Wood burning has been a popular pastime for centuries. It is also known as pyrography, which means “writing with fire.” Wood burning is when you use a heated metal tool to write, or burn, words and designs in wood. It is easy to start wood burning, as it requires very few tools, but it definitely …
As you begin purchasing and working with wood you will notice defects of all kinds. You can’t blame all of these defects on nature, some are actually artificial. Artificial defects occur after the wood has been harvested. After harvesting, if the lumber is not dried and stored properly defects can occur. Natural defects happen during …
The cost of lumber has significantly increased over the past few years. It makes it difficult to start that new woodworking project, replace the old deck, or build a new home. There are some ways around buying expensive lumber. Follow these tips on how to save money purchasing lumber. Buy Shortboards Most lumber comes in …
We outlined all the great reasons of why you should be buying lumber online in our article HERE, but what are some reliable online retailers? We have listed the best online stores for lumber and the reasons why we find them reputable. WoodWorkers Source This company is great when it comes to customer service, easy-to-use …
Buying lumber has always traditionally been purchased in the lumber yard, but purchasing online is becoming more popular now. So should you purchase lumber online? There are pros and cons to consider before making your decision. Time Saver If you don’t have a truck, then the first issue you will run into when purchasing in …
Trying to find the right sheet wood for your project? If you are laying sub flooring, making furniture, or any number of project you will want to make certain you have the right sheet wood for the job. There are so many options, but primarily you will run into particle board, MDF, and plywood being …
Building a deck is a big endeavor. You will want to do everything right the first time. If you’ve ever had to replace an old deck you will understand what we mean. Now there isn’t just wood to choose from, there is also composite wood to choose from as well. Composite decking might not be …
If you want to remodel a room in your home there is nothing more eye popping than replacing the flooring. The only issue you might run into is price. Replacing the flooring can be extremely expensive, but it doesn’t have to be if you choose the right flooring. Vinyl and laminate can look stunning and …
MDF is medium density fiberboard. It is created by using heat, pressure, and glue to fuse together wood fiber. This sheet material is easy to work with, yet very strong. Because it uses recycled wood it is also environmentally friendly. There are different grades of MDF, from low density to high density. High density fiberboard, …
Plywood is made of layers of real wood or “plies” glued together. The more layers of wood glued together make it stronger and denser. It is made by cross-graining wood (meaning the grain of each sheet is alternated) and they are glued together with great pressure. It is great because it is strong compared to …
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