Don’t be fooled into thinking that woodworking is too hard for you to try. If you know what you’re doing, anyone can get into woodworking. All it takes is the desire to learn. This article has all that you need in order to get started.
Be safety conscious when working with wood. Wear safety equipment and always use tools the correct way. Do not take guards off of power machines, because they are meant to protect you. You don’t want to go to the hospital because you did something stupid.
Use a pre-stain wood conditioner before applying a stain. Pre-stain conditioner can help lessen how noticeable blotches and irregularities are when the project is done. Conditioners can smooth the uneven grain of your wood and cause the stain to penetrate the wood more evenly.
Create your own sanding blocks. Make a list of each sandpaper grit that you typically use, and then cut a full six blocks for each from scrap plywood, 3/4″ thick. Your blocks should be 2.5 x 4.75. Apply spray adhesive to both the blocks and the cork tiles. Start by sticking a block to the cork before cutting the cork with a utility knife. Spray the back of a sheet of sandpaper with adhesive and adhere the cork side of the block to it. You can make smaller blocks if you wish as well. These can be used for smaller pieces demanding finer sanding.
If you are going to be staining your project, test on a scrap of wood or an inconspicuous area. Then, you can stay away from any surprises if the stain looks differently after application. Different woods can affect stains differently. Sometimes wildly different. Testing first is the best way to know what something will look like.
Now you know much more when it comes to woodworking. Use what you’ve learned here to increase your skills so you can create great projects. With continued learning and practice, you’re going to get better and better. Begin incorporating the tips and techniques from this article into your hobby. Go enjoy woodworking!