There is a lot to learn when you first start wood working. It will take a lot of trial and error and learning from your mistakes. We can help with the most common errors that you can easily avoid. Here are the most common beginner woodworking mistakes. Not planning in advance If you start a …
We live in a world where you Google or YouTube everything that you don’t know the answer or how to do something. It is incredibly helpful to have the world at your fingertips. It’s great as a beginner wood worker to be able to YouTube any tutorial you want for free, but there is something …
When you first get started in woodworking you will hear all kinds of new terminology. You might be watching a video tutorial, but even then you can get confused when they keep using words that you’ve never heard before. We have provided details about five of the most common cuts you will need know and …
When it comes to fastening two boards together it’s important to choose the correct one for the project. These are 12 types of popular wood joinery and they all have their strengths, and weaknesses. Some are better for specific jobs and some can cover any job. Check out our list of these 12 types of …
We always focus on tools you need in your wood shop, or the best tools for beginners, but what about tools that are just unnecessary? Mason Woodshop has gathered information on the top ten tools you don’t need in your wood shop. Instead of buying a tool you will never use, learn from his experience …
When it comes to painting you will want to save money anywhere you can. Paint is expensive, and buying all the latest gadgets will make it even more so. Check out this list of necessary and unnecessary paint tools to have on hand the next time you go to paint your room. Drop Cloth Keep …
Hiring a contractor can be intimidating. You’re trusting someone with a lot of money to fix your home or make it beautiful. How do you know if you have the right one for you? Keep these five signs in mind before signing any contract. Pay and dash Most builds are hundreds or thousands of dollars. …
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We’ve all been there before-your stud finder is dead or can’t be found, or maybe you don’t even own one! Several holes later you still haven’t found the stud. Before you can locate a stud you must know the difference between the stud bay and the stud. The stud is the board that is part …
It used to be that you would have to know a woodworker to learn woodworking. Now you just need to follow the right YouTube channel and you can become an expert. Follow these top woodworking YouTube Channels to go from novice to notable. Steve Ramsey- Woodworking for Mere Mortals Steve Ramsey has a great database …
These top safety tips are something that every wood worker should know before stepping into their wood shop. Your safety and the safety of others near you should always be your top priority. Keep these nine safety tips in mind every time you enter your shop. Disconnect power when changing bits or blades It’s important …
Being passionate about wood working, and high quality American Made products, we often send out helpful emails with tips about how to get the most out of Byrd Tool products. We also release blog posts, recipes, and of course, eBooks to help you be the best wood worker possible.