Some people complain about the smell of plywood or of new construction where plywood has been used. This smell is part of a process called “off-gassing” and is common not only to plywood, but to a number of other materials as well. Even latex paint will offgas for as much as six months. Although off-gassing … Read more
As the use of electrical appliances has increased in the kitchen, it has changed the kitchen itself. No longer do most people cook over fire, with electric ranges largely having replaced gas ones. Tedious tasks which used to be done by hand are now accomplished through the use of small appliances. More and more cooking … Read more
Any woodworker soon finds themselves with a pile of scrap plywood pieces and no idea what to do with them. We tend to keep them with the idea that we will use them someday, when we need a small piece of plywood for something or other. The problem is, “someday” never seems to come; so … Read more
Selecting the right adhesive is critical for any project. Adhesives are not the same and making the wrong selection can mar the appearance of the project. Worse, the wrong adhesive or the wrong application of that adhesive may make the joint fail, causing the loss or destruction of the project. The “right adhesive” or “best … Read more
There are many reasons why shopping at the big home improvement centers is better than at the local lumberyard. First, lumber yards focus on carrying lumber, while lumber yards are only a tiny portion of a home improvement center. When the first Home Depot opened in 1979, part of their advertising claimed they had everything. Lowe’s has … Read more