We now have a wide range of fantastic wood sealants nowadays. And it’s never been easier to finish and protect solid natural timber from water damage. Gone are the days when your only sealing options were a handful of oil finishes, such as Linseed oil or Tung oil. Related Post: Can You Use Linseed Oil […]
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A quality oil finish can protect your cutting board from water-damage and decay. However, many types of oil finishes are also incredibly toxic to humans. Even some natural food-sourced finishes, such as Boiled Linseed Oil, may contain drying additives. And those additives are enough to turn otherwise edible oils into something much too dangerous for
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When it comes to restoring a weathered boat, the materials you use really matters. After all, from the hull to the deck, you need to be sure that whatever you use is durable enough to take on those sea-salty elements. Which is why a widely used material for boat repair is plywood. This densely veneered
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The Cricut Maker is all the rage. Hobby crafters around the world are absolutely loving this clever piece of crafting gadgetry. And why wouldn’t you? This all-in-one tool can engrave, draw, and score across a wide range of materials. From paper to cardboard to even wood… the Cricut can make short work of it all.
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When it comes to roof sheathing, you need to use material that is light, strong, and moisture-resistant. That’s why, time and again, Exterior Graded Plywood comes out on top, as one of the most reliable options for sheathing. Slightly more expensive than OSB sheathing, the extra cost is worth it. Especially when you consider plywood’s
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A utility trailer is only as strong as the materials used to make it. If you have a trailer floor made from wood that isn’t strong enough to carry heavy loads—or water-resistant enough to handle the weather—then you don’t actually have a utility trailer. Instead, what you’ll have is an accident waiting to happen. So,
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Is that wood stain still feeling tacky to the touch? You’ve waited hours — maybe even days — and yet it still doesn’t look like it’ll be drying any time soon. If this sounds familiar, then before you give up and start again, why not take a quick look at our post below. Why? Well,
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If you want to inject color into fading wood furniture, then using wood stain can at first seem like an easy way to bring some life back into those finished work pieces. But, can you stain over oiled wood? When we apply a coat of typical stain to wood, we want the stain to seep
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A question that often bugs woodworkers is whether or not wood conditioner is even necessary. And honestly, do we really need to bother applying wood conditioner before a danish oil finish? Well, pre-staining surfaces with wood conditioner is the best way to prevent oil-based stains from appearing patchy and uneven. It is particularly important to
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Have you ever wanted to make a piece of furniture that has a ‘classic’ look along with the feel of bare wood? Yet at the same time, there are so many finishing oils – such as a matte or satin finishes – that can leave wood looking dull or unnaturally glossy. But what if I
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