Opening your home to friends and family is a joy, but it comes with risks, like the dread of heat stains on your beloved wooden tables. I know the disappointment all too well, seeing a cherished table blemished by an unexpected stain. Don’t worry! I’ve dealt with this nuisance before, and it’s not as tough … Read more
Whether you are a hobbyist or professional woodworker, you will often use wood fillers to seal holes in wood or fix various surface imperfections. Whatever the application, you may want to attach a piece of filled wood to another at some point. But, can you screw into wood filler? Can you attach pieces of wood … Read more
Few wood species are more common than cypress. Though not the strongest or most charming, it has applications in nearly every industry that uses timber, from canoe and boatmaking to flooring and construction. Moreover, cypress’ many cultural and health applications make it highly respected in many communities. But for today, we’re only concerned with its … Read more
Few wood species are more common than cypress. Though not the strongest or most charming, it has applications in nearly every industry that uses timber, from canoe and boatmaking to flooring and construction. Moreover, cypress’ many cultural and health applications make it highly respected in many communities. But for today, we’re only concerned with its … Read more
Every woodworker has used maple at one time. If you haven’t, it won’t be long. It’s extremely common and among the easiest woods to work with. More importantly, maple offers all the physical properties you want from wood planks and boards. But there’s often a little confusion around soft maple and hard maple. Both are … Read more
How we still overlook bamboo, especially for construction and common woodworking applications, is a mystery. It’s readily available in many regions, dirt-cheap, and more durable than most wood species. We believe it’s because most woodworkers don’t understand just how strong bamboo wood is. So, today, we want to help you appreciate the strength of bamboo … Read more
Is pine a hardwood? The answer is not as simple as you might think. This post covers everything you need to know about pine wood- from identifying it to selecting the right type for your project. We’ll also discuss the benefits of using pine, money-saving shopping tips, and more. How Hard Is Pinewood? Pinewood varies … Read more
If you’re a woodworking enthusiast, you know that there are different types of wood – hardwoods and softwoods. But what about sycamore? Is sycamore a hardwood or a softwood? Let’s find out. Attributes of American Sycamore Wood Sycamore is one type of hardwood, but it’s not as hard as other species, like oak, maple or … Read more