argh.pirate asked:


I want to go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and buy some lumber for my newly bought power tools. I plan on making random things whenever I feel like it and I’m looking for a general all purpose type of wood. I know there are specific woods for specific projects but there has to be something that’s okay for everything. I want to build chests, little bookcases, rice paper lamps, stools, dvd cases, or whatever else I can think of. I’d also like to keep it in the cheap to moderate price range nothing expensive I just want to stock up. Thanks.

Amy asked:


How to keep the carpet from getting sawdust ingrained into it. How to keep the carpet from getting ripped up by power tools. I thought about putting down a large sheet of plastic, but I don’t know how resistant to wear and tear that would be.

Dallas Chic asked:


I currently have a power miter saw and drill. I thought a table saw might be helpfull in cutting large wood pieces. I have looked at nail guns, however the ones I feel comfortable using do not have the capabilities of using large size nails.

Eddie asked:


I want to make basic wood projects like a gate for my backyard. Can you recommend a table saw and other tools and/or power tools that would be essential to woodworking?