Wood crafts. Page 3

If you have a T-track embedded in your workbench, it can be used to install sliding clamps. They are much more convenient than clamps, since they are placed not only on the edge, but also in any part of the tabletop. You can make them yourself.

Many boys dreamed of a real bow, just like the Indians. Today I will show you how to make this dream come true using affordable materials.

When making a belt sander, the main difficulty is the rollers. Many people simply buy them or cast them from aluminum and then turn them on a lathe. We offer a cheaper and easier way to make MDF rollers.

When assembling furniture and various wood products, you sometimes have to tighten parts with bolts. In this case, you need to cut out a hexagonal pocket to prepare them.Usually this is done with a chisel in 10-15 minutes, but having made this tool, you can

Wood processing is a multifaceted job. Each stage has its own nuances. And if to harvest the wood directly you need machines, chainsaws, and transporters, then to dismantle solid wood boards you cannot do without a sawmill. Everyone is doing this

To reduce the cost of construction, doors for a utility room or bathhouse can be made with your own hands. To save even more, this can be made from old previously used boards.

When making furniture, you may need to bend the slats or bars at 90 degrees. The outer radius of such a connection is rounded, and most importantly, it does not have an open sawn end, so it looks very neat. To obtain such a bend

Today I will tell you how to make good use of the remaining fasteners, in this case they will be two anchor bolts with an M8x100 nut, which I had lying around idle.

To work on a carpentry workbench with perforations, it is very convenient to use clamps in addition to ordinary clamps. The latter, if desired, can be made with your own hands from available materials. With their help, it is possible to quickly and reliably fix parts

Most modern furniture is made from chipboard. The weak part of this material is the poor retention of screws. As a result, door hinges often break out. To install the loop back, you can use several recovery methods

When connecting two pieces of wood at right angles, a bias screw is often used. It is very reliable and durable, but in addition to having a special conductor, it also requires drilling skills. The point is that you need to get drilled first

To cover a large cauldron, cauldron, smokehouse or tandoor, you can make a wooden lid. However, given the specifics of its application, it is impossible to use wood glue, and it is also advisable to abandon metal fasteners. Let's see how

Among all the methods for installing a knife handle, the easiest is mounting. It does not require glue, bolster, rivets or other fasteners, which allows you to equip the blade with a handle even in the field, for example, if the old one is cracked. To

During the period of self-isolation, one has to adhere to austerity regime, so in this project I used material that was left over during the construction process.

Quite often you can find a gluing option using super glue and baking soda. This combination really works if you need to increase the contact area of ​​the parts being connected. You need to apply glue at their junction, and then

Even in the absence of professional carpentry tools, you can make high-quality, beautiful and comfortable furniture. One such example is a reclining chair. The lumber used to assemble its frame requires minimal processing,

The manual circular saw combines the precision of a jigsaw with the high performance of a chain saw. These indicators can be further improved if it is slightly modernized, which does not require large funds, a lot of time and high qualifications.

Such a mini-device with a variable saw exit height above the work table will allow you to quickly and easily perform many small operations without resorting to other saw tools. To make it you will need a minimum of money, time and basic skills.

Wooden products, especially long ones, are quite easy to bend, but when the load is removed, they usually return to their original, i.e., rectilinear, shape. If you increase the applied force, the bar can be broken. But there is a way to

Good afternoon I decided to put my seasonal shoes in order and decided to make a simple and convenient shoe cabinet with my own hands.

All the “filling” of such a vice is “hidden” under the workbench, which contributes to convenient and safe work. They can be made from affordable and even waste materials, spending a little time and having the skills to handle metal tools and

An electric jigsaw is a multifunctional tool designed for shaped and unidirectional cutting of various sheet materials. It is used when performing repair and construction work, as well as for making DIY crafts. When

Outdoor recreation is usually accompanied by inconvenience due to the lack of proper furniture. While folding chairs can still be bought at a reasonable price, the situation with tables is worse. They are either too flimsy or expensive. Not having

Today's master class includes a portable box for carrying hand and oversized power tools, accessories and consumables. The organizer is useful for a craftsman who travels to sites, a car owner, a builder, or a tinkerer.