When it comes to roof sheathing, you need to use material that is light, strong, and moisture-resistant. That’s why, time and again, Exterior Graded Plywood comes out on top, as one of the most reliable options for sheathing. Slightly more expensive than OSB sheathing, the extra cost is worth it. Especially when you consider plywood’s […]
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A utility trailer is only as strong as the materials used to make it. If you have a trailer floor made from wood that isn’t strong enough to carry heavy loads—or water-resistant enough to handle the weather—then you don’t actually have a utility trailer. Instead, what you’ll have is an accident waiting to happen. So,
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MDF isn’t the easiest material to fasten, especially if you’re using nails or screws. Still, a simple way to get MDF to stick, is by using good old wood glue. Now, gluing MDF isn’t the problem here. The real challenge, however, is keeping glued MDF in position while we wait for the adhesive to dry.
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Is that wood stain still feeling tacky to the touch? You’ve waited hours — maybe even days — and yet it still doesn’t look like it’ll be drying any time soon. If this sounds familiar, then before you give up and start again, why not take a quick look at our post below. Why? Well,
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If you want to inject color into fading wood furniture, then using wood stain can at first seem like an easy way to bring some life back into those finished work pieces. But, can you stain over oiled wood? When we apply a coat of typical stain to wood, we want the stain to seep
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A question that often bugs woodworkers is whether or not wood conditioner is even necessary. And honestly, do we really need to bother applying wood conditioner before a danish oil finish? Well, pre-staining surfaces with wood conditioner is the best way to prevent oil-based stains from appearing patchy and uneven. It is particularly important to
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Have you ever wanted to make a piece of furniture that has a ‘classic’ look along with the feel of bare wood? Yet at the same time, there are so many finishing oils – such as a matte or satin finishes – that can leave wood looking dull or unnaturally glossy. But what if I
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A woodworker can never have enough tools… but what if you don’t have enough space to store them all? If you’re toolbox is over flowing, (and your workbench is a bit of a mess), then now is as good a time as any to start putting your shop in order. So, keep reading to discover
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Using pressure treated wood for outdoor projects – such as decking and front doors – is essential. That’s because pressure treated wood is great at resisting rot and wood-nesting bugs. But the after effect of pressure-treating wood isn’t particularly pleasing to look at. So its no wonder you’re asking yourself; can you paint pressure treated
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Mother’s Day is a big deal! It’s a chance for you to give a gift to the woman who has been there for you through thick and thin. And what better way to show your mom just how much she means to you by crafting her a woodwork piece that says ‘thank you’ the best
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