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 …
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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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So, the time has come for you to build your own backyard fortress of solitude. Or maybe you’ve decided it’s time to build your own gym – and you’ve earmarked a corner of the yard for that gym shack. Either way, plywood is one of the most cost-effective materials for constructing buildings – both big …
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It’s taken weeks, but you’ve finally completed your walnut table. And now you’re ready to give that dining table the perfect finish – one that’ll make it really stand out for a lifetime. So, what is the best finish for a walnut table? If you want a durable top coat – one that holds up …
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Basswood is a wonderfully easy wood to carve. It has very little grain, and almost no wood knots. All of which make it incredibly pliable for whittling and other low-impact styles of wood carving. However, Basswood is also well-known for being a bit of a nightmare to stain and/or finish. This is because the structure …
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Wood, when properly finished and sealed, should be water-proof enough to stop mold in its tracks. And there are even some types of lumber, such as pressure-treated wood, that are less susceptible to mold (thanks to an infusion of mildew-resistant chemicals). But if moisture still manages to worm its way into timber, it can become …
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A clear coat of polyurethane is a great way to protect a stain finished work craft from fading fast. And it is quite often the final step you’ll take before patting yourself on the back for a job well done. So it can be frustrating having to sit around twiddling your thumbs whilst you wait …
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