Category: Wood For Woodwork
This category is all about wood for woodwork and explains all of the different types of wood you may come across. It covers everything from real wood to man-made woods such as MDF and plywood.
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Does MDF Warp When Painted? 10 Things You Must Do
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…
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Is Ash Good For Wood Carving? 10 Things You Need To Know
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…
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MDF or Plywood for Speaker Box? 20 Yrs Experience
If you’re looking to construct your own speaker box, subwoofer box, or speaker enclosure, two of the choices you should consider are MDF and Plywood. During my time as 20 years as a joiner/cabinetmaker, I used to make lots of speaker boxes for clients. I found out that both vary in effectiveness, portability, and price.…
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How Much Is Black Walnut Wood Worth? And Where To Buy
I recently had to make a sideboard and wanted some black walnut wood as it has a luxurious feel. I hadn’t bought any for a while and wondered how much is black walnut wood worth. I rang around a few places and this is what I found out. Black walnut wood is worth $20 per…
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OSB Or Plywood For Shop Walls? The Solution!
If you want to build a garage, you must budget for the materials you need. For garage walls, you could go the brick-and-mortar route, the shed route, or the hybrid route. In my experience, a drywalled garage with wood board sheathing, as well as a wood board garage, can both work if you know which…
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MDF Or Plywood: Best Workbench Top for Woodworking
Workbenches are one of the most crucial aspects of woodworking yet vary from workshop to workshop. Alongside the size and the base type of the bench, what material is used for the workbench top also varies. I started with an embarrassing workbench 20 years earlier, and here’s what I have learned from 2 decades of…