Since the dawn of woodworking, carpenters, builders, and woodworking enthusiasts have had to deal with wood warping, expanding, or shrinking. This can be disastrous if not handled correctly and can...
Category: Bending and Humidity
Did you know that part of being a master woodworker is knowing how to bend wood? Many believe that woodworking involves cutting and shaving wood into shapes and parts. Although this makes up a...
As you continue your adventures in woodworking, you might be looking at more complex tasks. These can spark your creativity and provide the challenge of using new techniques to design timeless...
Steam bending is an old technique that softens wood to allow it to bend beyond its natural limits. Steamed timber has a high degree of plasticity that allows it to curve and twist as needed to create...
The best wood for woodworking has a moisture content of between 15% to 25%. Such wood is strong and produces excellent products in any project. If you have overly dry wood with a moisture content of...
When I first got into woodworking, I didn’t take much notice of the humidity of my woodworking shop. But, after we had some heavy rain, I noticed it was harder to fit the different boards together,...