MDO and HDO Plywood Medium-density overlay (MDO) and High-Density Overlay (HDO) Plywood (also called signboard) are engineered wood panels originally designed for sign makers. However, they are gaining popularity for other purposes. Cabinetmakers are beginning to see and use the engineered woods’ value. They are also excellent products for jigs and cement forms. Surfaces MDO … Read more
Water Boil Proof Plywood When one is looking for the ultimate in weather resistant plywood, it is important to look for WBP. This abbreviation stands for “Water Boil Proof” or “Weather and Boil Proof;” a standard used to determine the water resistance of the plywood product. In actuality, this is more a rating of the … Read more
Originally, “plywood” referred only to wood panels made of multi-layered veneer, laid with the grain perpendicular to adjacent layers, and bonded together with glue. While this term is still accurate, the name plywood has expanded, becoming more generic today. It now refers to all engineered wood panels, regardless of their form or manufacturing process. The … Read more
A lattice fence panel is any panel made of wood strips or laths. Such laths are normally crisscrossed on a frame in a symmetrical pattern. The pattern is usually a square or diamond pattern. Some lattice fence panels are constructed in a floral and foliage design, but these are less common. Square lattice panels generally … Read more
Sharpening Chisels Most serious woodworkers and DIY-ers have a set of chisels in their toolbox, but all too often, those chisels aren’t sharp enough to be much more useful than glorified paint can openers. Using a dull tool is not only terribly frustrating, but also quite a safety hazard. A dull tool requires more effort … Read more