Posts by Damien Madeira

A hand planer is an invaluable tool for any woodworker. Although a hand planer is a relatively straightforward smoothing and finishing tool, there are a few technical elements that you should be...

Hardwoods are ideal for most woodworking projects because they combine good looks with proven durability. However, quality comes at a price, but you don’t have to spend much to procure some fine...

Wet sanding is an effective way to wash away grit particles and prevent them from accumulating on the sandpaper. Hand wet sanding can be tedious due to the need to dip the sandpaper in water and...

Imagine this, you want to cut a piece of metal, but the only cutting tool in your store is a circular saw. Since a circular saw is mainly used to make straight cuts on pieces of lumber, you're left...

A 2021 research predicts the global wood flooring market will hit over $55million by 2026, but its growth rate may not take that long. Many people install hardwood floors in their homes because of...

Here’s a situation most of us face; you want to eliminate minor scuffs and scratches from your wood for an attractive and shiny luster. Although you know a buffer is a perfect tool for the job, you...