Is your brand-new band saw giving you trouble? Are you struggling to get it to cut through wood (all without smoking up a storm)? Well, this is a surprisingly common problem when it comes to using power saw tools. And it takes practice to learn how to get smooth cuts without tear-outs or burn marks. […]
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Danish oil is probably one of the most popular wood finishes you can use on interior wooden furniture. It is a fast drying top coat. And, it’ll cure in a fraction of the time of other finishes such as Linseed oil or Tung oil. And as a penetrating oil based finish, it’ll also sink right
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Natural solid wood is one of the most durable materials you can make a bed from. But, many popular furniture hardwoods aren’t exactly that rot resistant. For example, Hard Maple may be tough, but it’ll fast succumb to rot and decay if left untreated and unsealed. So, one of the ways we protect wood from
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Building a treehouse is a fantastic way to get your kids to fall in love with playing outside. And, figuring out your plan for that above-ground playroom, is a lot of fun for you too. But, your treehouse will be facing the harsh outdoor elements all year round. Which means, that the wood you use
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Wood is already expensive enough. But, pressure treated wood costs even more. And that increase in price can add thousands to the cost of installing a deck. But, can you save money by simply using untreated wood for your outdoor projects instead? Well, in this post, you will discover what pressure treatments actually do to
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When it comes to bird baths, wood glues need to be two things; they need to be bird safe and waterproof. Now, most popular wood glues are fairly water-resistant. Yet, surprisingly, rather few of these glues are 100% waterproof. So, in this post, you will discover the best type of sealant for a birdbath. You
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The most durable high gloss wood finishes tend to have additives and chemicals in them. But, those additives can mean these finishes aren’t always the safest thing to use in your kitchen. So, in this post, we explain the difference between a food safe and food grade wood finish — and why it matters for
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When it comes to selecting lumber for your mallet, the most important thing you need to consider is density. For example, is that timber going to be hard enough to drive dowels into place? You see, dense tough hardwoods are going to do a better job at handling the jarring impact of each knock. So,
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Sandboxes can be so much fun for kids to play in. But, ‘fun sandboxes’ must first and foremost be ‘safe sandboxes’. Which means that you need to be careful about which wood finishes or treatments you use on that wooden sandbox. Now, pressure treated wood has earned a reputation for being the sort of timber
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Want to soundproof your woodwork shop? But, are you also worried about the high cost of soundproofing materials? Then you might be surprised to learn that MDF can be used to help soundproof workshop walls. But, exactly how good is MDF at absorbing sound? Well, in this post, you’ll find out the easiest (and cheapest)
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