician provide sufficient circuit capacity.
Additional outlets may become necessaty later, so ask about special-purpose outlets that may be required, if you intend to use large machinery or welding equipment.
Ensure you have enough power outlets,and that they are conveniently placed around the area and are fitted with an earth leakage cut-off device for safery.
Keep your woodworking and crafts work area neat and tidy.
Not only will be it be a pleasant place to work, but for health and safety reasons. Always observe good working practices, such as wearing the correct safety gear and using tools for the reason for which they were designed.
Be alert and protect yourself, your family, friends, and anyone else who may have reason to enter your woodworking and crafts workshop.
Eye protection must be worn whenever the job requires, such as when using a router, grinder, power saw, lathe or any high speed tool.
Good ear muffs are essential when you are using noisy equipment: hearing damage often does not become apparent for some years after the damage is done.
Disposable face masks provide sufficient protection from ordinary dust, although cartridge-type dust masks should be worn if you are working with toxic fumes or extremly fine dust.
Safe comfortable footware is a must,and protective clothing such a pair of overalls is vital.
Keep a fire extinguisher and first- aid kit on hand for emergencies
Enjoy your woodworking and crafts
And rember 40 isn't old if you are a tree.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Woodworking and crafts
If a favorite hobby of yours is Woodworking or Family fun crafts you might know that it can be a particularly challenging and yet rewarding pastime.
Even if you’re experienced, certain Woodworking and Craft projects might challenge a experienced woodcrafter's skill.
This is great, if you like to test and refine your skills.
How do you know what type of Woodworking and Craft projects you would like to do?
Depending on your skill level, you might wish to make,
Musical instruments, Toys, or Furniture.
For an Easy project, you can do a basic model. For more difficult, or to challenge yourself, you can make these projects more complex.As an example, if you wish to make wooden furniture, instead of making a basic adult-sized chair you could make a child-sized chair. The smaller dimensions will make the project more challenging.
No matter your skill level,
You can always think of ways to alter your Woodworking and Craft projects slightly and make them more challenging than the previous project you did, so that you never get bored and the projects are always exciting and challenging to make.
In many cases, the best Woodworking and Craft projects:-
Are those that are simple, but that you would never think of yourself, and Inspire you as your skill level increases?
If you are just beginning,
You can choose simple Woodworking and Craft Projects to start and then continue to "ramp up" the difficulty and complexity just to keep the challenge fresh and exciting. If you do this, the Woodworking and Craft Projects you choose will continue to excite you and to make your hobby fun and enjoyable, as those who are involved in the art of Woodworking and Crafting well know.
Your Friends may laugh when you say you are going to:-
- Remodel your Home?
- Build an aeroplane?
- Build a wooden wagon?
- Design a Log cabin?
- Live in a Tree house??
- Go sailing in your own wooden Yacht?
And have a Working Railroad Train set with all the bells and whistles.
Their Laughter will turn to amazement when they see how enjoyable family fun crafts can be
and how,
The New Wooden Deck Looks!
With a Spiral Staircase, Water feature and Spa bath included.
Keeping Records of your Woodworking Projects is a great idea and what a better way than to take photographs of your projects as they progress .You could l build up an interesting Portfolio?
If you have any working projects?
Suggestions,Tips or Ideas?
Relating to Woodworking and Crafts,
Please don’t hesitate to post a comment.
Just a Quick reminder,
Don’t let that “Honey to do list “get too long?
Best wishes.
Even if you’re experienced, certain Woodworking and Craft projects might challenge a experienced woodcrafter's skill.
This is great, if you like to test and refine your skills.
How do you know what type of Woodworking and Craft projects you would like to do?
Depending on your skill level, you might wish to make,
Musical instruments, Toys, or Furniture.
For an Easy project, you can do a basic model. For more difficult, or to challenge yourself, you can make these projects more complex.As an example, if you wish to make wooden furniture, instead of making a basic adult-sized chair you could make a child-sized chair. The smaller dimensions will make the project more challenging.
No matter your skill level,
You can always think of ways to alter your Woodworking and Craft projects slightly and make them more challenging than the previous project you did, so that you never get bored and the projects are always exciting and challenging to make.
In many cases, the best Woodworking and Craft projects:-
Are those that are simple, but that you would never think of yourself, and Inspire you as your skill level increases?
