How to work with wood inside and outside the home. In this category we will be looking into bush carpentry and indoor and outdoor carpentry. Learn new hints and tips with these easy to follow guides.
Proper plywood storage is important to prevent damage caused by warping and rotting. Because plywood is a composite of smaller pieces of wood, it is held together with adhesives that…
For some building projects plywood sheets may need bending or warping. Plywood, when left out in the elements will warp depending on what is underneath it as gravity pulls it…
Plywood is a laminated material that accepts waterproofing easily. When plywood is used in any capacity outdoors, waterproofing prolongs its life. Since plywood is made by gluing layers of wood…
Plywood is a durable material for projects, but it is necessary to seal plywood to protect it against water damage and rotting, and to ensure a long-lasting finish. Once it…
Plywood is made with layers of wood veneer, laid with the grains at approximately right angles and then glued together. The counter-posed grains and strong inter-sheet adhesive give this manufactured…
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 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…
A hacksaw is a very handy tool when working with metal or plastics and is a cheap way to cut these materials. This video shows how to fit the blade…
The step by step guide to making a Bush Craft Knife