Chefs and cooks can happily debate this question till the cows come home. Whilst us woodworkers are left scratching our heads over what the fuss is all about. The question goes as follows; which grain cutting board is best for food preparation? What’s more, what difference (if any) is there between edge grain vs face …
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Wood absolutely loves water. And it will take any opportunity to drink up that H2O wherever and whenever it can. This is why you always need to do such a good job sealing your wooden work pieces. Especially as that sealer is the only thing stopping wood from snatching at even the lightest mist of …
What To Do When Solid Wood Cabinet Doors Start Warping (Solved!) Read More »
Edge-glued panels allow us to easily make wide wooden projects out of regular-sized boards. Yet, plywood panels are cheap and widely available. Plus, they already come in a handy range of wood types and sizes. So what’s the difference between the two? Edge Glued Panels vs Plywood: What is Edge Glued Board? Edge glued panels …
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If you want to inject color into fading wood furniture, then using wood stain can at first seem like an easy way to bring some life back into those finished work pieces. But, can you stain over oiled wood? When we apply a coat of typical stain to wood, we want the stain to seep …
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So you’re just about ready to wrap-up your latest project. All thats left now is to add a few coats of finish and your job is done… or so you thought. Unfortunately, as you gave your work piece a finishing touch, you’ve started to notice lots of tiny sanding scratch marks showing up all over …
Does Polyurethane Hide Sanding Marks? (7 Things You Need To Know) Read More »
A question that often bugs woodworkers is whether or not wood conditioner is even necessary. And honestly, do we really need to bother applying wood conditioner before a danish oil finish? Well, pre-staining surfaces with wood conditioner is the best way to prevent oil-based stains from appearing patchy and uneven. It is particularly important to …
Should I Apply Wood Conditioner Before Danish Oil? (Explained) Read More »
When we use a miter saw, we rely on miter gauges to help support our workpiece as we cut into it at an angle. So why would anyone bother to make and use a crosscut sled instead of a miter gauge? Crosscut Sled vs Miter Saw A miter saw allows you to cut at a …
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Traditionally, we hoist up Fall displays as soon as August ends. Which is right about when those tree leaves start to change into burnished reds, and the weather starts to cool. So lets take a look at 7 of the best DIY displays that celebrate the most awesome time of year! 1 DIY Fall Porch …
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Do you have a perfect green wood slice that you’re itching to start working on? Well, there is no need to wait around for it dry out (which could take weeks!). Instead, you can speed up that drying process by giving it a good soak in alcohol. But, can you really dry wood slices with …
Drying Wood Slices With Denatured Alcohol (What You Should Know) Read More »
One of the easiest, (and often first), projects new woodworkers take on is the good old wooden spoon. This kitchen drawer staple is incredibly simple to carve – whether using power tools or an inexpensive whittling tool. So, if you have some old wooden spoons laying about the house, why not use them to add …
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