If you’re just getting started with woodworking, you may not know exactly what tools you need to have first. In addition, you may not have the extra money to invest in lots of power tools up front. Don’t let that deter you from working with wood, however! Getting Started With No ToolsThere are plenty of ideas … Read more
Lacquering wood is not for the faint of heart, but if you read through these tips, you’ll be incredible in no time. First, let’s make sure that you understand – you can either brush it on or spray it on. Spraying is easier and requires less skill. But, who am I to tell you not to take … Read more
HardieBacker is the #1 selling cement-based backer board on the market. With its lifetime warranty and MoldBlock TM technology, it’s the absolute standard nowadays for construction and home improvement projects in ‘wet’ areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.It’s offered in either 3×5 or 4×8’ sheets, in two different thicknesses – HardieBacker 500 (0.42”), and HardieBacker … Read more
Polyurethane is a protective finish that is available in both oil based and water based forms. It comes in 2 varieties – glossy and satin finish. Water-based polyurethane is famous for being low odor and low toxic. It is a transparent protective finish as compared to the oil based version which has a slight color. … Read more
A protective layering is vital to protect your project surface against water and environmental damage. Two of the most popular finishing varnishes in the market are Tung oil and polyurethane. Surface finishes like varnish basically protect the wood from destruction. Quick Summary: Top Rated Finishes: Just a couple of our favorite picks, click the link … Read more
Gluing felt to wood can be difficult because felt tends to soak up glue and can be messy to work with. Beyond that, often you are working in a tight space like trying to line the inside of a jewelry box.If you’ve ever tried to get a strong adhesion of felt to wood and thought about … Read more
Using oils in wood finishing has been around forever – so it seems. It is perhaps the most common method for finishing. Oils bring out the luster and character of the wood much better than varnish, which is why people have trusted them for years. They are made of natural products and there are easy … Read more
Particle board is notoriously brittle and not much fun to work with. If you’ve bought Ikea furniture, you’ve probably dealt with MDF or particle board before. If you have to screw particle board, you should do so carefully. You should also choose your screws wisely. (Click here to view our top rated screws for particle board) Perhaps even more … Read more