So, the time has come for you to build your own backyard fortress of solitude. Or maybe you’ve decided it’s time to build your own gym – and you’ve earmarked a corner of the yard for that gym shack. Either way, plywood is one of the most cost-effective materials for constructing buildings – both big
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It’s taken weeks, but you’ve finally completed your walnut table. And now you’re ready to give that dining table the perfect finish – one that’ll make it really stand out for a lifetime. So, what is the best finish for a walnut table? If you want a durable top coat – one that holds up
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American Basswood trees can grow anywhere between 60 to 80 feet tall (that’s around 18 to 24 meters high). That is a lot of lumber. Certainly a lot more than the small basswood blocks you are used to carving with. Basswood blocks come in a range of sizes for whittling and woodcarving. But, what do
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Basswood is a wonderfully easy wood to carve. It has very little grain, and almost no wood knots. All of which make it incredibly pliable for whittling and other low-impact styles of wood carving. However, Basswood is also well-known for being a bit of a nightmare to stain and/or finish. This is because the structure
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Wood, when properly finished and sealed, should be water-proof enough to stop mold in its tracks. And there are even some types of lumber, such as pressure-treated wood, that are less susceptible to mold (thanks to an infusion of mildew-resistant chemicals). But if moisture still manages to worm its way into timber, it can become
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Lime Wood? Basswood? Is there anything that separates the two? And if there are real differences between them, which one should you choose for your own wood crafts? Lime Wood vs Basswood: The main difference between Lime Wood and Basswood is their continent of origin. Lime Wood, (also known as European Lime Wood), comes from
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If you are new to woodworking, one of the best ways to get your feet wet in this craft is by taking up whittling as a hobby. Just one tool, (and a bit of spare time), is all you need to begin making crafts such as owls, cats, and dogs. But before you dive into
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A clear coat of polyurethane is a great way to protect a stain finished work craft from fading fast. And it is quite often the final step you’ll take before patting yourself on the back for a job well done. So it can be frustrating having to sit around twiddling your thumbs whilst you wait
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It’s happened to all woodworkers at one time or another. You’ve finished your beautifully refinished wood craft, and it is perfect! Except for one thing… that oil finish doesn’t look like it’ll be drying anytime soon. Have you just thrown hours of work down the drain? Or is there a simple fix? And just why
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If you want to give your woodworking project a fantastic finish, then Tung oil is a great choice. This popular penetrating drying oil – made from Tung Tree oil extract – has been used as a water-repellent finish going as far back as the 10th Century. Once applied, even a thin application of Tung oil
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