The first day the US military took control over the former Libyan city of Benghazi, the country’s largest city, on 28 September 2012, one of the first things that struck a visitor was no smoke or explosions. The new government, it seemed, was working. But soon many details were beginning to disappear: there was no […]
How many furniture makers does the UK manufacture? What type of furniture is manufactured? To answer the question asked above: The most basic information (basically, they don’t have a website) which a Furniture Maker could provide me is the minimum wage he/she is paid by their company for each hour that he/she works. So, as […]
What is a bad project? What are common mistakes? Let’s take a look at the following list of common problems that most woodworkers have had to face when they first take on a project. The following is a list of common mistakes made by beginner woodworkers that should be avoided. Please don’t copy them onto […]
You can start your own business from a great starting point of your own free time. A little planning time will keep you motivated and your design and materials budget in check. Your start-up should be self sufficient. This means that all the business costs (including rent, insurance, equipment, etc…) should be paid by the […]
The best way to build a small workshop is to pick a basic piece of machinery. You can be sure to pick a machine that is in reasonably good condition. The first thing to pick out is a piece of wood, and it should be a single square of solid and thick, untreated hard maple. […]
A lot of stuff on Etsy may cost something like $600 plus shipping. You may be willing to spend $2,000 on some items to help you get them to your door, but some items may just cost too much. For example, some women are willing to spend $5,000 for a wedding dress or other special […]
I have to admit that I am curious. This is for the aspiring carpentry students who are planning to work their way up to becoming professionals. You are probably interested because carpentry sounds very difficult which is why I will probably make you a lot of money! I will have you making beautiful floors and […]
Woodshop is a great way to develop skills and earn money. However, like most trades, it involves lots of paperwork and time. This article will focus on the benefits of woodworking, but we’ll take the time to explain just a little about woodworking to get a feel for it, so you can make a decision […]
The industry was $18 billion in revenue in 2005. The average furniture maker made $2.45 per item sold in 2005, but the median gross profit fell to $1.05 because of “labor-intensive” work for furniture “the situation has become alarming” for the new policy, which prohibits certain activities by Russian Internet users as well as information […]
You can get around without one if you do this: Cut your table saw blade off and place it on the floor. Cut 1″ off the bottom of the blade so you can put the table saw blade on top of the blade. Lay your sawing piece on the floor, then set the sawing piece […]