The 11 Handiest Ways to Use a Hot Glue Gun <--click for more
A hot glue gun may be a crafter's best friend, but it is also an underrated tool for quick
and easy home fixes. While glue guns come in a range of sizes, from tiny to industrial, they
all share one quality: They work fast. Other types of glue adhesive may take minutes or
hours to set properly, hot melt adhesives bond in under a minute, for a firm yet flexible
hold. We've discovered the most ingenious-and helpful-household uses for your hot glue gun,
from making surfaces slip-free to creating no-sew window shades. So read on and get gluing!
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The future in reclaimed wood <--click for more
You've heard of a phoenix rising from the ashes. But brothers Matt
and Ben Hobbs, with Matt's wife Shayna, rose from dust and wood
shavings to launch Sons of Sawdust. After personal loss, injury, and
distress, the three started a small, handmade furniture company in
Athens, Georgia, using only salvaged, 100+ year-old wood. What
they're able to create from the deconstructed floors and walls of
old school houses and train depots is nothing short of remarkable. But
it's the family tradition and heritage behind their craft that keeps
them going.
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New Cable-Based Vise Improves Woodworking Workshop <--click for more
We are all aware of the typical wood shop vice, the type that is mounted
underneath the workbench and takes forever to open and close by
continuously spinning a large handle. These vises normally only open
several inches due to the length of the operating screw. They are also
not very wide because a cantilevered wide jaw would provide less force
the further away it is from the center-mounted operating screw.
Cable ViseWood worker [Andrew] wanted a very versatile and large vise
for his shop. It needed to be wide, provide equal clamping force along
the jaw and be able to hold very thick objects as well. One more thing,
he wanted it to have a quick release clamping system so there would be
none of that continuous handle spinning nonsense.
Spoiler Alert: [Andrew] did it! The end product is great but the
interesting part is the journey he had taken along the way. There were 4
revisions to the design, each one making the vise just a bit better.
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Workshop Makeover Giveaway <--click for more
Popular Woodworking is giving away a big prize pack to outfit your
garage or shop in their Workshop Makeover Giveaway. The $11,000 grand
prize includes a variety of power tools, clamps, cleanup items, and
more.
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8 Ways to Reuse Old Wood Crates and Pallets <--click for more
From your backyard to your local home improvement store, wood crates,
containers, and pallets can be found. (You may even have some leftover
scraps from a past project!) Don't let these unwanted pieces get left
behind, turn your wood crates and pallets into a new piece of furniture,
shelf, or storage solution.
The editors of Porch.com have piled up a few of their favorite DIY wood
projects that rescue old wood with a few nails, coats of paint, and a
lot of creativity. Plus, if you like these projects, be sure to check
out Porch's Blogger Community where you can find hundreds of fantastic
bloggers with great DIY ideas.
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Reclaimed Wood Projects <--click for more
Furniture, accent walls, mantels, beams, floors and doors -- it seems
one can use recycled antique wood to make just about anything. Because
reclaimed wood is carefully salvaged from older structures that no
longer serve a purpose, such as old barns and mills, and processed to
remove metal, insects, and mold, it can cost a little more than new
lumber.
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5 Simple Ways To Improve Your Making Skills <--click for more
Summer is often a great time to tackle your do-it-yourself and "making"
projects. But between summertime travel, social commitments and long hours
at the office, carving out time to "make" can be challenging.
This Labor Day weekend, the Craftsman brand will host its first-ever
MAKEcation -- an adventure where "making" takes center stage. Below are
essential tips from the MAKEcation instructors to help you maximize your
time on DIY projects and making.
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Easy Wood Projects <--click for more
Many people are interested in woodworking. Other than finding the time to
get started, folks seem to be intimidated about starting such a seemingly
complicated hobby. But this is where woodworking plans for beginners can
help. These types of plans are usually more basic than intermediate or
advanced woodworking ideas. You might find yourself starting with a basic
chest or cigar box or perhaps a footlocker for storing extra clothes.
There are lots of plans available on the Internet, and you can purchase a
CD with thousands of plans on it. But if you just want to get started, the
first thing you should do is learn the basics. You'll need to know about
sanding, gluing, types of wood, and the equipment you'll need to cut and
put pieces together. Don't even think of buying expensive tools. Most
basic projects require a simple set of tools that you can purchase at your
local Home Depot or Lowe's for less than $100.
Bookmark this page as more information will be added all the time.