Varnish can do a lot of things. It can protect wood by preventing scratches from marring that table top. It can enhance plain wood grain by adding a bit of color to it. It can even make wood water-resistant, (although not wholly waterproof), by coating it in a sealing finish. What can’t varnish do? Well, …
When you oil a cutting board, the goal is to try and make that wood grain as water-repellent as possible. This is no small feat, least of all because wood fibers absolutely love to absorb liquids, water, and moisture like a sponge. And once water gets into wood fibers, wood can warp, twist, rot and …
Walnut Oil Vs Mineral Oil: Which One’s Better For Your Cutting Board? Read More »
The exact type of wood you choose can make or break your cutting board… or your kitchen cutlery! But, when it comes to the world of cutting boards, there are two specific hardwoods that seem to get recommended time and again; Hard Maple and Cherry Wood. These two tough straight-grained wood types are widely used …
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You always need to thin shellac first if you want this finish to have the right consistency. If you don’t, it’ll be too thick for a wooden surface and will coat on unevenly, (as this stuff is meant to be applied thinly). Now, when it comes to finishes such as lacquer, mineral spirits can easily …
Thinning Shellac With Mineral Spirits Won’t Work (Here’s What Will) Read More »
Polyurethane is used as a top coat because it is so durable. Not much will get past poly sealer once it has dried, hardened and cured onto the surface of wood. But, what do you do if you begin to notice little spots marring your polyurethane coat. Well, those numerous little dust pimples are actually …
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Varnish, Polyurethane, Lacquer, (plus every other sealing top coat besides), all consistently do the same thing. And what is that, you reckon? Well, they all help to preserve wood by wrapping the surface of lumber with a hardwearing coat. This tough cover not only prevents wood from succumbing to wear and tear, but it is …
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If you own a piece of Teak wood garden furniture, you probably already know that this lumber can handle the outdoor elements all year round. That’s because when you get right down to it, Teak wood has a lot of natural water-resistance and high durability. This makes it an exceptional choice for boats, exterior buildings …
Are you looking for a hardwood that’s perfect for woodturning? Well, Oak is a rather dense hardwood. And choosing a lighter-weight lumber would be easier to turn – and less harsh on your wood lathe. But besides that? What are we generally looking for in a good block of turning wood? Well, there are three …
Wood finishing can be a confusing process. Simply deciding between all of the different finishes out there can be mind boggling. And it’s not just the standard stock finishes that you need worry about. There are also numerous finish blends and recipes – each one mixed to their own special ratios. Take Tru-oil, for example. …
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It’s naturally sourced, can bind to almost any type of surface, and it’s is also water resistant. So, what finish can do all of these things and more besides? Shellac, obviously! This natural sealer doesn’t fade or discolor as it ages. And it can be easily rubbed on to leave behind a highly glossy finish. …
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