Grant Campbell - Articles

Stave Construction

If you have ever looked at a barrel to see how it is assembled, you will have noticed that it is constructed of segments. These are called “staves”, and the principle is used in any application where the end product is to be rounded or connected end to end in a circular fashion. Read

By: Grant Campbell | 04/08/2007 | Home Improvement

Miter Angles

Segments and staves are used in woodworking to form circles, arches, cylinders and polygons. Once you decide on how many sides or segments your polygon will have..... Read

By: Grant Campbell | 04/08/2007 | Home Improvement

How to Use Epoxies

I have developed a good working relationship with epoxies, and I use them quite often in place of other adhesives, especially when high strength and moisture resistance are factors. Read

By: Grant Campbell | 04/08/2007 | Home Improvement

Maximize your Drill Press

Learn to develop the full potential of your drill press with accessories you can buy or build Read

By: Grant Campbell | 26/03/2007 | Home Improvement

Marquetry, Parquetry and Inlay

Learn to paint with wood, using vaneers of gontrastiing colors and grain patterns. Learn how parquetry and inlay are similar. Read

By: Grant Campbell | 25/03/2007 | Home Improvement

How to Bend Wood

Article discusses various methods for bending wood. Bend wood by laminating, hot bending, wet bending and steam bending. Read

By: Grant Campbell | 20/03/2007 | Home Improvement