Whether you’re working on a DIY project, building furniture, or specifying materials for construction, the word plywood gets thrown around a lot. But what exactly is plywood? Why is it used? How is it made? And how do you choose…
What is a Woodworking Finish? A woodworking finish is a protective coating applied to wood to make it look better, last longer, and resist damage. Finishes come in many forms, including oils, varnishes, lacquers, waxes, and stains. Each type has…
Woodworking is an amazing craft that people have been practicing for hundreds of years. It’s all about using skill, creativity, and knowledge of wood to make useful and beautiful things—like furniture, shelves, or even detailed carvings. Whether you’re just starting…
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a home renovator, or you might be a woodworking hobbyist, then there comes a time when you need to cut down a large plywood sheet. And let’s face it — a full 4×8 plywood sheet…
Your kitchen cabinets are more than just a boxes, it will help you to store your cooking vessels and dishes in and they’re also your kitchen’s face. The right wood can make your kitchen simultaneously cozy , polished and welcoming.…
If you are involved in the woodworking, carpentry, or flooring, then you need to ensure and know how crucial it is to measure the moisture content accurately. Too much moisture? Your project could warp, crack, or fail altogether. Too little?…
You can’t beat the experience of you stepping out onto a gorgeous wood deck on a warm summer morning, and with your coffee in hand, with air still cool and light beginning to flash off grain. The best deck isn’t…
When it comes to lightweight and for a wide array of applications, basswood (binomial name: Tilia americana) is among the most popular options for the woodcrafters, carvers & instrument makers worldwide. Although technically it is a hardwood, basswood is relatively…
When it comes to eco-friendly furniture and home décor, the mango wood has earned a very good reputation as one of the most sustainable and stylish hardwoods available on the market. It is harvested from Mangifera indica, the same tree…
When it comes to adaptable, all-around stainable hardwoods, birch has often been the underdog when compared to the woodwork and furniture favorites; oak and maple. Birch is highly-popular among woodworkers, designers, and other professionals as well as with homeowners who…
