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For woodworkers of all walks, having a situation where you may need to substitute one wood out for a close alternative is bound to happen. Whether it is because you’ve run out of your original species or your desired wood is too expensive, you may be wondering if there are woods that can be mixed …
Which Wood Type Can Be Used As A Walnut Substitute? Read More »
For both avid woodworkers and occasional constructionists, wood glue is something you’re likely to use at least once when it comes to your woodworking projects. However, you may find yourself with various questions regarding the binding agent, such as how long will it last once applied to your wood project? We will be going over …
How Long Does Wood Glue Last? Wood Glue Lifespan Read More »
As a woodworker, you already know just how many different species of wood are available to you for your projects. And there are probably a lot of different types of wood that you would like to work with. However, some are nervous of trying a new type of wood because they don’t know how to …
Finishing Douglas Fir: How to Finish Douglas Fir Read More »
Those new to woodworking often have a single question: what the heck is common board? When you head to your local home improvement store, you will probably come across a classification of wood that is called “common board.” Common board is usually relatively cheap and comes in the most typical sizes. It is typically made …
What Type Of Wood Is Common Board? Common Board Lumber Read More »
When it comes to woodworking, the wood must be adequately dried to prevent any warping or cracking from occurring in the construction process. That being said, there are many ways that you can efficiently dry your wood, whether that be simply leaving the wood alone or actively drying it yourself! One of these active drying …
Is Drying Wood With Desiccant A Good Idea? Desiccant Dried Wood Read More »
When it comes to woodworking, a material you may not have considered working with is waterlogged wood from an underwater forest. However, this is a material that should not be overlooked. These underwater forests are usually created when dams are constructed, and the trees in the area are submerged underwater. While the trees die, the …
As a woodworker, you’ve probably had countless experiences working with woods that have a high sap content. (Even if you don’t have much knowledge about the craft, you’ve undoubtedly seen a piece of wood that has had a large amount of the sticky substance.) While these types of logs make a great way to keep …
As a woodworker, there may be times where you need to search for woods that have similar properties to one you were initially planning to use. While the reasons for the switch may vary, it is safe to say that you should have no problem when it comes to finding wood alternatives when it comes …
What Wood Is Similar To Knotty Alder? Knotty Alder Alternative Read More »
A factor you may have to keep in mind when working with any type of wood is just how much it may shrink over time. For those who are using cedar for their projects, we have good news! Cedar, while a relative softwood, has a reasonably low shrinkage rate compared to other types of wood. …
How Much Does Cedar Wood Shrink? Cedar Shrinkage Read More »
Knowing how to transport wood without a truck might seem like magic, but you have many options, even if they aren’t obvious.