Hardware & Materials

1 lb Minwax 78500 Natural Paste Finishing Wax Protective Finish

I have used Minwax for decades before I started making my own. Great paste wax not just for finishing, be also lubrication, rust prevention, and keeping glue from sticking to worksurfaces. Read More

Nuvia Organics USDA Certified Carnauba Wax, 100% Vegan - Great for DIY Cosmetics, Food Grade, Various Uses, 16oz

Carnauba wax is usually the hardest wax in most paste wax formulas, and has the highest melting temperature. This makes these formulas more durable, as explained in “Paste Wax Mix-up”.

Stakich Yellow Beeswax Pellets - Natural, Cosmetic Grade, Premium Quality - (1 lb)

Beeswax may be the oldest of all finishing materials, and is still preferred by many craftsman as the best way to rub out and preserve a finish. We use a healthy proportion of beeswax in our paste wax formula, as shown in “Paste Wax Mix-up”.

Candeo Candle Supply - Microcrystalline Wax - 195� F Melt Point - 1lb Bag

Microcrystalline wax is derived from petroleum, similar to paraffin, but the molecular structure is quite different. In a wax blend, such as the paste wax formulas we show in “Paste Wax Mix-up”, it improves consistency, texture and the ability of the waxes to repel water. Read More

pt Minwax 40916 Clear Wipe-On Poly Water-Based Polyurethane, Gloss

We reviewed this water-based polyurethane finish in “Finding the Perfect Finish” and were impressed with the ease of application and how little effort it took to rub out. Read More

Minwax 40910000 Wipe-On Poly, Pint, Satin, 16 Fl Oz

After testing the Minwax’s water-based wipe-on poly in our video “Finding the Perfect Finish”, we decided to investigate the oil-based version and found it just as impressive. Exceptionally easy to apply, easy to rub out. And it “warms” the wood grain like most oil-based finishes do.

HOPE'S 100% Pure Tung Oil, Food Safe, Premium Waterproof Natural Wood Finish and Sealer for Indoor and Outdoor Projects, 32 Fl Oz, 1 Pack

Raw tung oil penetrates the wood deeply, highlighting the grain. It does not build up on the wood surface, but multiple coats will create a pleasant sheen. Good alternative when you need a non-toxic food-safe finish. We reviewed Hope’s Tung Oil In “Finding the Perfect Finish”.

General Finishes Wood Bowl Finish, 1 Pint

A non-toxic finish that can be built up and rubbed out to a reasonable gloss. You can apply it with a brush or by simply wiping it on. General’s Wood Bowl Finish was featured in “Finding the Perfect Finish”.

General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Oil Based Topcoat, 1 Quart, Gloss

Great high-gloss finish; builds depth quickly, rubs out easily. Can be wiped on or brushed on. We reviewed Arm-R-Seal in “Finding the Perfect Finish”.

Minwax, pint 47500000 Tung Oil Finish

This has been our favorite finish for years because it penetrates deeply and enhances the wood grain. We often mix it with a little spar urethane to punch up the gloss and durability – see “Finding the Perfect Finish”. Read More

Wood Dye - Aniline Dye 5 Color Kit - Wood Stain Powder

Five colors of water-based aniline dyes -- black, brown, blue, red, and yellow -- enough to make one quart of each color. This is what we used to color the lantern parts shown in “Making a Halloween Lantern”. You'll also need distilled water and denatured alcohol to mix these up.

Bob Smith Industries BSI-205 Clear Slow-Cure Epoxy (4.5 oz. Combined)

We first bought Bob Smith Slow-Cure Epoxy to compare it to other adhesives in or video “Best Adhesives for Chair Repair”. As we said in the video, this is a great adhesive, especially when you need some extra time to glue-up a complex assembly.

Titebond Franklin International 5005 II Premium Wood Glue, 1 Gal

I’ve been using Titebond II since it first came out in 1991 (and Titebond Original for 20 years before that). Enough said. Read More

Titebond 1416 III Ultimate Wood Glue, 1-Gallon

While Titebond II is water-resistant, Titedond III is truly waterproof once cured. It’s thinner than many other adhesives, which is both a blessing and a curse. Its consistency makes it go farther; and it’s easier to apply in crevices, holes, and mortises. But it’s also more prone to run.

Starbond 2 oz. Super Fast Thin CA Glue (Premium Cyanoacrylate Super Glue) for Woodworking, Woodturning, Hobby Models, CA Finish, Inlays

Cyanoacrylate glues are usually pretty thick so they stay where you apply them and don’t run. But every now, you need a super glue to run or soak down into the materials you’re working with. We’ve found this does it just fine.

Starbond 2 oz. Medium CA Glue (Premium Cyanoacrylate Super Glue) for Quick Glue-ups, Woodworking, Woodturning, Hobby Models

The formula is a little thicker than Starbon’s thin cyanoacrylate and stays put – it won’t run. It works great as it is, but having this stuff along side the thin Starbond stuff allows you to mix them and get the precise consistency you need for a specific job.

