Pliers are a useful tool capable of trimming or clutching objects with relative ease. Their tasks include wire cutting, gripping and bending. As many kinds of pliers exist, any combination…
A hacksaw is a fine-tooth hand saw with a blade held under tension in a frame, used for cutting materials such as metal or plastics.
A hammer is basically a force amplifier that works by converting mechanical work into kinetic energy and back.
Stanley produces a retractable work knife called the FatMax 778 that allows the user to lock the blade in place to produce straight cuts. Blades on most retractable work knives…
Bending plywood isn’t a common practice in most workshops, but the technique can prove invaluable. Hobbyists bend plywood to create unique, custom-fitted radii and shapes on model boats and cars,…
All forms of construction use plywood, a building material created by a process of gluing wood veneers into panels. It’s popular for flooring and roofing because it is versatile and…
Plywood is an excellent building material used in many walls, roofs, and floors. It is strong, durable and easy to work with. However it will soak up water if not…
Plywood can be very flexible (depending on thickness) so proper support of the work piece is important when working with it. This “How To” assumes you will be cutting from…
Flashlights using incandescent bulbs go through their batteries quickly, unlike those that use LEDs as the light source. You can make an LED Torch (or “flashlight”) that will be able…
How to manually sharpen a hand saw; get professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on how to sharpen carpentry tools in this free instructional video.