Nailers are an incredibly useful tool that let you make quick work of driving nails and fastening wood down. But, when you need to fasten trim around those more awkward to reach places – such as windows and doors – its time to cut the cord. You can get cordless brad nailers that come with
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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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Poplar wood is easy to work with, easy to get a hold of, and easy on your budget too. But is it easy to carve? Poplar is great for carving, and this is all down to its grain texture. Its uniformly straight grain makes this wood fairly easy to cut into. It is pretty durable
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So you’ve been thinking about getting a Cricut. Or maybe you’ve already bought one, and now you’re wondering what to make with it. Well, you can use this machine to turn paper, card, or leather into signs, model airplanes, and even jewelery. But what does a Cricut do? And can it really cut through wood?
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If you want to make edge cuts that are smooth and level, then a router is the best tool for creating that perfect line every time. While big brands, such as Black+Decker and Hitachi, dominate when it comes to the world of power tools, it’s difficult to justify their big prices. Yet, when it comes
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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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If you’re ready to join the world of woodcarving, then one of the first things you’ve probably thought is; ‘where can I buy wood from?’ You can buy wood from hardware stores both online and offline. Amazon, Lowe’s and Home Depot sell wood blocks in various sizes. Plus, some stores will even cut and size
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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
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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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