You’ve probably already heard a lot about Teak wood. This prized hardwood tropical timber is durable, hard-wearing, and even naturally rot-resistant. Widely used for making outdoor furniture and boat decking, Teak is a great choice for long-lived furniture. But, there is a high price to pay for Teak wood…quite literally! So, if you are in […]
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Polyurethane is a widely used wood sealer designed to help protect wood from scratches and water-damage. But, before polyurethane can properly safeguard wood, it needs to dry (and cure) into a durable coat. But what are the ideal drying conditions for applying polyurethane? And can the moisture in humid air prevent even quick drying water-based
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There’s a wide world of wood fasteners you can use to build a bookcase. Wood glues and screws are two particular favorites. They fasten securely, and are easy enough to use. However, it can be time consuming, turning every screw…or waiting around for glue to dry. Sometimes you can even skip over fasteners altogether, and
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When you’re making a decorative cutting board, you have a wide range of different woods to choose from. Everything from the appearance of the grain — to how well that wood takes on wood glue — come to mind. But, when it comes to making a cutting board that you’ll actually be prepping food on,
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Polycrylic is a quick-drying wood finish that’s incredibly easy to apply. This interior sealer not only makes wood more water-resistant, it can also safeguard it from scratches and scrapes. But, when it comes to wood finishing, we don’t merely want to protect wood — we also want it to look good. And a big part
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Floors need to be able to handle a lot of day-to-day pressure. And that’s not to mention the increased moisture, (and potential water-damage), that can occur around sub-flooring. So, when it comes to Plywood and Chipboard, which one of these two engineered woods is best suited for flooring? Well, in this post you will learn
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Ebony wood is a dense tough lumber. And, due to the oils saturating Ebony, this rot-resistant timber isn’t the easiest lumber to work with. Thanks to this woods high density, it is tough to machine. Plus, its excess natural tree oils make it difficult to glue and seal. So, you’ll certainly have your work cut
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Solid wood acoustic guitars can be fairly delicate instruments that can crack due to changes in humidity. Even local climates that experience long periods of dry heat, can impact the sound quality of an acoustic guitar. Related Post: Why Do Old Solid Wood Acoustic Guitars Sound Better With Age? You see, guitars made from natural
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Plywood is affordable, easy to work with, and surprisingly strong. And, if you can get your hands on exterior-graded plywood, it can hold up well outside too. But, while exterior graded plywoods adhesive can hold up well against moisture, those compressed wood chips may not. This is why you need to seal exterior plywood if
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Polycrylic is a popular quick-drying wood sealer that does a fantastic job at protecting interior wooden surfaces. What’s more, this urethane-based wood sealer is both scratch-resistant and incredibly easy to apply. But, is it the best way to protect a coat of chalk paint from scratches? Well, in this post you’ll learn why you need
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