Making your own DIY reptile enclosure can be a fun way to save a few bucks. And whilst a good sealer is the best way to protect that enclosure wood from rot, you have to be sure that sealant won’t cause your pet any harm. So, are there any reptile safe wood sealers on the […]
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Dremel’s are incredibly useful hand-held power tools. With their wide range of drill bits, they are a dream multi-tool for making small crafts. They can cut and carve wood, or buff and polish metal. And they can even be used to engrave into stone. Yet these multi-functional items can sometimes become a little loud. And
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When you’re in a rush to paint onto green wood, then waiting for that wood to dry feels like… well, it feels like watching paint dry. It can take anywhere from a few days, (up to a few months), for wood to dry properly. It is something that we discuss further here: How Long Does
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If you love to go for long walks, then using a hiking stick will make it easier for you to navigate all of that mountainous rugged terrain. So, if you’ve decided to craft your very own wooden walking stick, the best way to weatherproof your cane is to seal it with a coat of polyurethane
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Apple wood is probably one of the most stunning hardwoods on the market. Between its uniformly mesmerizing straight grained texture, to its heavy strong density, this wood type would be a great choice for crafts such as chip carving and woodturning. So why isn’t Apple Wood a more popular crowd favorite among woodworkers? And more
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Sealing wood, (especially wood that has just had a Pyrography design burned into it), is the best way to give your work a natural and durable finish. But can you wood burn over polyurethane? In short, it is not recommended. Why? Well, typically we apply a finish or sealant after burning – not before. Also,
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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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