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The Difference, from Canadian Woodworking, clearly explains the distinctions between common woodworking terms, helping readers build knowledge and confidence.
The Difference: shoulder and rabbet planes
At first glance, shoulder and rabbet planes look quite similar — both have blades that extend the full width of the tool’s body, allowing them to cut right into corners. However, there are important differences in design and purpose that set them apart.
The Difference: sapwood and heartwood
Sapwood and hardwood are two distinct types of wood found within a tree, and understanding the difference between them is important for selecting, working with and finishing wood.
The Difference: rasps, files and rifflers
Rasps, files and rifflers are essential hand tools for shaping and smoothing wood, each with unique construction and uses.
The Difference: pores and grain
Wood pores and wood grain are two distinct characteristics of wood that define its structure, texture and appearance.
The Difference: voltage, amp-hour and watt-hour
All battery packs are made up of individual cells, each with a voltage (V), often called “nominal voltage”, of 3.6V.
The Difference: rabbets, dadoes and grooves
Some woodworking tools, terms and techniques can be confusing. Here, we’ll help you make sense of the finer points of woodworking so you can make the right decision for your situation.
The Difference: Linseed, tung and teak oil
Woodworking tools, terms and techniques can sometimes be confusing. Here, we help you make sense of the finer points of woodworking so you can make the right decision for your situation.
The Difference: Drill bit and driver bit
Woodworking tools, terms and techniques can sometimes be confusing. Here, we help you make sense of the finer points of woodworking so you can make the right decision for your situation.
The Difference: bevel-down and bevel-up
Some woodworking tools, terms and techniques can be confusing. Here, we’ll help you make sense of the finer points of woodworking so you can make the right decision for your situation.
