Unlock the Full Potential of Your Router - The Benefits of Spiral Cut Bits Router bits are indispensable tools in the arsenal of any woodworker, enabling a variety of tasks from edging to grooving. While standard straight bits are widely used due to their affordability and availability, spiral cut bits are increasingly favoured for their superior performance and precision. These specialised bits come in two primary varieties: spiral upcut and spiral downcut, each designed to tackle specific challenges in woodworking. Despite their higher cost, the advantages offered by spiral cut bits make them a worthwhile investment for those seeking the highest quality in their woodworking projects. Category: Routing Read More
Mastering Hollowing - Tips for Using Easy Wood Tools Hollowing is a critical aspect of woodturning that allows for the creation of vessels, bowls, and other items with hollow interiors. For many woodworkers, the initial challenges associated with hollowing can be daunting, leading to frustration and subpar results. The introduction of Easy Wood Tools into the workshop has revolutionised the approach to hollowing, providing greater control, precision, and confidence. Category: Woodturning Read More
Transform Your Drilling - Why the Snappy Countersink Drill Bit is a Game Changer Traditionally, woodworkers have relied on separate drill bits for drilling and countersinking, often requiring frequent tool changes. This method, while effective, is time-consuming and can disrupt the workflow. Switching between a drill bit and a countersink bit, even with quick-release systems, can slow down the process, especially when working on extensive projects like decking or cabinetry. Additionally, managing multiple tools or drills to streamline the process adds to the complexity and expense. Category: Drilling Read More
Enhancing Leather Durability with Walrus Oil - A Comprehensive Guide By Alaina Bodley Walrus Oil Leather Oil is quickly becoming a go-to solution for leather care enthusiasts seeking a natural, effective product for maintaining their leather goods. Made from a blend of organic ingredients, this leather oil is designed not just to protect, but also to rejuvenate and enhance the appearance of leather items. Its organic formulation ensures that it is safe to use directly with hands, making it a convenient option for everyday leather maintenance. In this guide, we will explore the various benefits of Walrus Oil, how it can be applied for optimal results, and share personal experiences to illustrate its effectiveness on different leather products. Category: Product Review, Recommended Read More
A Beginners Guide to Japanese Saws By Geoff Doube In a recent informal poll, Timbecon employees expressed an almost unanimous preference for them over their Western counterparts (with the exceptions remaining diplomatically neutral). But what makes Japanese saws so good? Category: Sawing, Recommended Read More
Bevel Envy - Sharpening by hand - A simple step by step guide Sharpening induced anxiety is better known as Bevel Envy. A debilitating condition that affects a broad range of woodworking practitioners. This may seem like a joke, yet if you are unable to sharpen well for whatever reason - it will limit you in the craft. Category: Sharpening, Recommended Read More
A Buyer’s Guide to Thicknessers By Alaina Bodley If you prefer to work with machines in your workshop, you’ll find that there are few essential machines needed to get the job done. Planing takes your rough sawn, or bent and bowed timber and turns it into a useable and squared piece, from where the magic really happens! Category: Trending, Planing Read More
Setting Up a Wood Workshop with Limited Space – Part I – Workflow and Layout By Alaina Bodley In the squeeze of a small space, setting up your woodworking shop with all the bells and whistles might feel like mission impossible, but it doesn't need to be! Whether you're reclaiming your garage or a spare room, it is all about getting clever with the layout. Seeing a small space shapeshift into an efficient workshop will be just as satisfying as the completion of the projects created within it. Category: Site & Workshop, Trending Read More
Bevel Envy - Treatments Available via Machine Therapy Sharpening induced anxiety is better known as Bevel Envy. A debilitating condition that affects a broad range of woodworking practitioners. This may seem like a joke, yet if you are unable to sharpen well for whatever reason - it will limit you in the craft. Category: Sharpening, Trending Read More
How to find estimated shipping on the Timbecon website By Hague Haswell You can now get estimated shipping costs just by going through the checkout! Category: Timbecon News Read More