No woodworking project is ever really done until the finish is applied. While itâs all about the wood to those of us who are woodworkers; itâs usually the finish that we apply, which shows off just how good a job we have done of working that wood. A poorly applied finish can turn a great … Read more
Cutting boards are a popular project amongst woodworkers, allowing them an opportunity to express their creativity on a fairly simple project, which is still extremely customizable. Design possibilities are virtually endless, especially if one has a good pile of scrap pieces to work from. Once the cutting board itself is made, it needs to have … Read more
Many people think that plywoodâs biggest enemy is moisture. While there is plenty of reason to believe that, the biggest enemy of wood in general is fungi, so that would have to apply to plywood as well. Allow me to explain. Moisture alone can damage many types of plywood and other engineered wood products by … Read more
One of the more challenging home remodeling projects occurs when homeowners want to change the appearance and texture of their homeâs walls. While one might think that it shouldnât be all that hard to do, the trick is finding a way to do so, without having to take the plywood, paneling or wallboard off and … Read more
Many people try to skip over using primer on their projects, mostly as a way of saving money and labor. What they donât realize in doing this, is that they are taking away from the ultimate quality and beauty of their labors. Regardless of the kind of finish one is using, the right primer helps … Read more