When you work with plywood, cutting into the wood can cause issues like tear-outs, and splinters. So inevitably, (especially if you want to stain and finish plywood), you are going to need to sand down its surface – and smooth out those rough edges. But those veneer ply layers can make sanding a bit tricky. …
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There are a lot of benefits to using pressure treated wood. As a result of deep chemical treatment, pressure treated lumber becomes particularly resistant to damp, rot and insects. Which makes this type of treated wood perfect for garden structures like fencing and picnic tables. However, this does not mean that pressure treated wood isn’t …
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Many carpenters use nailers to fasten nails into furniture. And having one of these powered tools makes it quicker and easier for any woodworker to puncture lengthy nails into softwood fixtures or hardwood boards. What type of nailer should you use with plywood? You can use a 15 gauge or a 16 gauge nailer on …
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There are wide variety of plywood types available, from the most popularly used softwood plywood (typically source from cedar, pine, or spruce), to the water resistant ‘Marine Plywood’. This incredibly versatile timber is used for everything from paneling to roof decking, and it can be bought in a range of thickness levels. But if we …
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Plywood is an engineered wood that is made up of thin sheets of timber veneer glued together. These multiple ‘ply’ sheets help to make this all-purpose material. Yet despite being made up of wood layers, plywood isn’t as durable or as sturdy as normal wood. And this can be a problem when it comes to …
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Aspen is a keystone species, which means that it is an integral connecting point in the ecological web of life. Many animal species in the wild rely on aspen for food and shelter. But, if you’re new to woodworking, you may be wondering “can I use aspen wood for carving?” Well, Aspen is one of …
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How long does it take wood to dry? This question often baffles people, especially if they are watching their wood getting soaked during rain or if they are planning to season the wood for the next winter season. Well, there are a ton of factors that play an important role. If you are a professional …
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There’s nothing more satisfying than using a router to cut extravagant projects or trim small grooves. But can this hardworking power tool also cut through thin plywood (without damaging it)? You can use a router on plywood, but with a couple caveats; 1 – The plywood has been edge banded: Edge banding is when you …
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When you’ve got a wood carving project in mind, and you’re ready to get started, what kind of wood should you use? Most woodworking enthusiasts will simply get any one of the most popular softwoods, and get to work. And Pine Wood, in particular, is a common choice for making almost any wood craft; such …
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One of the first questions any new wood carving hobbyist asks is; ‘is XX wood good for carving’? And it’s a really good question. What with the wide range of wood types and species on offer, its almost impossible to figure out which one is best for your carving project. Which is why if you’ve …
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