If you want to dip your toe into the woodworking water, this is the place to be. There are a lot of tips below that are going to help you start this hobby or job. Read on and learn lots more about this subject.
Make your own sanding blocks. Cut six blocks from any 3/4″ plywood you have, for each sandpaper grit you regularly use. Each block should be about 2 inches by 4 inches. Put adhesive spray on the blocks and your cork tile square. Stick a block to the cork, making sure to cut the cork flush with a utility knife. Put glue on the sandpaper and apply to the cork. Lastly, put the sandpaper flush to the cork, labeling all blocks.
You can make your own reusable sanding blocks. You will need three-quarter-inch plywood cut into six blocks. Be sure to create a block for each of the sandpaper grits you typically use. They should be able two and a half inches by four and three-quarters inches. Use an adhesive spray on the blocks as well as your cork tile square. Put one block on the tile square and cut the cork with a utility knife. Spray adhesive on a sheet of sandpaper, and stick it to each block of cork, facing down. At the end, trim the sandpaper and label each block.
When you’re using finishes or stains you should always stir them instead of shaking them. The ingredients in them can settle. Shaking can lead to bubbling, though, which causes its own set of problems. Be sure to continue stirring until everything that has settled is blended in evenly.
Whenever you work with a saw, make sure that the blade is in tip top shape before you start. If you allow a saw blade to become dull, you will have a tough time sawing with it. It can also cause mistakes that are costly, depending on the wood you use.
Choose the right size of nail for your project. Very large nails typically cause the wood to split, which will prevent it from holding well. A small nail, however, won’t be able to join the wood together. Always try to pick the right size nail for your job.
Use stair gauges for crosscut guides. Just clamp them on your carpenter’s square while making sure they match up. Then use a pencil to mark the notches. If you do it properly, you will have an excellent crosscut guide.
Wear good footwear as you work on your projects. Your workshop is full of things that can injure your feet. You need to be safe when working in your shop. Protecting your feet is important and will keep you from getting injured. If you prefer shoes, try wearing shoes with steel toes in them. They are safer than regular work shoes.
Clearly, woodworking is something that can be studied for years, so now is the time to begin. Fortunately, you have read some great tips above to help you to do just that. Now all you need to do is begin on that project that made you come here in the first place.