Skip to contentLearn how to use your circular saw to make laser-accurate straight cuts! Here are four sure-fire ways to cut precise straight lines on boards and plywood!We’ve all tried to make a straight cut with our circular saw. Despite our best efforts, the blade always wanders away from our pencil line. Then the blade binds up when we try to get the saw back on track. Now we just wasted time, money and plywood. Circular saws don’t have a good way to move in a straight line. I have the solution. Today I’m sharing four foolproof ways to cut straight lines with a circular saw.Thank you to...…Skip to contentLearn how to use your circular saw to make laser-accurate straight cuts! Here are four sure-fire ways to cut precise straight lines on boards and plywood!We’ve all tried to make a straight cut with our circular saw. Despite our best efforts, the blade always wanders away from our pencil line. Then the blade binds up when we try to get the saw back on track. Now we just wasted time, money and plywood. Circular saws don’t have a good way to move in a straight line. I have the solution. Today I’m sharing four foolproof ways to cut straight lines with a circular saw.Thank you to...WW…

Skip to contentLearn how to select the best wood for your woodworking projects! Discover insider tips about what to look for and where to buy top-quality lumber.Woodworking requires time, patience, and the right materials. But with so many wood varieties, how do you know which is right for your project?In this article, I’m sharing how to select the best lumber for your DIY projects, from recognizing the difference between hardwoods and softwoods to understanding their pros and cons. I’ll also give you tips on where to shop for wood and how to choose the straightest boards.By following these...…Skip to contentLearn how to select the best wood for your woodworking projects! Discover insider tips about what to look for and where to buy top-quality lumber.Woodworking requires time, patience, and the right materials. But with so many wood varieties, how do you know which is right for your project?In this article, I’m sharing how to select the best lumber for your DIY projects, from recognizing the difference between hardwoods and softwoods to understanding their pros and cons. I’ll also give you tips on where to shop for wood and how to choose the straightest boards.By following these...WW…

Skip to contentWhat is an awl and what is it used for? Learn why you want one, what could happen if you don’t use an awl, and how to use it in this step-by-step tutorial.DIYers often ask “what is an awl?”, “what is an awl used for in woodworking?”, and “do you need an awl?”.We’re answering all of these questions, plus, we’ll look at two ways to use an awl.This tutorial contains affiliate links to supplies and tools. Purchases made using these links help support the Saws on Skates website and allows me to share more projects and tips with you. There is no cost to you for using these links....…Skip to contentWhat is an awl and what is it used for? Learn why you want one, what could happen if you don’t use an awl, and how to use it in this step-by-step tutorial.DIYers often ask “what is an awl?”, “what is an awl used for in woodworking?”, and “do you need an awl?”.We’re answering all of these questions, plus, we’ll look at two ways to use an awl.This tutorial contains affiliate links to supplies and tools. Purchases made using these links help support the Saws on Skates website and allows me to share more projects and tips with you. There is no cost to you for using these links....WW…

Skip to contentA sander is one of the essential tools in finishing furniture. Choosing the right one isn’t always easy. Learn which type is best for your project here.What sander do you need for your furniture project? There are several types of sanders, and they do similar things, but a few significant differences set them apart.Which is better for sanding through multiple layers of paint? Which one can leave swirl marks on the surface of the wood? Which one can get into hard-to-reach places? Which one should you buy first? It’s important to know the differences, so you can choose the best...…Skip to contentA sander is one of the essential tools in finishing furniture. Choosing the right one isn’t always easy. Learn which type is best for your project here.What sander do you need for your furniture project? There are several types of sanders, and they do similar things, but a few significant differences set them apart.Which is better for sanding through multiple layers of paint? Which one can leave swirl marks on the surface of the wood? Which one can get into hard-to-reach places? Which one should you buy first? It’s important to know the differences, so you can choose the best...WW…

Skip to contentYou may also enjoy these 9 Solutions to Common Pocket Hole Problems.I’ve received a handful of messages lately from DIYers about an issue they’re having with their pocket hole joints. The issue is their joints move out of alignment when they begin to drive the pocket screws into the workpieces.Daniel: How do I stop parts [from] creeping out of alignment when assembling?”Marek: My biggest problem is that when I tighten, one of the two pieces moves up a bit.”Orhan: I have difficulty in keeping the pieces to be joined by pocket screws in alignment. The torque that the screw...…Skip to contentYou may also enjoy these 9 Solutions to Common Pocket Hole Problems.I’ve received a handful of messages lately from DIYers about an issue they’re having with their pocket hole joints. The issue is their joints move out of alignment when they begin to drive the pocket screws into the workpieces.Daniel: How do I stop parts [from] creeping out of alignment when assembling?”Marek: My biggest problem is that when I tighten, one of the two pieces moves up a bit.”Orhan: I have difficulty in keeping the pieces to be joined by pocket screws in alignment. The torque that the screw...WW…