Biscuit Joiner A biscuit joiner, sometimes called a plate joiner, is a tool to join two pieces of wood to create a biscuit joint. A biscuit joint involves inserting a compressed wood chip, the biscuit, in slots cut in the corresponding piece of wood. How it works A biscuit joiner uses a tiny circular blade…
Woodworking
Beginner’s Guide to Router Bits
You might ask yourself what a wood router is used for and why you need one. Wood routers are an excellent tool for cutting joints, making duplicates from patterns, making decorative surface cuts, and much more. The wood router is one of your collection’s most valuable and versatile woodworking tools. However, the router will only…
Woodworking Tips & Tricks
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you can always learn something new. These 10 woodworking tips and tricks will help you accelerate and simplify your projects. With these helpful woodworking tips, you can improve your DIY skills and learn how to do home repairs, using tools past their intended use as well as other…
Must-Have Woodworking Tools
Whether as a hobby or as a career, getting into woodworking can seem daunting, given the myriad of hand tools, power tools, and more available tools. The saws alone are enough to make your head spin. Do I need a table saw? How about a miter saw? What is a jigsaw? But once you get…
DEWALT DCD703F1 5-in-1 Drill Driver
Take on a wide range of drilling jobs with the incredible versatility of the XTREME™ 12V MAX* Brushless Cordless 5-in-1 Drill/Driver. Designed to improve access in hard-to-reach spaces, this Multi-Head Drill/Driver Kit features 4 dedicated attachment solutions and a built-in bit holder with a magnet. 1/4″ Hex Quick Release Offset Accessory The 1/4″ hex quick-release…
DIY Project: One-of-a-Kind Wood Clock
This month we’re tackling a one-of-a-kind project that is easy for beginners and professionals. Grab that cool piece of wood you’ve been saving and turn it into a statement clock in just a few simple steps. Materials Needed: Piece of woodClock insertForstner bitDrill PressSandpaper or sander (depending on the size of your wood)Finish Building the…
DIY Hack: Wood Table and Chair Leg Repair
Wood expands over time, and combining that with typical wear and tear can create cracks or chips in furniture. As a do-it-yourself-er, nothing is more frustrating than spending hours on a project that will later show imperfections, which is why we count on simple DIY hacks to bring those projects back to their original, brand-new…
7 Woodworking Tools to Look Out for in 2020
Woodworking tools need to be just as dedicated to the project as woodworkers are. Here at Acme, we’re committed to finding the best tools for you to avoid the headache. So we’ve compiled a list of woodworking tools that will have everyone completing their projects this year. With brands like Jet Tools, Supermax, Rikon, and…
Woodworking Mistakes: How to Fix & Disguise
Mistakes are inevitable in almost every woodworking project. But what makes a project great isn’t perfection but instead the illusion of perfection. With a few tips and tricks, you can easily hide woodworking mistakes and create the perfect piece. Remember- woodworking is not about perfection; it’s about learning how to fix and disguise your mistakes….
Woodworking: 9 Essential Tools For Beginners
Woodworking projects can be complicated, but power tools efficiently do the job. For beginners, the vast selection of power tools beneficial to woodworking can be overwhelming. So, we comprised a list of the top 9 woodworking tools you need as a beginner so you can always #DoYourBestWork. Power Drills Replace your screwdriver with a cordless…