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If you want the best finish for your wood then sanding is a must. However, a lot of people find that sanding their way through the various grits is monotonous work and they’ll skip grits or rush through just to get the job done. But don’t do this! Sanding wood properly is the key to […]
Is sanding hard? Working with wood involves a lot of different things. When it comes to creating a smooth and even finish, sanding is super important. But a lot of people who are just starting out with woodworking wonder whether sanding is hard and the truth is, it’s really pretty simple. Is sanding hard? If […]
Is a bandsaw safer than a table saw? Bandsaws are the safer option but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use a table saw safely. There is, by design, a higher risk of injury from a table saw and since a bandsaw is just as diverse, a lot of new woodworkers opt for this safer […]
If your air compressor has been acting up recently then the problem could be due to the pressure switch. I’ve read stories online of people who have purchased air compressors online for a ridiculously low price, and the reason is that they just won’t turn on. The answer is to cut out the middle man, […]
For the most part, when you are installing a new patio, your pavers/paving slabs will fit neatly alongside one another, keeping things relatively simple. But to think you will be able to avoid cutting at all is foolish as you only need to look around the edges or any inconsistencies in the shape of the […]
Picture the scene; you’re happily working away in your workshop and yet again, that damn air compressor blows a fuse. It’s an inconvenience to say the least but if you’ve got a lot to get done, the last thing you want is to have to keep changing fuses and doing unnecessary maintenance. But before you […]
The very name titanium tells us that this is a very strong type of metal. Think of the titans, the titanic and other such similar things; they’re all strong and mighty (well the ship not so much, perhaps!) But in any case, titanium is favoured for its robustness but this does mean that drilling through […]
Drilling through certain materials requires a lot more care and attention and if this is not given, there is a very real risk of damage. Lexan is one such material if it isn’t handled correctly and if you aren’t careful, it’s all too easy to damage it meaning you’ll have to start over with a […]
Anyone with a passion for cycling will know that bike tyres require careful maintenance. If not, they won’t perform as expected which can make using the bike more difficult and even potentially dangerous. But using a manual pump to inflate your bike tyres can be something of a headache. If you’ve got an air compressor, […]
For most golfers, using grip tape and solvent is the only way they’ve ever known to regrip their clubs. But this can be a very tedious task and something that most people will put off until they absolutely have to do it. While you could take your clubs to a golf shop to have them […]
