Birch trees are a favorite backyard staple. You can find them growing in gardens across most northern parts of North America. So wouldn’t it be great to cut down a couple branches of Birch and try carving this hardwood. Well, first off, is birch wood really any good for carving? Birch wood is widely used …
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So you’ve purchased some fence panels, and now you’re ready to build a picket fence. You’re all set to go! Or are you?… You see, your next step is figuring out the best way to fasten those panels into position. Nails are strong, but they can loosen too easily. And while screws will stay in …
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Hardwood floors look amazing! And this interior design upgrade can add a touch of rustic elegance to your home. But why does your hardwood floor still feel so ‘bouncy’ after a new installation? Does it mean that new hardwood floors need time to settle? Brand new hardwood floors need to acclimatize to the room they’re …
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One of the biggest woodworking myths is the idea that MDF boards cannot warp. Sure, this manufactured wood can shrug off a bit of moisture. However, MDF is not water-resistant. And it’s core material is still made from hardwood and softwood composites. Now, we all know that wood likes to move around if its exposed …
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If you sand, carve, or saw through wood, then there’s no getting away from sawdust… literally! And as annoying as it is, we’ve all been there. Especially that moment when, after a 5th wash, you still find wood chips in your favorite workshop garb. So, how do you remove sawdust from your clothes? First, give …
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Plywood is durable, affordable, and incredibly versatile. However, one thing it isn’t, is easily transportable. Plywood is most commonly sold in 4 x 8 foot sheets. Which makes these sheets as wide, and as long, as a double bed. So, moving plywood from the store to your home is going to be tricky without a …
Vehicles That Fit A 4×8 Plywood Sheet? (Solved!) Read More »
So, its been days since you applied that linseed oil coat, and yet it still shows little hope of ever drying. Well, raw linseed oil is a type of finish that brings a whole new meaning to the term ‘slow drying’. It can take raw linseed oil around 3 days to dry and evaporate into …
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It’s impossible not to love the deep violet of purpleheart wood. Also known by the name ‘Peltogyne’, this timber is a real stand out. But, if we want to finish off this timber with a flourish, we need to try and keep its best feature. Now, in order to do this, we need a finish …
Sealing wood is pretty much the final step in completing a project. It is one of the best ways to preserve lumber – as well as shield it from moisture, humidity, and bugs. And what about sealing outdoor items such as patio furniture, decks, and dog houses? With pieces such as these you need a …
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There are a lot of neat little backyard wood crafts you can make out of plywood. Birdhouses, Dog Houses, or even Tree Houses. But there is one thing that all of these projects have in common… the great outdoors. Those wooden structures are going to be exposed to the elements – which means you need …
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