Workbench Wisdom Blog

Written by Lew Amicone The most common weather-based disaster in the United States is flooding. Flooding threatens lives, homes, and businesses. Yearly, the United States spends around $3 billion on dealing with flood damage. Flooding can and does happen everywhere....

 Written by Lew Amicone Woodworking is a great skill to learn. Not only will you be able to make everyday objects that are useful to you and everybody around you, but knowing how to use tools is an incredibly useful...

Written by Lew Amicone Metal is a lustrous material that conducts electricity and heat. You can probably point out multiple items made of metal around you because learning how to extract these metals and turn them into all kinds of...

Written by Lew Amicone When you own a home, you'll find that maintenance is a never-ending task. Some household work is seasonal, such as preparing a home for winter or summer. Other repairs and projects will need to be taken...

The History of Welding Welding dates back thousands of years, with some early examples, such as gold circular boxes, being found from the Bronze Age. These first welders pressure-welded lap joints together to construct these boxes, which experts estimate were...

Written by Lew Amicone Gardening can be a rewarding hobby, whether you grow vegetables, flowers, or both. Not only can you get beneficial exercise as you work to grow plants, but you can also enjoy the fruits of your labors...

Essential Leatherworking Tools Written by Lew Amicone Anvil: An anvil is a heavy, solid object that provides a firm work surface for hammering, punching, shaping, etc. Awl: This sharp tool is used to punch small holes or draw guidelines in...

Written by Lew Amicone Working around the home can be a great way to put your skills to good use. Whether you're performing regular maintenance and repairs or planning a building or renovation project, do-it-yourself construction can save money and...

Written by Lew Amicone  What do pretty jewelry, big trucks, and computers all have in common? They are all made with metals! What are these shiny materials, though? Do they all have something in common? Why are some stronger than...

Written by Lew Amicone  Working with your hands can be very satisfying, especially when your projects result in something you can use and enjoy around the house. Woodworking is one hobby that can encompass simple tasks or extremely involved skills,...

Written by Lew Amicone WHAT IS METAL DETECTING: Metal detecting is a fun and educational hobby that has recently become quite popular, especially in the United States and England. A Metal detectorist typically use a piece of equipment known as...

Written by Lew Amicone   There are few things more rewarding in this world than getting the chance to marvel at something you created with your own two hands. Learning about building, construction, and woodworking not only fosters critical thinking...