Getting Started in Woodworking

      Like many hobbies, getting started in woodworking can seem like a daunting task. There are all kinds of terms that are thrown around, that the whole topic can seem overwhelming. While you may have a basic understanding of some tools and know some projects you might like to try to build, here are some topics that beginning woodworkers often ask about.

1.  What is a Butt Joint?

      All jokes aside, beginning woodworkers sometimes snicker when they first hear of a butt joint. However, once they understand the principle, they understand the name. A butt joint is simply where one board is butted against another one, and then connected with some form of mechanical fastener. In this article on how to make a butt joint like a master woodworker, learn the proper technique to make this most basic of wood joints as strong as possible.

2.  What is a Combination Square?

      A combination square looks like some 21st century revision of a slide rule, complete with a locking mechanism and a bubble level for good measure. How on Earth does one use this gizmo? Well, it's actually much simpler than you might think at first blush, and it is quite a useful tool for certain tasks. Here are some tips on how to use a combination square.

Wood Processing

Wood working is a special type of art work that involves a lot of workers, machinery, their efficiency and much more. This needs a lot of hard working. First of all wood is taken from forests from woodcutters. Wood is then purchased by the factory or workshop where wood is processed through multiple steps to get the required design.

Firstly the wood is trimmed finely in straight logs. The wood which is now trimmed log is cutting into straight boards of wood. Machines with saws are used for removing curved edged of boards. The wood is processed through machines to make its surface shinny. 

The processed wood is now ready for carving professionally. Carving is done with great attention to give it a proper design which is required. And finally beautiful designs for beds or other things are prepared which are ready for polishing or painting.

Here is worker, Shahbaz, from wood workshop located at samanabad, Lahore, Pakistan. He is explaining from where the wood is taken and how it is utilized. 

Wood for Different Purposes

In Pakistan wood is used for many purposes. It is used for furniture making, doors, windows and construction as well. For construction wood is not commonly used in Pakistan but it is commonly used for wooden flooring. It is also used for walls and ceilings as well.

Wood is an excellent material for different things as it is durable, flexible and resistant to rot. Different types of wood are taken from different areas of Pakistan and then send to factories for processing. Then the manufacturers buy wood from these factories and use it accordingly. There are many types of wood used for this purpose which includes following.

Hardwood is use for making cupboards, desks, wooden panels, door-frames and window fittings. It is very durable and resistant to rot, heat, pressure. It can be used for the construction of floors, walls and ceilings as well. Types of hardwood commonly used in Pakistan are Deodar, walnut tree wood and teak.

Deodar is one of the most commonly used woods for constructional purposes in Pakistan. The wood is taken from the Cedrus deodara tree that lies in the Northern region of Pakistan. It is durable, strong and most importantly rot-resistant.

Walnut tree wood is taken from the walnut tree. The walnut wood has different shades but mostly it comes in dark red and pinkish color. It is ideal for making furniture as well as wooden flooring. However, recently there has been an increase in the trend of walnut wood walls.

Woodworking Workshop

             Wood work and carving is done with great passion.  It includes a great deal of labor work. After wood is cut from forests or woods it is taken to workshops and factories. Here wood is processed and proper shape is given to it.

Here are some pictures from a workshop of wood. This work shop is located in Samanabad, Lahore, Pakistan. These pictures show how wood is processed in workshops and depicts hard work done at workshop efficiently. 

Workshop of wood in samanabad, Lahore, Pakisran. 

Chiniot and Its Wooden Work

      Chiniot is famous city of Pakistan for wood working, wood carving and crafts. If you are looking for furniture than Chiniot is the best option you got with amazing hand work and with different price ranges.

      Well Chiniot is the city of Pakistan located in province of Punjab. Chiniot is tehsil headquarters of Jhang District in the former Faisalabad Division. It is located on left bank of the Chenab River on the Sargodha to Faisalabad road.

      Chiniot is renowned for its amazing furniture work that has marketing all over the world. The finest and international quality of furniture is made in Chiniot which is exported to many countries. This city is loved by furniture lovers and travelers.

Bed made from sheesham wood in Chiniot, Pakistan.

      Chiniot’s amazing Wood crafts are shipped to different countries in the world and admired everywhere. People, from within country and outside the country, come and visit the city for its brilliant work in wood carving and hand-made and machinery wood crafts which depicts Pakistani culture and values. They purchase them, admire its styles, solidity and prices and use these things in their daily life routine in homes, offices, schools etc.