Carpenter Ants ? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them
Sam Wood Worker
Carpenter Ants If you see big black ants in your home, you might have carpenter ants. These ants can be a big problem. They don’t just bother you—they can also…
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Lignum Vitae: Why This Wood Is Almost Unbreakable ?
One time I dropped a small piece of Lignum Vitae into a bucket of water. I thought it would float, like most wood does. It didn’t float at all. It…
Hickory Wood: What Makes It So Hard to Beat?
A friend asked me last week, “Is hickory wood actually good, or is it just hype?” Here’s my honest answer. Hickory is tough. Really tough. It’s one of the strongest…
How to Fill Cracks in Wood: Avoid these costly mistakes
I’ve patched cracks running clean across old tabletops, and I’ve fixed hairline splits on cabinet doors so small most people never noticed them in the first place. Wood cracks for…
Cumaru Wood: Pros, Cons & Uses You Need to Know
Quick Answer: Cumaru wood is a super hard, termite-resistant hardwood from South America. People use it mostly for outdoor decking, but it also works for flooring and outdoor furniture. It…
How to Apply Osmo Polyx Oil Like a Pro (10 easy Steps)
I still remember the first time I opened a can of Osmo Polyx Oil. I was standing in my garage, looking at an old oak table I bought for almost…
The 10 Best Woods for Table Tops (Pros & Cons Explained)
I have built more table tops than I can count on my fingers, and I still remember my first one. I picked a cheap pine board because it was the…
What Is Bubinga Wood? Properties, Uses, Pros & Cons
Quick Answer: Bubinga is a hard, heavy exotic wood from Africa. It has a reddish-brown color with dark purple streaks, and it’s known for being very strong and good-looking. Woodworkers…
How to Apply Linseed Oil to Wood (Simple Step-by-Step Way)
I still remember the first time I put linseed oil on a wood board. I was working on an old pine shelf in my garage, and I had no idea…
Why Jarrah Wood Is So Popular (Pros & Hidden Facts)
If you ever walked into a timber yard and saw a deep reddish-brown wood sitting next to the oak and pine, and you stopped and asked “what is that?” —…