From construction tasks to laying new flooring material, many aspects of construction work require making a choice regarding sheathing. When it comes to construction work, even with something as simple as a shed, plywood sheathing is often recommended. But before you can opt for it, you need to know what it is. Plywood sheathing is…
If you’ve been researching food-safe finishes, you’ve probably seen Tung oil mentioned a few times. After all, it seeps deep into the wood and doesn’t sit on the surface. I needed a good food-safe finish for a salad bowl I’m making so I have put together this article that answers is Tung Oil food safe?…
It’s been a long time since plywood was considered “flat.” In fact, most modern plywood is made with a curved veneer that gives it more strength and stability. I got frustrated with ending up with half a sheet of plywood I couldn’t use so I went in search of answers to see Is plywood flat…
Flooring materials and subflooring are two of the hardest decisions you will make, but if you gloss over the choices, you might incur unexpected costs in repair and maintenance charges. I know this too well as I recently set out to install a subfloor and had the same questions about which material is appropriate. This…
Beginner Wood Carving As a woodworker, I believe woodcarving is one of the simplest forms of woodwork anyone could get involved in. If you start out with the most basic projects first, you can quickly develop the skills and the enjoyment to continue the hobby. I find I get a great sense of achievement from…
During my 25 years as a cabinetmaker, I worked with MDF every single day. I can count the number of times people have told me to “use MDF instead” in exterior projects. Little do they know that I have spent over two decades working with MDF and have made the mistake of using it outside.…