Whether you’re prepping a wooden surface for paint, stain or finish, you need to sand it first. Not only does sanding smooth out any irregularities, but it also helps that top coat leave behind a nice satin finish. But what happens when the exact opposite occurs, and that sandpaper leaves wood feeling fuzzy? In other …
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Cherry wood is a wonderful type of lumber that’s not only beautiful, but durable and easy to work with. And, one of the most popular characteristics of Cherry wood is its brownish-red hue. Pale pink when freshly cut, Cherry woods natural color progression darkens over time (as a result of oxidisation). But if your particular …
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Danish oil is used for finishing wood crafts like furniture, cabinets and home décor. And Birch plywood is a type of veneer that is used in projects like tables, counter tops and also cabinets. So, surely this plywood type and oil finish are a match made in heaven…right? Well, the short answer is yes. You …
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Painted cabinets are the easiest way to give your bathroom, kitchen or other room a new look. And plywood cabinet doors are a great material choice for cabinets because ply sheets are more affordable than solid hardwood. But did you know there’s a difference between cabinet grade plywood and regular plywood? Why? Well, because usually …
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Building the best van floor possible is important for many reasons (improved strength, increased rigidity, quieter ride). However, if you want to squeeze every last ounce of value out of that plywood then the type of plywood you use also matters. Especially if you want something to last the test of time on those long …
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When it comes to restoring a weathered boat, the materials you use really matters. After all, from the hull to the deck, you need to be sure that whatever you use is durable enough to take on those sea-salty elements. Which is why a widely used material for boat repair is plywood. This densely veneered …
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It’s no secret that MDF is a surprisingly strong, yet cost-effective building material. It can be made into a range of home furnishings such as baseboards, kitchen counter tops, and door trim. And thanks to its dense mix of wood fibers and resin, it doesn’t splinter or tear-out like plywood sheets. But does MDF (otherwise …
If you’ve ever used a Cricut machine, you’ve probably noticed that it comes installed with ready-to-use fonts. These built-in ‘System Fonts’ – found inside the Cricut Design Space software – let you get straight to work with engraving and printing to your hearts content. But did you know that you aren’t just limited to using …
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So your new plywood sheets are too warped for use. Well, plywood can warp if humidity in your work shop is too high or a little moisture gets into it via those voids. Plus, what makes warping even worse is heat from lights and other heating elements in your shop, leading to the wood expanding …
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It’s important to fix and fill up any cracks, holes, dents, or other damage to wood before painting it. But now that you’ve painted your woodwork piece you notice you have a problem. It appears as though that wood filler is very visible even after you painted over it. However, all is not lost. Fixing …
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