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Carpentry DIY -- Helpful Resources to Get You Started

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:52:33 -0700

If you are keen in carpentry DIY projects, it makes a lot o difference to have all the necessary tools or resources in your corner. DIY stands for do it yourself, which is no big deal if you are a professional carpenter but exponentially more challenging if you are an amateur with little to no experience. Luckily there are all kinds of resources including books, magazines, videos, software programs and more designed especially for the do it yourself carpenter. Tags: Carpentry DIY

A Basic Guide to Medieval Carpentry Tools

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:52:33 -0700

Those interested in medieval carpentry tools can learn a lot from the illustrations of this era. During medieval times, artists depicted things they saw everyday. Therefore one can reasonably assume that the depictions of tools were close to what carpenters actually used in the Middle Ages. Many of the tools used during this time period continued to be used for centuries and some of them still are to this day. It wasn't until the Industrial Revolution that tools became more high-tech. They were sometimes modified for greater efficiency but retained many characteristics of the original design. Tags: Medieval Carpentry Tools

Tips for Buying Woodworking Machinery Supplies

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:52:33 -0700

If you are shopping for woodworking machinery supplies it helps to know where to look. There are all kinds of machines you may need for your workshop. Examples may include a power saw, router, drill, lathe and sander. There are also larger pieces of equipment that may be used in a factory setting for mass produced wood items. When shopping for equipment you will definitely want to compare features and prices from various companies before making a purchase. Woodworking equipment can get expensive but if you are a savvy shopper you can save money. Tags: Woodworking Machinery Supplies

What is a Carpentry Protractor?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:52:33 -0700

Measuring tools make a difference to the projects you are making and are very critically important to carpenters. One of the most useful tools is called a carpentry protractor. Protractors are used for measuring angles and are frequently used in the carpentry and woodworking world. One example of a protractor is the Starrett ProSite 505A-7 model. This tool can be yours for under $100 and is very useful for many projects. It is a seven inch miter saw protractor that features two scales -- one for miter cut and one for single cut. Tags: Carpentry Protractor