3M Scotch-Brite Ultra Fine Hand Pad 7448-20 Count

We use these to smooth and rub out finishes between coats. It’s a very light abrasive between 600 and 800 grit. See -- “Finding the Perfect Finish”. The flexible pad reaches into crevices and conforms to all surfaces. Read More

Karebac LR5C180 Premium Gold 5" PSA 180 Grit C-Weight Aluminum Oxide Stearated Sanding Discs 100 Discs/Linkroll

These are the (comparatively) inexpensive sandpaper discs that we use with our sanders and the TGR Loop-to-PSA Converters. They come in 100-disc rolls.

5" Loop to PSA Vinyl Conversion - 5 pcs

Most sanders come with hook-and-loop (H&L) discs and the H&L sanding discs are expensive. The older-style adhesive (PSA) discs are more reasonable. So we use these 5"-diameter converters to mount PSA discs on H&L sanders, saving money. We should probably do a video on this.

B&P Lamp® 1/8 IP X 36 Inch All Thread Pipe, 3/8 Inch Diameter, Zinc Plated Steel for Floor and Table Lamp Restoration

This is the "lamp pipe" we used like a long bolt to hold the Halloween Lantern together. It's 3/8" in diameter, 36" long (enough for two lanterns), and has a standard 1/8 IP thread. You will also need a 1/8 IP nut, an "eye nut" and two 3/8" flat washers.

ECUDIS 1/8-IP Lighting Loops with Link Buckle Connectors for Light Fixture Chandelier Chain Extension, Pack of 2, Black

These are the eye nuts we used hold the Halloween Lantern together. They will also enable you to hang it, if you so wish. Each nut has a 1" diameter ring and standard standard 1/8 IP threads. You will also need a 1/8 IP 3/8" diameter lamp pipe, and two 3/8" flat washers.

HOME MOST 2-Pack Halloween Pumpkin Lights with Remote/Timer - Orange Pumpkin Lights LED Battery Operated Decor - Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Outdoor Decorations -

Two "Pumpkin Lights" with a remote control to turn them on and off without having to reach into the lanter. There are also settings to make the light flicker or shine steadily, make them bright or dim, or make them turn off automatically in so many hours. These are the lights I used in “Making a Halloween Lantern”.

Hicarer Quartz Pendulum Trigger Clock Movement Chime Music Box Completer Pendulum Clock Kit with 3 Pairs of Spades, Fancy, Straight Clock Hands

When building clocks, I prefer Hicarer clock movements for their simplicity, durability, and the completeness of their kits. This is the movement and kit I used to make the “Infinity Cube Clock”.

Berta, 2 Pieces Full Overlay Frameless Soft Closing European Hinges, 110 Degree 3D Adjustable Clip On Concealed Kitchen Cabinet Door Hinges with Screws (2 Pieces)

We show these concealed hinges in “Concealed Hinges 101”. I use them because they’re well-made, reasonably priced, and Berta offers a huge selection for overlay, partial overlay, and inset doors. This hinge is designed for "full" overlay, meaning that the installed door will overlap the door frame by 3/4".

Berta (2 Pieces) 3/8 inch Overlay Face Frame Soft Closing Hinges, 105 Degree 4-Ways 2-Cam Adjustment Concealed Kitchen Cabinet Door Hinges with Screws (3/8" Overlay, 2 Pieces)

We show these concealed hinges in “Concealed Hinges 101”. I use them because they’re well-made, reasonably priced, and Berta offers of huge selection for overlay, partial overlay, and inset doors. This is one of the most popular partial overlay hinges.

Berta (2 Pieces) Inset Soft Close Frameless Hinges, 110 Degree 6-Ways 3-Cam Adjustment Concealed Kitchen Cabinet Hinges (2 Pieces)

We show these concealed hinges in “Concealed Hinges 101”. I use them because they’re well-made, reasonably priced, and Berta offers of huge selection for overlay, partial overlay, and inset doors. This is a pair of inset hinges, when you want to mount the door inside the case or face frame.

1 Inch Roller Ball Transfer Bearing, Flange Mounted Carbon Steel Round Ball Transfer Unit, Universal Rotation Ball Casters for Conveyor, Roller Stand, Transmission, Load Capacity 400 lbs (1 inch, 16)

Absolutely the best way to feed long or large workpieces past a saw or cutter. These bearings are omni-directional so you don’t have to align them with the direction of feed. We used these bearings in making our “Custom Saw Stand”. Read More

Sanniu Fairy Lights Battery Operated, 2 Packs Mini Battery Powered Copper Wire Starry String Lights for Christmas,Bedroom, Parties,Wedding,Indoor,Home Decoration (5m/16ft Warm White)

We used these lights to illuminate our “Nesting Christmas Trees”. Easy to install, inexpensive, and versatile. Great for decorative projects where you don’t want the distraction of blinking lights.

Camphor Blocks Refined 16 Blocks (64 Tablets)

These compressed blocks of crystallized camphor work like magic to keep your tools from rusting when in storage, as we show in “Seven Ways to Prevent Rust”. No application needed, you just drop the blocks in drawers, tool boxes, and enclosed spaces where you keep your tools. Read More

Pro Grade - Acid Brushes - 144 Count 3/8" Boar Hair Acid Flux Brushes

These little brushes have a thousand uses around a workshop, from spreading glue and other chemicals to cleaning up the sawdust that falls on machinery and accumulates in hard-to-reach crevices. We couldn’t be without them.