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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There are many reasons why you might need to soften up a hard piece of wood. Softening wood makes it more pliable and easier to carve into. Which is particularly important if you plan on using a less than pliable type of wood for whittling (and other similar wood carving styles). In fact, we cover
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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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A bare-door just doesn’t feel right at Halloween. Why? Well, soon enough little kids, (and big kids alike), will be knocking on your door for candy treats. On top of that, your party guests will be coming round any day now! And you know they will notice if your front porch looks a little emptier
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Its that time of year again, when Winter starts to snap at the heels of Fall, and everyone is hungry for candy corn. Yep, its Halloween! But, life has been a little bit hectic recently. And you’ve probably only just realized that you have a few days left to get those Halloween decorations up. So,
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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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