Two of the most common types of wood used by woodworkers are maple and cherry wood. The two are renowned for their amazing strength, fine beauty, and impressive workmanship. But when it comes to selecting the best of the two, let us find out more about their characteristics, their strengths, and their disadvantages in this …
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Ebony is one of the most enchanting woods in the world. It has a dense black to brown wood which is so heavy that it can sink when placed in water. The surface of ebony wood has a fine texture with a striking mirror finish when it’s polished. This dense black wood is commonly used …
If you’re an avid woodworker, the one who prefers to work with exotic woods, you may have heard about two very popular, and very interesting hardwoods called bloodwood and Padauk woods. Bloodwood is well-known for its gorgeous bright red heartwood while Padauk is for its pale golden yellow to deep red heartwood. Here we will …
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When it comes to expensive hardwoods, there are a few wood species that are impossible to purchase locally and extremely expensive to buy. One of these is Ceylon Satinwood. Let’s find out what is Ceylon Satinwood and why it’s one of the most expensive woods on the planet in this in-depth guide. What is Ceylon …
One of the questions that most people working with balsa wood is “Can you varnish balsa wood?” Balsa is one of the most popular woods used to make miniature projects and model crafts. Its lightweight properties and impressive beauty make it the wood of choice for making model airplanes and dollhouse furniture. Part of using …
Walnut is considered as a rare and expensive type of wood. Many prefer Walnut than others because of its strength, durability, and good shape that allows it to last a long time along with proper care and maintenance. One thing about Walnut, however, is that it has the tendency to fade through time. Its dark …
Most woodworkers would agree that splitting wood is one of the most common incidents in the workplace. There are several reasons why it happens, including screwing carelessly, storing wood in a bad place, using inappropriate products and others. Splitting wood may also happen while nailing, screwing and drying. This is why it is very important …
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If you’re wondering what nails to use for fascia boards then you came to the right place. We will help you find the right type, size, and kind of nails as well as other fasteners to secure your fascia board. If this is your first time working with your house’s fascia board then we got …
When finishing wooden furniture, you’ve probably encountered a product known as Danish oil. What is Danish oil? Why is it the most popular furniture oil for wood furniture? Let us find out if Danish oil is the real thing or if it’s just hype in this Danish oil furniture polish guide. What is Danish Oil? …
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Bamboo is a wood source however, it is not a tree. Bamboos are overgrown grass with unique characteristics. In many countries, bamboo is a source of wood used to build houses, fences, and general construction. Bamboo is also useful in making furniture and various decors. So is bamboo a wood? Let’s find out more about …
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