Cabinetry is one of the most common uses of plywood. From appropriate joints to the right weight-holding calculations, much goes into the making of plywood cabinets. But in my 20 years of experience, I have not found anything as important to the end product as plywood selection. Knowing and acquiring the best plywood for your…
Purple Heart wood is Brazilian-origin lumber with one of the highest Janka hardness ratings in the world. It has a purple core that darkens over time and an interesting consistency and texture. Quite obviously, it has many applications. Purple Heart is food safe for most people but can cause an allergic reaction in others. This…
Walnut is strong, beautiful, and fairly expensive. And one of its differentiators is its unique appearance. Some wish it were a little darker. Others want it to stay exactly as it is. In either case, most walnut wood buyers wonder if their purchase will darken over time. Walnut wood does not darken with age. Its…
So you bought some patio furniture. Great! But now that winter is approaching, you’re still trying to figure out what to do. Winterizing your outdoor furniture should be on your mind as soon as the leaves change color. The cold weather, freezing rain, and snow will affect your patio furniture. Prepare now so that everything…
During my 25 years as a joiner/cabinetmaker, we often were asked to supply painted doors to a kitchen. MDF was the best choice of material so I often had to spray paint 30-40 panels per kitchen with different types of single-part and 2-part paints. Here is what I know about painting MDF and if it…
As a woodworker, I have used ash wood in some of my projects, and long have I discovered that it is resilient and is among some of the hardest lumber options. It is reminiscent of Oak, though it comes in a wider range of options. But if you’re a carver looking at a block of…