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Help! Why Are There Air Bubbles In My Polycrylic Finish! [+ What You Can Do To Fix It]

Wood finishing is both the simplest and trickiest part of woodworking. And a lot of things can go wrong while you’re waiting for that top coat to dry. In fact, everything from humidity to dust in the air, can turn an otherwise smooth finish into something less than perfect. But, sometimes you can do everything […]

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Is It True? Do Laminate Guitars Improve With Age?

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The difference to the untrained ear may be too subtle to notice, but there is distinct improvement in sound quality as a tonewood ages. Aged solid wood (if well maintained) goes through a subtle change that ultimately improves the sustain of a solid wood guitar. But what about laminate guitars? Do they also improve with

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Why Do Old Solid Wood Acoustic Guitars Sound Better With Age?

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If you have a real ear for music, you can tell the difference in sound between various tonewoods. But, do solid wood guitars sound better over the years? And if they do, why? Well, in this post, you’ll learn why something called ‘moisture content’ can greatly impact the sustain of your guitar — yet has

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What’s The Best Type Of Finish For A Plywood Workbench Top?

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With all the hard work it’ll be put through, a workbench needs a low maintenance durable finish that you can set and forget. But, selecting the right wood finish is often easier said than done. Yet, is that still the case when it comes to a plywood workbench? Well, in this post, you’ll learn why

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Is Polycrylic Really The Right Wood Finish For Outdoor Use?

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Polycrylic is an easy to apply wood sealant that dries fast and safeguards wooden surfaces from scratches and scrapes. And like other water-resistant wood sealers, (such as polyurethane), it contains Urethane. And what is Urethane? Well, it is the key ingredient that allows these top coating finishes to prevent moisture from getting into the wood

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Should You Even Bother Applying Polyurethane Over Polycrylic?

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Polyurethane is a fantastic water-resistant wood finish. Just a few coats of any oil-based or water-based sealant can work wonders. And it not only protects wood from water damage, it also safeguards it from scratches and scrapes as well. So, if you want a truly durable Polycrylic finish, should you top coat it with polyurethane?

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Can Polycrylic Be Used To Seal And Protect Kitchen Countertops?

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The best way to protect any countertop is to seal it with a waterproofing top coat. Not only will that sealant help prevent water from damaging that wooden countertop, it will also safeguard it from scratches too. Now, a kitchen countertop needs a durable sealer that can shrug of water spills, scratches, and the heat

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Is Polycrylic Food Safe (And Waterproof) Enough For Your Kitchen Table?

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Polycrylic is a fast-drying sealer that can protect interior wooden surfaces from water-damage. And the reason why this wood sealant is so popular is because it is incredibly easy to apply onto furniture, cabinets, and tabletops. But, ease-of-use aside, is Polycrylic also food-safe too? Related Post: 4 Reasons Why You Should NOT Use Polyurethane On

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Is Pine Wood A Good Choice For DIY Guitars?

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Using Pine wood to build your guitar is a simple way to save money on timber — allowing you to skip over pricier lumbers, such as Mahogany. What’s more, Pine is an affordable lightweight softwood that’s easy to cut and machine. However, it’s low density means it can be fairly tricky to work with —

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Can You (Or Even Should You) Paint A Bamboo Cutting Board?

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Food prep and food safety should always go hand in hand. Yet the right coat of paint can seem like an easy way to give a bamboo cutting board some amazing color. But, the problem with painting a cutting board, is that paint seals its surface. And this, in turn, prevents finishes from working effectively

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