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Should You Wet Wood Before Sanding?
Every good woodworking project requires some form of sanding to smooth the surface before applying a finish. During my time doing my certificate in finishing, many new woodworkers would ask me if they should wet wood before sanding? Wood does not require wetting before sanding to achieve a suitable surface to accept finishes. Water may…
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Can Wood Be Too Dry For Woodworking?
There needs to be a certain measurable amount of moisture content in wood to keep it flexible enough to withstand manipulation with machines and tools. With many people storing wood in their sheds for years on end, it begs the question, Can wood be too dry for woodworking? Wood can be too dry. For most…
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How To Protect Wood From Mold – 10 Expert Tips
Mold can ruin wood items, and seeing parts of your home or beloved wooden furniture suffering from mold damage can be devastating. Thankfully, some great products and useful tricks are available to help you get rid of mold for good. The following sections will answer common questions like how do you protect wood from mold?…
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The 10 Best “How-To” Books For Woodworking Beginners
In an age of immediate online content, sometimes useful resources get overlooked. Valuable books on beginner woodworking exist for every skill level. These excellent how-to books for woodworking can help you create beautifully crafted projects while teaching you tips and tricks from experts. Woodworking experts from all over the world have written down their best…
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9 Essential Tips For Screwing Into MDF
MDF seems to be the one thing that scares most people whenever they need to screw into its edge. I have been a cabinetmaker for the last 20 years and screwing MDF together is something we did every day.All of the apprentices would be always asking how to screw into the edges of MDF without…
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Can You Mix Wood Paint With Emulsion?
After painting there is always a question of what to do with the leftovers. You can keep a quart of paint for touch-ups, for instance, or water up a little emulsion to paint with for sealant before a proper coat. There is another option, however, that you might be considering. Can you mix wood paint…