Particle board is a tricky material to fasten. Tear-outs can happen frequently, and screws will loosen out of position…if you don’t use the correct ones for the job. So, in this post, we reveal why specially designed particle board screws make it easy to fasten this manufactured wood. You will also find out if your …
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Pecan wood is one of the hardest, toughest woods you can manually work with. And that toughness is why this lumber is so sought-after. Now, floors get put through a lot of every day wear and tear. So they need to be made from durable strong materials — at least if you want your floor …
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OSB is probably one of the strongest manufactured woods out there. In terms of its shear strength along, OSB sits heads and shoulders above Plywood. Which is why this material often gets used for roof sheathing. And, unlike MDF, those compressed OSB boards are surprisingly water-resistant, in that it doesn’t readily absorb moisture. Still, water-resistant …
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MDF is an adaptable material that has a wide range of uses, from cabinetry to soundproofing. However, MDF is far from a natural material. This wood composite has no grain texture to speak off. And, as a manufactured wood, it is fairly plain to look at. But, its nothing that a coat of paint can’t …
Polyurethane can do a lot of things. It can protect wood from scratches and scrapes. And it can make the surface of wood water-resistant, and better able to shrug off water-damage. Plus, certain specialty polyurethane finishes, can weatherproof wood against the great outdoors. So, if it can do all that, what can polyurethane do about …
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Polyurethane is one of the most popular wood finishes on the market. It’s easy to apply, and dries fast. Plus, it is one of the more durable wood sealers you can use to safeguard wood from water-damage. But, a quick-drying finish can only dry as fast as conditions will allow. Too much humidity, and polyurethane …
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Making your own furniture is a great way to create a custom piece that compliments the aesthetic of your home. But there are so many different aspects of woodworking that can effect the durability of your wood furniture. Yet, when it comes to exact wood seasoning methods, can this too also impact the quality of …
Kiln Dried Vs Air Dried Wood: Which Type Of Seasoned Lumber Is Right For Your Furniture? Read More »
When you’re making a decorative cutting board, you have a wide range of different woods to choose from. Everything from the appearance of the grain — to how well that wood takes on wood glue — come to mind. But, when it comes to making a cutting board that you’ll actually be prepping food on, …
Your shelves need to do one thing really well…and that’s not to sag under pressure. A vase, stack of books — or even a full toolbox — should pose little problem for well-made shelving. But, more often than not, how you build your shelf isn’t the key to preventing sagging. Instead, it is the material …
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Ebony wood is a dense tough lumber. And, due to the oils saturating Ebony, this rot-resistant timber isn’t the easiest lumber to work with. Thanks to this woods high density, it is tough to machine. Plus, its excess natural tree oils make it difficult to glue and seal. So, you’ll certainly have your work cut …
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