Simple Woodworking Projects

A Brief History of Carpentry

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:14:45 -0600

A carpenter is a skilled craftsman who constructs things out of wood such as structures and pieces of furniture. The history of carpentry dates back to the first days of tool use. The ancient Greeks were skilled craftspeople, a fact demonstrated by the ornate temples they erected. Another place where master carpentry flourished was 7th century Japan where intricately detailed buildings were constructed. Some of these buildings are still standing to this day. Tags: History Of Carpentry

Resources for Woodworking Machinery Buyers

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:14:45 -0600

Woodworking machinery buyers and sellers need the right resources to help them conduct business more effectively. The first stop for any buyer or vendor should be the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association or WMIA. This organization has been around for 30 years and provides the wood products industry with high tech woodworking systems from the global machinery market. Another important issue to this organization is woodworking safety which is why they run public service ads in a variety of trade magazines on the subject. Tags: Woodworking Machinery Buyers

Carpentry DIY -- Helpful Resources to Get You Started

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:14:45 -0600

If you are interested in carpentry diy projects, it helps to have the right resources in your corner. DIY stands for do it yourself, which is no big deal if you are a professional carpenter but exponentially more challenging if you are an amateur with little to no experience. Luckily there are all kinds of resources including books, magazines, videos, software programs and more designed especially for the do it yourself carpenter. Tags: Carpentry Diy

A Guide to Basic Carpentry Tools

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:14:45 -0600

Completing do it yourself carpentry projects requires the proper tools. Amateur carpenters and woodworkers should make sure they have basic carpentry tools on hand before beginning any new project. While tools required can vary from project to project, there are several items that no carpenter should be without. The first thing you'll need is an area in which to do your work. Some people use their basement or garage as a makeshift workshop. Your work space should be well ventilated, well lit and allow you enough space. Tags: Basic Carpentry Tools