In part 2 of the "Versatile Workbench" build, I create the lamination for the top using 3/4" MDF and 1/2" plywood and add ...

Because it’s made from fine wood fibers, MDF is highly absorbent and soaks up moisture easily. In wet, humid places like the kitchen and bathroom, this can cause swelling and warping.

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Screws may be commonplace, but that doesn't mean they're simple. A screw is any shaft with a corkscrew groove carved around its surface and, regardless of their design, screws are usually used to ...

More than 500 influential directors, actors and other notable names in Hollywood and around the world voted on the best films released since Jan. 1, 2000. Here is how their ballots stacked up. Between ...

Students in a New Product Development course at UW-Stout recently completed a 3-1/2 week project developing toolless bed connections for Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC. The project kicked off on ...

Wood screws are a vital component in any woodworking project; they provide a secure and durable fastening solution. Sadly, not all wood screws are the same, so it is imperative to select the right ...

As moisture enters and leaves wood, the volume and properties of wood are changed accordingly. Since there is no guaranteed method for keeping moisture out of wood, appropriate design measures must be ...

Getting the best fastener can often be an afterthought on a major design project, and this can lead to problems. For example, a Fortune 500 manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks were having ...

When you're redoing your kitchen, you have several common kitchen cabinet finishes to consider. White painted cabinets surged in popularity in the 2000s and 2010s, and, while stained cabinets are ...