Can You Stain MDF?
Everything today has an acronym, and they have become a part of the English lexicon in everyday use now. You probably use some of them, too, at the least when you are using a messaging app on your phone. LOL, …
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Does Wood Stain Go Bad? Understanding Shelf Life
We deal with sell-buy dates all the time in our homes. That milk container in the fridge says the sell-buy date was two weeks ago, so we wonder if that means the milk is bad and should be tossed. What …
Pros & Cons of Using Beeswax As A Wood Finish
I like beeswax as a wood finish because it’s easy to use and safe. It’s natural, which is great for many woodworking projects. But it’s not perfect. It has some downsides, like not being very tough and melting easily. I’ll …
How To Thin Polyurethane For Spraying
We like oil finishes for our woodworking projects. There is something about the hand finish of rubbing oil onto the wood that is so satisfying, establishing that connection with the wood and the hard work that has gone into the …
16 Places to Get Free Wood for Your Next Woodworking Project
Wood isn’t cheap these days, and that can make woodworking feel out of reach. But here’s the thing — you don’t always have to buy it. Some of my best projects started with wood I found for free. From construction …
18 Things in Grandpa’s Workshop That Made Him a DIY Legend
Grandpa didn’t need a laser level or a smartphone to fix the house. He had coffee cans, duct tape, and an unshakable belief that any problem could be solved with the right bolt. His workshop smelled like sawdust, old oil, …
10 Woodworking Projects Everyone’s Grandpa Built (But Nobody Makes Anymore)
Your grandpa’s workshop didn’t have a laser level or Bluetooth miter saw. It had a coffee can full of screws, a band saw that could kill a man, and the faint smell of pipe tobacco baked into every corner. And …
18 Things in Grandpa’s Workshop That Made Him a DIY Legend
Grandpa didn’t need a laser level or a smartphone to fix the house. He had coffee cans, duct tape, and an unshakable belief that any problem could be solved with the right bolt. His workshop smelled like sawdust, old oil, …
Restoring an Old Butcher Block with a Food-Safe Finish
This project is by Marcus from Salty Woodworking. It’s a practical restoration of a worn butcher block that brings the piece back to life using careful sanding, water popping, and a food-safe finish. What looked ruined at first becomes a …
10 Woodworking Projects Everyone’s Grandpa Built (But Nobody Makes Anymore)
Your grandpa’s workshop didn’t have a laser level or Bluetooth miter saw. It had a coffee can full of screws, a band saw that could kill a man, and the faint smell of pipe tobacco baked into every corner. And …
The Secret To Fixing Your Woodworking Finish
This video is by Billy from Newton Makes. In this experiment, he walks through three unusual home remedies for removing water rings from finished wood surfaces: toothpaste, mayonnaise, and fire. Water stains can ruin the look of an otherwise beautiful …
Restoring a Folding Rocking Chair with Vintage Charm
This project was built and designed by Mike from Oregon Makers. It’s a thoughtful restoration of a well-loved folding rocking chair that had endured years of wear from use and coastal exposure. Mike takes a patient, practical approach to renewing …
16 Places to Get Free Wood for Your Next Woodworking Project
I’ve done my best to create the ultimate guide to sourcing wood for free or without breaking the bank. The cost of new lumber can quickly add up, making woodworking expensive! But what if I told you that there are …
How To Make Wood Filler Without Sawdust
We’ve written of wood fillers in the past, and the most comprehensive piece published on these pages had to do with choosing the right wood filler for your project. It will answer many, if not most, of the questions you …
Will Water-Based Polyurethane Yellow?
We all have a pretty good idea of the value of a topcoat on our stained projects. Stains will enhance the wood’s appearance and grain and provide color to the wood. However, stains offer no protection to the wood. Key …
Is Maple A Hardwood Or A Softwood?
I know a little bit about maple trees. I live in the mountains of western Massachusetts, the northern Berkshires, and my property is surrounded by a lot of swamp maple, which is a dense wood. One of the trees is …
How To Remove Danish Oil From Wood
We like wood oil finishes, and have moved in their direction for our finish of choice and away from some of the other popular finishes like polyurethane, shellac, and varnish. We like wiping the oil on and in, and we …
Pros & Cons of Using Beeswax As A Wood Finish
I like beeswax as a wood finish because it’s easy to use and safe. It’s natural, which is great for many woodworking projects. But it’s not perfect. It has some downsides, like not being very tough and melting easily. I’ll …