Woodworking Plans

The two basic categories of wood are hardwood and softwood. There is also manufactured wood like plywood. What you use for any given project depends on various factors: strength, hardness, grain characteristics, cost,stability, weight, color, durability and availability. Usually...

The single most common mistake in any do it yourself project is the failure to read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for any tool or material being used. Other common mistakes include taking the safety measures that are laid out for a project for granted and poor project...

The first thing you need to consider is where you’ll be crafting your projects. Most people take up woodworking in their garage or basement. This is fine; just remember that you’ll need some space to store materials and the finished product. You’ll want a space that is easy to...

You can have a more finished and professional look to your work by using joints instead of screws and nails. Here are some of the basic joints used in woodworking. Butt JointsThe butt joint is the simplest of the woodworking joints, and is very easy for beginners to master....