Category: woodworking

5 Essential Tips to Know Before Painting a Piece of Furniture

March 14, 2023
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Refreshing furniture can be a quick, DIY-friendly process that gives new life to an old piece. With just a few hours of work, you can easily transform secondhand scores or hand-me-down furniture to fit your style and needs. The process typically involves adding a fresh coat of paint or stain for new color, texture or…

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Use Glue and Clamps for Strong Project Joints

July 7, 2022
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Dear James: Screws seem to eventually come loose when I make cabinets, so I want to use glue this time. What type of glue and clamps are most effective for making cabinets? — Mark L. Dear Mark: For most cabinets, other than ones holding heavy items, glued joints provide plenty of strength and often look…

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Proper Use of Woodworking Tools Makes Projects Easier

March 15, 2022
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Dear James: I just moved into a house and bought a toolbox and general woodworking/carpenter hand tool set. Do you have any general advice on how to use the various tools? — Jenny L. Dear Jenny: Woodworking tools can be used for much more than just traditional cabinetmaking types of projects. Many do-it-yourself new and…

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