Getting Started With Woodworking
As a woodworker, you will come across situations regularly where you have to apply finish to wooden surfaces. The process of coating wood with a protective or decorative layer is known as “finishing.” We get different types of finish, depending on the type of surface that we are finishing. The various types of finish are … Read more
Continuing our series of different wood comparisons, the topic that we discuss today is teak vs acacia. The quality of your woodworking projects largely depends on the type of wood you use. However, sometimes the type of wood depends on the nature of your project. The wood you require may be cheap or expensive. You … Read more
As a woodworker, an important consideration that you will have to make is selecting different types of wood. Whether you an amateur weekend woodworker or a professional who works with wood as a source of income, you need to understand the pros and cons of various species of wood. Each type of wood has its … Read more
Rattan, Cane, And Wicker: What Is The Difference? Wicker, cane, and rattan are three terms that tend to confuse us. While you can get a lot of information on the subject, here is a simple explanation to better understand these three terms. Wicker is a style of making woven furniture. Rattan and cane are the … Read more
Poplar is one of the most standard hardwoods that you can find across the United States of America and Canada. It grows in the eastern United States and enjoys the position among the top ten kinds of wood in the country. One of the reasons this wood is so popular is the wide color variation … Read more
Carved signs play a prominent role in the world of sign-making. They have the edge over painted or printed signs because they are more appealing to the eye. If you have a flair for woodcarving, you would do well to make a foray into this specialized but rewarding area of woodworking. You can create carved … Read more
The final stage of woodwork is to apply a finish. We often use “stain” as a finish to the surface of wood. Wood stain comprises pigments that we may dissolve or suspend in a “vehicle” which would typically be a solvent like water or alcohol. We use pigments and dyes to add color to stains. … Read more
Keeping kids occupied is a continuous challenge. They have a natural curiosity from ages three or four, and they enjoy challenges and creating things. Getting kids involved in woodworking at an early age is a great way to keep them occupied and teach them a skill that will remain lifelong. Unlike adult woodworking projects, you … Read more
Wood is an immensely-used and widely popular material for various applications. We find wooden items all over our homes. In cold regions, you will find wood that makes up the flooring. You can also see complete buildings made of wood. Then, wood plays a prominent role in furniture and outdoor accessories like decks, railings, and … Read more
A Comprehensive Guide to French Polish In woodworking, building anything made out of wood is only a part of the job. After making something out of wood, we need to apply a finish to its surface. It is not enough to only smoothen the surface by using a planer, file, or sandpaper. We usually apply … Read more