What is there to know about woodworking? There isn’t much to is other than cutting some wood and then affixing pieces together, right? There’s a whole world to woodworking. With the advice below, you’ll be sure to understand woodworking better.

Stir your paint and stain, don’t shake it! Some of the ingredients in these stains and finishes tend to settle to the bottom over time. However, shaking can cause bubbling and prevent a thorough mixing of the product. Stir for at least five minutes so that everything is even.

TIP! Safety is of utmost concern when you are doing any time of woodworking project. Always wear safety equipment and use tools the proper way.

You want to know the different characteristics of the wood you’re going to use, especially before the staining process. Paint grade wood is generally of lower quality and stain grade has better grain patterns. Also, particleboard and veneer will be a lot more different. Veneer isn’t going to absorb a lot of stain while your particleboard will absorb way too much. Having the right wood will help ensure that your project goes as planned.

You want to be sure that you have the right size nails for your project. If you get something too big, the wood may break and not be very secure. In addition, if you pick up something that is too little, it won’t be big enough to do the job correctly. You need to identify the proper size for your project.

Add spring to the grip. A spring clamp may be useful sometimes, but only if you can use more than one hand. It can very hard to open these up just using one hand. There is a way to make it easier. Take all the clamps you’ll need and put them on a piece of wood or something within reach. This will put them close to the jaw size for your piece, so you will not fumble around as much.

TIP! If you plan on staining your project, try using pre-stain conditioner on your wooden surfaces. Using a pre-conditioner will help you avoid blotches when staining.

Do you now appreciate all there is to woodworking? If you answered in the affirmative, take note of the ways in which your life can be enriched by it. It makes a great hobby or career, and you can make a great future out of developing this skill.