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Woodcraft supply, llc is one of the nation’s oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies. find woodcraft stores in more than 70 major metropolitan areas across the u.s. and woodcraft annually distributes 1.5 million catalogs featuring more than 8,000 items to all 50 states and 117 foreign countries. The woodcraft catalog is a standard among woodworkers as the most complete offering of first rate products for woodworking available anywhere. Woodcraft also publishes six issues of woodcraft magazine annually.

Woodcraft first offered its catalog online in 1995. Since then, woodcraft has grown into a trusted resource for woodworkers by offering a wealth of information, services and products. With the addition of the woodcraft +more, online shoppers have thousands more hard to find products to choose from. Visitors to the web site can also order a catalog, download project plans, see the current sales flyer, subscribe for a woodworking email, request sharpening services, create a wish list, preview woodworking books, see product demo videos, get local store hours, learn about events and find contact information.

Woodcraft magazine is a publication for woodworking enthusiasts. In each issue, find articles with woodworking plans, new techniques to learn, project patterns, and more. Enjoy all the new projects and improve the skills and finished products by ordering woodcraft magazine subscription. Woodcraft magazine focuses on high-interest woodworking projects, techniques, and products through articles that appeal to woodworkers of all skill levels.

1. Twelve premium issues over two years deliver projects that range in size from small keepsake boxes to large furniture, as well as skill-building techniques and projects that save time and or improve a woodworker’s precision and confidence through the project-building process.
2. Seasoned woodworkers write the articles, providing hands-on experience and mentoring for woodworkers of all levels and interests.
3. Tool experts introduce readers to the latest tools and tool innovations.
4. And, for those looking to improve their shops, woodcraft magazine provides authoritative guidance for specialized storage, dust collection, shop setup and more.

Eight Woodworking Tips To Make Shop Work Easier And More Efficient:

1. Sanding Made Easier:

Sanding woodwork by hand may seem like a chore, but with special tools and high-quality sandpaper, get excellent results that often outshine a power sander.

2. Avoid Drywall Screws For Woodworking:

When screwing two pieces of wood together, use the traditional wood screw over the drywall screw for better results. A drywall screw is threaded the full length. Since the top threads tend to grip the first board it enters, this can force two pieces of wood apart slightly because of threads in both boards. Wood screws are made of thicker, softer metal, so they’re break-resistant.

Wood screws do, however, require drill:

1. A pilot hole for the threads
2. A wider counterbore hole the length of the non-threaded shaft
3. A countersink hole for setting the head

3. Know Wood’s Moisture Content:

When building with wood, know the correct moisture content of each piece of wood. Too dry, and the finished product may swell or crack. Too moist, and the end product may shrink or warp. It’s no wonder experts say incorrect moisture causes 80 percent of all woodworking problems.

4. Prevent Excess Glue Stains:

To eliminate stains caused by oozing glue along joints, clamp the pieces together without glue. Apply masking tape over the joint and then cut it with a utility knife. Next, separate the pieces, apply the glue, and clamp them together again. The glue will ooze onto the tape, not the wood. Remove the tape before the glue dries.

5. Measure With A Drafting Square:

Make accurate measuring and marking layouts on boards faster and easier with a drafting square, available at any art supply store.

6. Keep A Clean, Orderly Workspace:

Achieving efficiency in shop can sometimes be as simple as clearing clutter from work area. A disorderly work area can hinder productivity. Another tip: Only keep out items that are usable daily. Everything else should be put in designated areas so they’re quickly retrievable when needed.

7. Keep A Well-Lit Shop:

Pay special attention to lighting. have consistent and ample illumination on all work areas so work from any angle without casting shadows. This ensures safety and productivity.

Consider:

1. Overhead lighting
2. Focused lighting
3. On-tool lights

8. Keep Blades Sharp:

Dull tools such as chisels, blades, planes, scrapers and gouges don’t cut cleanly. They tear at the wood fibers resulting in a fuzzy, uneven, unprofessional look. Tools that have been chipped or nicked require grinding. A bench grinder, wet grinder, or even a belt sander can be used. Avoid letting tool get too hot when using a bench grinder or belt sander to prevent it from losing temper. Dipping it in a pan of cool water every few seconds will help. After grinding, proceed to honing using either a flat wet stone or oil stone. A wet stone is preferred when doing fine woodworking.