When it comes to refinishing furniture, most paint stripping products will do a good job at breaking down old paint. But, there seems to be a little bit of a misconception (in the world of home DIY) of exactly what it is that paint strippers do. You see, their job isn’t to completely dissolve away […]
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Polyurethane is one of the best ways to protect your floor from scratches and water damage. It’s easy to apply, and dries really fast (particularly water-based poly’s). And it doesn’t need much upkeep or maintenance afterward. But, a clear polyurethane finish can tend to leave otherwise gorgeous hardwood floors, looking a bit plain. Or it
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Concrete is a notoriously porous material that can easily collect moisture. And this is a pretty big problem when it comes to placing plywood atop a concrete floor. And why does moisture matter when it comes to gluing plywood right onto to concrete? Well, it’s because moisture can cause plywood to decay away…fast. So, if
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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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It’s strong, it’s durable, and it is incredibly waterproof as well. All of which make epoxy one of the best ways to fill in cracks, and seal over wooden surfaces. Now, this hardened material can be easily sanded smooth or drilled into. But, if you want a truly even surface, can you use a router
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The best type of carving wood will depend on your carving style. Some wood types are much too soft for shaping with any kind of powered tool. They would splinter and split due to the force of it. While, other types of lumber are so tough, that only high-powered tools like a lathe (or even
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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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Nowadays, most commercial bows are made from fiberglass or carbon fiber. But, there is something extra special about making a handcrafted bow with your own two hands. Still, while you can arguably make a bow at out of almost any type of wood, what if you have Pecan wood specifically in mind? Well, in this
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Natural solid hardwood is one of the best materials you can use to make a trailer deck. But wood strength doesn’t count for much when it comes to decay. Plenty of otherwise tough strong hardwoods can quickly succumb to rot if they’re left outside in the elements. However, one way we can protect timber from
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