Can You Stain Mango Wood?
We’re so lucky to have so many different kinds of woods available to us to work within our shop. Supply …
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 …
Can You Sand Wet Wood?
We’ve measured and cut the wood for our project; glued, attached, and assembled the wood according to the project plans; …
How To Use A Combination Square (Beginner To Pro)
In younger days, the rule was not to be a square. In the woodworking shop, however, square is everything. There …
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How To Apply Polyurethane To Wood: Tips And Tricks For A Smooth Finish
Chances are you’ve used polyurethane as a topcoat for at least some of your woodworking projects. Chances are, too, you …
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Does Tung Oil Go Bad?
We like oil finishes on our woodworking projects. They create a beautiful finish, accentuate grains, and offer great protection for …
Is Oak Good For Carving?
We will admit that we are not wood carvers. We love working with wood, of course, but our woodworking is …
DEWALT Circular Saw 20v Problems & Troubleshooting
We all know of the DEWALT name in power tools, and most of us likely have at least one DEWALT …
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Polyurethane vs Varnish: Which Is The Better Finish For Woodworking?
We all want our woodworking projects to turn out well and seek a professional appearance when completed. Accurate cuts, solid …
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A Beginner’s Guide To Using Wood Filler: Tips and Tricks
In woodworking, there are some givens that we expect and plan for as the project nears completion and the pieces …
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Choosing The Right Wood Filler (Or Putty) For Your Project
We’ve written quite a bit about wood fillers and putties, products that fill nail holes, cracks and holes in wood …
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Choosing The Right Polyurethane For Your Woodworking Project
We know it to be a durable finish on our woodworking projects, and we’ve all likely used it in our …
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DEWALT Thickness Planer DW735 Problems
I own the DW735 and can attest it is a fantastic planer, the best “lunchbox” style planer on the market, …
What Grit CBN Wheel For Lathe Tools?
Once again, with the acronyms. If there isn’t a terms and terminology book for woodworking shops, there ought to be …
How To Fix Water-Damaged Swollen Wood Furniture
Water-damaged, swollen wood furniture…if you’ve ever finished a room in the basement of your home as we did once, you …
Why Is My Stainable Wood Filler Not Staining?
Wood filler is a substance used to fill imperfections in wood, such as nail holes, cracks, and dents. It is …
Can You Stain MDF?
Everything today has an acronym, and they have become a part of the English lexicon in everyday use now. You …
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 …