Jigsaws come in a variety of shapes and styles and they are one of the best tools to have around your house. Their main quality is the efficiency with which they cut in wood or even metal materials. Other materials that can be cut using your jigsaw are plastic, ceramic
I’ve written this post for those of you that don’t own a circular saw or a table saw but only good old jigsaw. Sometimes you’ve got a project that requires cutting a thick piece of wood or a wooden block and you ask yourself a question how do I cut
This is another post from the tool tips series. This time it’s going to be one about how to cut plywood with a jigsaw without splintering. If you haven’t read my previous post about cutting curves and straight lines, go and check them out. As you all know, my fellow
As you all know jigsaws manly are used for cutting curves and other funny irregular shapes. What about cutting straight lines? You usually would use a circular saw or table saw but what if you only got a jigsaw? In this short post, I’m going to show you how to
So there it is. My first pallet project made from the beginning to the end by ME :) Oh well, with a little help from my brother :) I’m going to show you how to build one and what tools and materials I’ve used. This is a project I had not
There is one thing that all DIY-ers are putting off as much as they can while working on their projects. The dreadful sanding :) But if you want to receive great results you can’t really skip this step. So here I’d like to give you some useful wood sanding tips. You
A jigsaw is a fantastic tool when it comes to cutting shapes on a variety of materials. It is a versatile tool that has become famous in domestic and commercial setups because of its excellent results and easy to use features. All you need is a quality jigsaw and the
A great jigsaw is the most blessed tool that offers DIY-ers freedom to cut various shapes, both, straight and curved. It works perfectly on a variety of materials including plywood, wood, particle board, plastic, metal, as well as ceramic tiles. The best part about this tool is that besides being
If you’re thinking about giving your pallet projects more artistic edge or simply want to try something new, this is a great way to do it. Image transfer will give you a lot of possibilities to make a unique design. You probably wonder how to put a picture on wood
For any DIY-er, there is nothing more satisfying than having a project with smooth edges and surfaces. Thankfully, an orbital sander offers you a chance to attain perfection in your projects. An orbital sander is a versatile tool that helps craftsman in making a variety of projects with great finesse.
I wrote an article about staining wood some time ago, but here I’d like to show you how to make pallet wood even more interesting. Most of the pallets used for projects have been around for some time so already have some character but what if you want to use
So you’ve got an idea what you want to create out of a pallet or two. You have all the necessary tools, but you don’t know where to start. Well, here I want to show you how to disassemble a pallet if you ever need to. There are many ways
No matter if you are a beginner or a pro, being a woodworker, you must know how to cut a square hole in wood with a jigsaw, that too, expertly. This will not only refine your craftsmanship but also help you make more creative and attractively designed wooden items. This
Working with wooden pallets Before you start working with wooden pallets you should know the material you are going to be dealing with. So I feel a small introduction is in place so you know what you’re into :) First wooden pallets were introduced by Swedish concern BT Industries in the
Have you ever walked into a store or online shop with the intention of buying a simple varnish or paint for finishing your wood projects and spend there at least an hour trying to decide what to choose? Have you ever left empty handed because you could not decide which one will
Here I’d like to tell you about pretty much everything you should know before you start your fun with pallets :)I’ll be writing about tools, materials and all the necessary stuff you’ll need, to make your working with pallets quick, effective and most importantly safe. So first things first… A
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