Product Review

Exploring the World of Titebond Glues - A Comprehensive Guide for Craftspeople

Glues are not just a toolkit staple; they are a fundamental component in many repair and construction projects, spanning numerous materials and environments. Choosing the right glue is not merely a technical decision; it affects the structural strength, finish, and longevity of any project. In this guide, we delve into the nuances of selecting and applying the most suitable woodworking Titebond glues for different projects.

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.

Walrus Oil

By Geoff Doube

Northern-hemisphere native, the Walrus, is a large marine mammal well known not only for their tusks and whiskers, but also for their habit of waxing lyrical before consuming defenceless oysters. Walrus Oil (not a by-product of a wanting skincare routine), is a US company who make a fantastic range of natural and environmentally-friendly wood finishes.

CA Glue in the Workshop

By Geoff Doube

Many woodworkers have a secret weapon in their workshop. It’s not a fancy machine or an heirloom hand plane. It is in fact a small bottle of a chemical called ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate – better known to most people as ‘CA glue’ or ‘Super Glue’. And that latter name is pretty accurate. CA glue does more jobs, and quicker than any other common adhesive. A bottle, or three, of CA glue will be found in almost every woodworker’s workshop.

MHG Messerschmidt - German Manufactured Chisels

Germany has a reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse, and when we think of German manufacturers we naturally think of the big companies; Volkswagen, Mercedes, Bosch, or Siemens, for example.

So it is surprising to learn that Germany’s manufacturing sector is actually dominated by family-run small-to-medium sized enterprises (known as Mittelstand), who make up nearly 60% of manufacturing as a share of GDP.

Freud - Manufacturers of Exceptional Carbide Tools

Freud is a worldwide leading manufacturer of woodworking carbide saw blades, router bits and shaper cutters. The company’s name “Freud” isn’t a family name such as “Sigmund Freud”, the name is a combination of “Fre” that is short for “fresa” (the Italian word for cutter), and “Ud,” the abbreviation of “Udine” (pronounced “OO-dee-nay”), the Italian city where the Freud company was founded in 1962.