Consider making your own sanding blocks that can be used again and again. First cut 6 blocks from scrap plywood, one for each grit of sandpaper you like to use. They should be 2.5" x 4.75". Use spray adhesive on both the cork tile square and your blocks. Cut the sandpaper with a utility knife to better fit your block. You can then spray adhesive on some sandpaper and place it on the corks. At the end, trim the sandpaper and label each block.
Use stair gauges as a crosscut guide. Match them to the rise and run of your stair jack, then attach them to the carpenter's square. After that the notches can be marked. Putting them on the carpenter's square tongue makes for a great guide for a circular saw.
You should understand that stains should be stirred, not shaken up. Some of the ingredients tend to settle as time goes on. Shaking can cause bubbles that hinder the mixing. Make sure that you stir it thoroughly until the sediments are smoothed out and blended evenly.
If you rent a tool that you have not used before, make sure to get some tips on how to operate it. In most cases, a specialist will show you how to properly use the tool you want to rent. Find out if they have any helpful handouts or worksheets you can use.
A stair gauge is an essential for every woodworking shop. They are used most often for laying out stair jacks, but they can also be used to clamp carpenter squares. That means your square becomes a circular saw guide. This square will make sure your cuts are straight each time.
You can make using spring grips easier. Trying to make use of a spring clamp when you only have one free hand is not always easy. These clamps can be very difficult to open with one hand. However, there's a way to easily open them. Before you start the glue process, with your free hands place the clamps on a piece of random scrap wood. This makes them near the maximum capacity so they're easier to use with one hand.
Find wood which is recycled. Lots of places get rid of scrap pieces that would be perfect for your uses. Home improvement stores, floor shops and other places frequently discard unused wood. Make the most of this fact and check for discarded wood that you could actually use. This can also save you quite a bit of money in the long run.
If woodworking is new to you, a good practice is to read and understand your project plans before you begin. You should fully understand everything that you will need to do. If there is anything that you don't understand, see if anyone at your local home improvement store can help you.
The tips you just read are great for any woodworker. There's definitely something from above that'll help you with your next big project. It's time to start that project!
