General Store any sheet material in dry conditions, stacked flat. Do not place directly on a floor surface (unless a dry, timber floor). Always use sufficient bearers to prevent the panels from sagging or distorting. Care should be taken to […]
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Starting any business is not an easy task. But it helps when you have a talent for something noteworthy. With almost everything being made by machine these days, many people seek out artists who can make their projects unique. The […]
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Termites occur in virtually every state of the United States except Alaska. The presence or abundance of termites is determined by their environmental requirements such as temperature, humidity, soil moisture, and food availability. Termite damage can be controlled with proper […]
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Evening out the finished color of wood can be difficult because some species have random, ugly dark blotches from uneven stain absorption. End grain will also soak up way too much stain and look unsightly, too. This is a quick […]
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Warmth, color, and subtle or dramatic grain patterns are amongst the stunning effects this natural material can bring into your home. Renovating wood can take many forms, from stripping and varnishing floors and internally fitted woodwork to stripping and staining […]
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We consulted professional decorative painter Jackie Shaw for pattern-transferring advice, whose methods you’ll find easy to master. Use them, and your painted pieces will win compliments as never before. Patterns are key to painting success. Whether you’re transferring the main […]
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Sanding a wooden piece of furniture, an essential step in a renovation. Sanding is a simple job, but it quickly becomes tedious if you don’t have the right tools and don’t respect a few basic principles. I have told you […]
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This guide will present you all the woodworking tools & components needed in your woodworker arsenal […]
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This ‘How to’ describes how to achieve the best possible finish for your wooden surfaces. It shows how to prepare surfaces, how to color them using wood dyes and stains, and how to apply different types of varnish. Introduction There […]
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If there’s one material, besides wood, that’s central to furniture making, it’s wood glue. Since ancient times, the glue has been used to assemble furniture and it’s not difficult to see glued pieces that are hundreds of years old. Just […]
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