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  • rash on back of hand from wood dust

    Can Walnut Wood Cause Allergies? Nut Allergy Truth

    Only just last week I was ripping some walnut wood for an upcoming project and my left forearm felt a little itchy afterward. I don’t normally get allergies although I have heard that Walnut wood could cause allergic reactions for some people so I decided to investigate further. Here is what I found out; can…

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  • plunge router vs trim router

    Plunge Router vs Trim Router: What’s The Difference?

    If you have the budget to buy only one router for your workshop, the variety of routing devices on the market can be confusing, especially when they seem to serve different purposes. You don’t want to get a router only to find out that you cannot use it for the main task you got it…

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  • does linseed oil smell

    Does Linseed Oil Smell? We Tested It

    As I’ve written elsewhere, Linseed oil is one of my favorite dry finishes. The first time around, I had my doubts about its strength and applicability, but my biggest concern was its smell. Upon opening the bottle of linseed oil, you can detect a non-neutral smell. And this might make you wonder if the smell…

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  • Sticky linseed oil

    Sticky Linseed Oil Not Drying – Here Is Why

    I remember the first time I used linseed oil. The tabletop was covered and looked beautiful right away, and the oil hadn’t even dried yet. Then a few days passed, and the oil remained wet and sticky. After a week of waiting and finding the oil still sticky and wet, I decided to find a…

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  • Tried And Tested Alternatives To Linseed Oil

    My Tried And Tested Alternatives To Linseed Oil

    I don’t like to rely too much on a single tool or resource. Over the past few months, I found myself being too dependent on Linseed oil. Last week, I tried multiple alternatives and possible choices that could replace linseed oil. You’ll be interested in knowing the surprising results I found. Pure tung oil is…

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  • Epoxy and Linseed oil on river table

    Epoxy Over Linseed Oil? Does It Work?

    Linseed oil provides a great non-toxic way of finishing wood in a semi-permanent coat that increases water resistance and durability of wood by soaking it at depth. However, the coat can wear out after a while and is by no means 100% waterproof. The first time I used linseed oil over a project, I had…

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