The craft of woodturning is similar to using a potter’s wheel. With precision, you can take a simple piece of wood and form it into your desired outcome. What is a lathe? A wood lathe is a machine that can transform any variety of wood into different shapes. You begin by attaching a piece of… [Read More…]

Wood lathe machines are a practical tool. However, in recent years, lathes have found another purpose in helping crafters create pieces of art made from wood. When buying a wood lathe, you’ll want to make sure it has an adjustable speed, has the right accessories, and is portable.  The WEN 3420T benchtop wood lathe is… [Read More…]

A sandblast cabinet, also known as a media blast cabinet, or blast cabinet, is a box with a window and attached gloves that allows the use of a sandblaster, indoors. The best sandblast cabinet will be fully assembled, feature a foot pedal, will have a long warranty, and will feature a built in-cabinet vacuum system.… [Read More…]

Without the proper equipment, pocket-hole joinery can be a burdensome task. While a pocket-hole jig is a useful tool for creating pocket-holes, a pocket-hole machine can help simplify and speed up the process. The best pocket-hole machines can help you create beautifully designed wood pieces that are neat and precise (Source).  A pocket-hole machine is… [Read More…]

The best wheelbarrow cement mixer should be versatile, intuitive, portable and highly durable. While some of the advanced models can cost upwards of $1,000, you can also get a great mixer for less than $400. To get the best value for money, you need to consider such aspects as a power source, type of mixer… [Read More…]