Posts by Damien Madeira

Woodworking is a fantastic hobby that gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and utilize your creative juices to make useful items. However, getting started in woodworking can be a daunting...

When you start woodworking, you might use an old desk or even a decommissioned dining table. But as you start getting serious about your craft, your workspace must reflect this. Sawhorses are...

Sawhorses are handy even when you have a workbench as they help with edge-cutting, safe routing, and even cross-section engraving work. But getting the perfect sawhorse is difficult, which is why...

Whether you're building a sawhorse or are looking to buy one, you must have a fair idea of the weight of your project materials. The sawhorse you aim to develop or acquire should not weigh less than...

So you're building a workbench and are wondering which timber to use. Or you might have the workbench half-ready and are simply considering your options for the right workbench surface. Knowing the...

Some woodworking projects feel like riding a bike. I started working on building a chunky photo frame (the kind that rests on its own base) when I found myself pulling out a spade drill bit. I had...