Deck railings are an essential part of a deck, especially if you have children and pets that may otherwise fall off of the deck if it weren’t for the railing. Safety is the number one concern when it comes to building a deck railing so you must make sure that you have followed appropriate building […]
Tag Archives: Spindle
01
Mar
Mar
A woodworking lathe is the most difficult of all the woodworking machines in the shop to learn how to use correctly. This doesn’t mean that you should for go purchasing one. With proper instruction and a lot of practice you can do some very amazing things with a wood lathe. The big advantage of a […]
30
Dec
Dec
Choosing the right wood for your lathe depends on what you think about now and in the future. Many people buy a lathe based on price alone without fully researching the machine’s capabilities. In almost all cases, a cheaper lathe will be repaired with a more powerful engine and it will cost you much more […]
The basic techniques of hand spinning have remained largely unchanged for thousands of years. All you need is a spindle and some fleece, both of which are available from craft shops. Fleece is sold un-scoured (in its natural state) or washed and carded. If the wool is unscoured, you must tease and card it before […]
05
Aug
Aug
Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two cells identical to the original parent cell. Mitosis is made up of multiple stages that are characterized by the position of the chromosomes inside the cells. Interphase is the stage the cell is in when it is not undergoing mitosis. The cell undergoes normal […]
Are you in the market for a new circular saw? If so, you may want to consider perusing my list of the top five circular saws for do-it-yourself homeowners. Here it is: Rockwell 4-Volt 3 3/8 inch VersaCut Mini Circular Saw The corded Rockwell 4-Volt VersaCut Mini Circular Saw made my list because of its […]
Sanding may sound like a simple part of home improvement and craft projects, but it has its challenges. I think the challenges come when you have sand in awkward, hard to reach places. Over the years, I have come up with a few successful ways to deal with some challenges. Here they are: Sanding Spindles […]