Safety concerns following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 led to building safety codes that limited the use of wood in construction. While it was one of the first and most common materials used to make ...

The first step in making a wood ring is choosing the right wood. Since the ring will be fairly thin you’ll want to choose a fairly dense and strong wood. In the illustrations below I am using African ...

Researchers in China have developed a new way to make life-like artificial wood on a large scale from a polymer called resol, which is very similar to lignin (the compound found in natural wood). The ...

Have you ever struggled to sand small parts? Do you want to incorporate tenons into your next woodworking project? In this video, I walk you through each step for how to make two simple jigs using ...

Furniture is essential for homes. Wood is a popular material. Teak and Rosewood are two common choices in India. Teak resists decay and water. Rosewood is durable and beautiful. Carpenters may not ...