How to Clean Polyurethane From Brush

How to Clean Polyurethane From Brush

We know polyurethane, and we like polyurethane.  We use it as a finish for our woodworking projects often.  We have a bit of experience, then, in washing our brushes after using polyurethane, as well as cleaning up after its use.   …

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Is Aspen a Hardwood?

Is Aspen a Hardwood

If you get hit in the head with a piece of wood, you’re probably going to think it’s pretty hard.  The bump will last for a while, too.   But, just how hard was the piece of wood that you got …

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What Is Sande Plywood? How & When To Use It Explained

What Is Sande Plywood

Sande plywood, known for its durability and uniform appearance, is a standout material in woodworking. It’s especially valued for its moisture resistance, making it ideal for various construction and furniture projects. This article explores sande plywood’s properties, uses, and advantages …

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How To Fix Warped Cabinet Doors

How To Fix Warped Cabinet Doors

We’re not sure how many times we’ve written these words:  water is the enemy of wood, but it is germane to today’s piece on warped cabinet doors, whether kitchen or bathroom.   The kitchen sink, the dishwasher, the bathroom sink, the …

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How Tall Should a Workbench Be?

How Tall Should a Workbench Be

How tall are you?  At 6’1”, I’m neither tall nor short, just sort of 6’1”, with somewhat long arms (35” shirt sleeve length) and an fairly erect stance – age hasn’t quite caught up with me yet.   In preparing to …

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Is Polyurethane Flammable After It Dries?

Is Polyurethane Flammable After It Dries

Take a guess how much polyurethane is produced every year.  Go ahead, guess.  Here’s a hint:  it’s a commodity product, meaning it is produced in huge quantities each year.   If you guessed 25M metric tons every year, you are either …

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What Is A Coping Saw Used For?

What Is A Coping Saw Used For

How well do you cope in your woodworking shop?  That question doesn’t have to do with your mood or your ability to handle the stress of woodworking (that’s a joke), but rather how you make cope cuts.  There really is …

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How To Cover Nail Holes in Trim

How To Cover Nail Holes in Trim

His name was Callachan.  The “ch” distinguished it from the Irish version, and he was proud of his Scottish heritage.  He was the fastest trim carpenter within a hundred miles. “Custom Cal, the Contractor’s Pal” was his business slogan, and …

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How To Thin Polyurethane For Spraying

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 …

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How Much Does Plywood Weigh?

How Much Does Plywood Weigh

Weight plays a part in woodworking, notwithstanding the fact we tend to think of woodworking as being length and width as we reach for our measuring tape or combination square on a workpiece. This is especially true of plywood in …

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What Is a Torsion Box?

What Is a Torsion Box

The dictionary will tell you that torsion refers to a twisting.  This article has nothing to do with torsion as twisting, but it is about some real woodworking that you might not be aware of yet. Think hollow-core doors, workbench …

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What Side of the Table Saw Should The Fence Be On?

What Side of the Table Saw Should The Fence Be On

The best estimate available for the percentage of people who are left-handed is 10%.  It’s difficult to measure this with any great accuracy because the variance in preferences and skills from task to task is great and because left-handed people …

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What Is A Through Cut On A Table Saw?

Table Saw Cutting

There’s something about firing up the table saw in our woodworking shop, the speed at which the spinning blade reaches those 3000 – 4000 RPMs, the ease with which it cuts through the wood.  Whether ripping or cross-cutting, great power …

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