If you are just beginning,
You can choose simple Woodworking and Craft Projects to start and then continue to "ramp up" the difficulty and complexity just to keep the challenge fresh and exciting. If you do this, the Woodworking and Craft Projects you choose will continue to excite you and to make your hobby fun and enjoyable, as those who are involved in the art of Woodworking and Crafting well know.
Your Friends may laugh when you say you are going to:-
- Remodel your Home?
- Build an aeroplane?
- Build a wooden wagon?
- Design a Log cabin?
- Live in a Tree house??
- Go sailing in your own wooden Yacht?
And have a Working Railroad Train set with all the bells and whistles.
Their Laughter will turn to amazement when they see how enjoyable family fun crafts can be
and how,
The New Wooden Deck Looks!
With a Spiral Staircase, Water feature and Spa bath included.
Keeping Records of your Woodworking Projects is a great idea and what a better way than to take photographs of your projects as they progress .You could l build up an interesting Portfolio?
If you have any working projects?
Suggestions,Tips or Ideas?
Relating to Woodworking and Crafts,
Please don’t hesitate to post a comment.
Just a Quick reminder,
Don’t let that “Honey to do list “get too long?
Best wishes.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Woodworking and Crafts
Hi
Welcome to the World of Woodworking and Crafts.
When I decided to start woodworking several years ago, I couldn't find many helpful books! Not many at all.
Basically, I wanted to learn how to make Easy Woodworking and Craft Projects and become a Master Craftsman but had no idea how to begin. I didn't have any friends or family members who practiced simple Woodworking and Craft Projects and finding beneficial information proved to be very difficult and time consuming.
Would I like to learn more about Woodworking and Crafts? Or would I like to improve my Woodworking and Craft skills?
- And if so? I thought? Now’s the time to learn!!
- How to select the best wood for a Woodworking Project
- How to select the right grain for a Woodworking project
- How to use common Woodworking tools, Power tools and Machine tools most effectively
- How to design various easy woodworking and Craft projects
- How to measure and mark perfectly every time
- How to cut lumber and use the correct Woodworking and Craft Tools
- How to build joints and use free Woodworking and Craft plans
- How to create Beautiful Woodworking and Craft creations and
- How to finish a Woodworking and Craft project
- And much, much more!
Wouldn't it be Great, to be able to create Furniture and other useful Woodcraft Items and Fun Crafts for Family and Friends?
– And even for yourself? To either Use, Give-away as a Gifts, and or Sell?
So off I go, to enjoy and discover more Secrets of Woodworking and Crafts that have allowed me to quickly and easily begin building and creating beautiful Woodworking Projects
As I am keen to finish the latest Project won’t be able to continue with this until later
Until then
Be happy
Welcome to the World of Woodworking and Crafts.
When I decided to start woodworking several years ago, I couldn't find many helpful books! Not many at all.
Basically, I wanted to learn how to make Easy Woodworking and Craft Projects and become a Master Craftsman but had no idea how to begin. I didn't have any friends or family members who practiced simple Woodworking and Craft Projects and finding beneficial information proved to be very difficult and time consuming.
Would I like to learn more about Woodworking and Crafts? Or would I like to improve my Woodworking and Craft skills?
- And if so? I thought? Now’s the time to learn!!
- How to select the best wood for a Woodworking Project
- How to select the right grain for a Woodworking project
- How to use common Woodworking tools, Power tools and Machine tools most effectively
- How to design various easy woodworking and Craft projects
- How to measure and mark perfectly every time
- How to cut lumber and use the correct Woodworking and Craft Tools
- How to build joints and use free Woodworking and Craft plans
- How to create Beautiful Woodworking and Craft creations and
- How to finish a Woodworking and Craft project
- And much, much more!
Wouldn't it be Great, to be able to create Furniture and other useful Woodcraft Items and Fun Crafts for Family and Friends?
– And even for yourself? To either Use, Give-away as a Gifts, and or Sell?
So off I go, to enjoy and discover more Secrets of Woodworking and Crafts that have allowed me to quickly and easily begin building and creating beautiful Woodworking Projects
As I am keen to finish the latest Project won’t be able to continue with this until later
Until then
Be happy
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