There are a lot of great wood types for making the body of a guitar. But few are as lightweight as Paulownia wood. But the weight of a wood type can have a significant impact on the tonal properties of a guitar. So what kind of sound quality can you expect to get out of …
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A lot of popular culinary oils make for terrible cutting board wood finishes. In fact, food-based oils are often the worst offenders for ruining otherwise perfectly good chopping blocks. That’s because culinary oils have a limited shelf life. And, once they’ve soaked down into that wooden board, it’s next to impossible to rinse those rancid …
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There are plenty of food safe finishes out there. And, you could argue that any drying wood finish — that cures into a hard resin — can be deemed food safe. But there’s a key difference between a food safe wood finish and a food grade one. And this difference means that many food safe …
As a woodworking enthusiast, you already know by now that polyurethane is a fantastic water-resistant wood sealer. Most other wood finishes are more water-repellent coatings than water tight sealants. And when it comes to MDF, water proofing this material is very important. But, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is a tricky material to properly seal. The …
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Polyurethane is a fantastic waterproofing wood finish. It can be applied over most other wood finishes and stains. And, unlike some popular oil finishes, it doesn’t need frequent reapplications. What’s more, it is one of just a few truly waterproofing wood sealants. Now, with a wood such as Maple, this is really good news. Why? …
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You’re probably already familiar with the idea of using hardwoods as firewood. White Oak, Birch, Mulberry, and even Sugar Maple, are among some of best clean burning sources of fuel. But, softwoods — particularly woods such as Pine and Fir — rarely get recommended for the fireplace. And for good reason (which we dive further …
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Do you know the real key to composting wood chips? Nitrogen. And lot’s of it. Nitrogen helps to accelerate the break down of composting material, such as wood, rotting vegetables, and garden waste. So, adding a nitrogen-rich accelerant to your compost is going to really speed things up. But, does urea have enough nitrogen to …
Is It Really Worth Composting Wood Chips With Urea? Read More »
The ideal garden needs to have a fantastic looking garden set. And furniture made with wood always makes for the most durable long lasting items. Except, this isn’t always the case. Some wood types are incredibly durable and long-lasting — but that’s provided not a drop of rainwater gets on them. In other words, certain …
Is Ash Wood Really A Good Choice For Outdoor Furniture? Read More »
Cutting boards can be made from various types of materials. But, the result is still the same for all of them. That’s because a good cutting board is simply one that can provide a safe food prepping surface. Which is why good old fashioned wood is one of the most food safe cutting board materials. …
Is Pecan Wood Good For Cutting Boards? (Revealed) Read More »
Teak, Acacia, and even Sugar Maple. All of these hardwoods have one big thing in common…they all can make for amazing durable cooking utensils. But what about Beech wood? How well does this timber hold up as cookware material? Well, in this post, you’ll discover what type of wood makes for the most long lasting …
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