One of the first questions any new wood carving hobbyist asks is; ‘is XX wood good for carving’? And it’s a really good question. What with the wide range of wood types and species on offer, its almost impossible to figure out which one is best for your carving project. Which is why if you’ve […]
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When the nights get cold its important to make sure that you always have a stock of dry, seasoned wood that can heat your home and lower your monthly heating bill. However, it is a year-round task; you can’t expect to season the wood a week before cold weather arrives. Firewood requires anywhere from six
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Want to start a woodworking business from home? Well, put on your entrepreneurial hat, as we are going to reveal some actionable guerrilla marketing ideas that will help you start a successful woodworking business with little money. If your friends and family members regularly praise your woodworking skills, it is time to think about starting
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It’s important to surprise our mom with a special gift that says so much about our love for her. So, when mother’s day comes around, we need to think beyond the typical average mother’s day gift ideas. Fortunately, there are many special woodworking projects that you can make for mother’s day and give them as
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Surprisingly enough, most people don’t know that raw rubberwood comes from rubber trees. It is not a manufactured or engineered wood either. So what is it? Well, Rubberwood is a low-cost light wood that is harder than most other wood types, which classes it as a hardwood. The ‘rubber’ in its name suggests flexibility which
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Nowadays, we have so many different kinds of manufactured wood types to choose from. And whether it be Veneer, Fiberboard, or Plywood, the choice is endless. But, to quickly sum up, Manufactured Wood is when wood receives different kinds of treatments for improvement. Also known as ‘Engineered Wood’ or ‘Composite Wood’, it is an umbrella
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If you take care of your tools, then your tools will take care of you. And taking proper care of your chisel set is especially important, as regular use can blunt and deteriorate these useful instruments. So, if you want to make sure that your chisels last a lifetime of where and tear, you’ve come
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Wood carving is an incredibly creative woodworking skill. Just a few hours of whittling away can see you turn a piece of mahogany into something that has a real artistic twist. Whats more, this specific type of wood craft is just right for beginners. Especially since it requires very few tools, and needs next to
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To really understand just how much wood is typically stacked into a rick, you first need to know the measurements of a ‘cord’ of wood. A cord of wood has the dimensions of 4′ X 4′ X 8′. In other words, it is four feet in height, has a depth of four feet, and is
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In the world of woodworking we have so many options when it comes to choosing a wood finish. And with such a wide range of finishes on offer, we can use it as an opportunity to really personalize our projects. But, if you’re here because you can’t decide between a Lacquer and Polyurethane coat, stick
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