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12 Beginner Wood Carving Projects Anyone Can Carve
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…
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Can MDF Be Used Outside? My 25 Yrs Experience With MDF
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.…
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Is Pine Wood Strong? My 20 Yrs Of Experience With Pine
Pinewood is one of the most misunderstood materials in woodwork. It’s perhaps because of its more popular alternatives that pine lumber is often underestimated. In my decades of experience with pine, I have pine to be far stronger than what most people assume. So, Is pine wood strong? Pine wood is strong enough to be…
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How Long Does Wood Last? The Facts!
When choosing lumber, one of the quality metrics I consider is its longevity. It is prudent to take the lifespan of material into account before using it for a project. And having worked with different types of wood, I have discovered that even the best natural wood has a specific lifespan. On average, wood lasts…
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Should You Sand Wood After Staining? The Solution!
Sanding is an important factor in woodwork to ensure you get a good finish. Lately, I have heard people suggesting to sand after applying stain which is contrary to what I do so I decided to investigate further. Below is what I found out, should you sand wood after staining? Wood should be sanded BEFORE…
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Will Home Depot Cut Plywood? Our Experiences
Home Depot is a popular and often easy place for us woodworkers to source timber. More times than not, I find getting large sheets of plywood home is difficult and I require it to be cut. I wanted to know what the costs were and I found out there is a lot of misguided information…