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Exterior Furniture

Best Types of Wood For Furniture (Indoor and Outdoor)

When choosing a type of wood for furniture, it’s best to factor in the top three considerations of any woodworking project: cost, location and aesthetics. Budget is often the first consideration in most woodworking projects. And, for furniture -grade wood its wise to keep cost in check. For example, a project that requires 40 board feet of lumber at $8 a board foot will cost you $320. And that’s before you start a saw, buy a hinge or purchase a

Buying Wood

Understanding Hardwood Lumber Grades and Jargon

After walking into a lumber yard for the first time many new woodworkers are instantly confused with the jargon. Purchasing hardwood requires understanding hardwood lumber grades and is not like buying wood from a big box store. For example, if you wanted a half dozen 6-inch boards you might have expected to buy them individually like a 2×4. But, when it comes to hardwood, you’ll face a language barrier. In this article learn how to understand the terminology, how best

Indoor

Beginner Wood Carving Projects, Tools and Safety Tips

Beginner wood carving projects are all about progression. While this hobby is low cost to start, the first few projects will decide your enjoyment. So, rather than start with complex designs, in this article we’ll show you a series of projects that become harder and more challenging to develop your skills. Besides choosing the right projects, be ready to learn about the right tools and key safety supplies. Because carving involves handling sharp knives and gouges it is definitely a

Finish

Wood Finish Types for Interior and Exterior Projects

Fully understanding wood finish types requires either a degree in chemistry or decades of woodworker experience. But fortunately there are a few basic recipes that can be followed for all skills of woodworkers to achieve a glossy, unique color or even food-safe finish. While traditional wood finishes required hours to dry and often impacted the color of the wood, newer finishes have evolved that dry quick and won’t yellow. In this article learn about finishes for internal and external projects,

Wood Glue

What is CA Glue? And Why Every Woodworker Needs It

It’s not often woodworkers are stumped when it comes to glue. But when asked about CA glue (cyanoacrylate) they most likely will say: what is CA glue? To start, CA glue is: A fast setting, thin layer adhesive Available in various viscosities (watery to gel) to penetrate wood or form a bond Capable of everything from sealing wood or bonding metal, wood and other materials together Available in clear or a variety of colors to match your projects needs So

Cabinet Door Stoppers and Bumpers for No Slamming

Door Hardware

Guide to Cabinet Door Stoppers, Bumpers and Dampers

With properly installed cabinet door stoppers your doors will stop hitting the wall and each other. And with cabinet bumpers and aftermarket cabinet dampers your cabinet doors can be upgraded to perform as well as newly installed cabinets. In this article learn how to: Limit the range of swing for a cabinet door How to install aftermarket soft-close to your kitchen And, the best updated cabinet bumpers to finish your upgrade Cabinet Door Stoppers And How They Work Similar Product:

Kitchen Cabinets

How To Make Shaker Cabinet Doors

While a cabinet door might seem like a hard thing to build there are only a few basic tools needed. And, of course, a few tricks to buying the right materials and assembling the doors. In this guide learn how to make shaker cabinet doors that you’ll want to show off. While often considered a job only for cabinetmakers, a shaker cabinet door is actually quite simple in its construction: Four wood sticks with a groove to hold the panel

Cabinet Installation

Choosing the Best Cabinet Lift to Install Upper Cabinets

Name one tool that’s the cost of a high quality miter saw and could save your back? While a cabinet lift might not have been top of mind, for a woodworker or contractor it’s one of those obscure tools that can avoid injuries. Why do I care? Well, I’ve built and installed more than my share of kitchens and furniture pieces. And I’ve had two back surgeries because of it. Why do I link cabinets and back issues? Well, cabinets and

Buying Wood

Hardwood Lumber Near Me? 5 Simple Tricks to Find Hardwood

Woodworkers know that finding hardwood lumber lumber can be a challenge. Perhaps you’ve spent hours searching and trying to compare costs. Or, maybe you know of a few stores and are looking to find a unique piece of hardwood. While I’ve spent hours finding hardwood lumber near me for my projects this article should help your search. We’ve probably all had the same experience trying to buy lumber. With limited supplies in even large metros, trying to decide if you’re

Kitchen Cabinets

How to Build Wood Garage Cabinets

For a lot of home woodworkers our projects don’t happen because setting up the tools to build can take as long as building the project. And I know, because I’ve been in this situation. So, rather than continue to let organization prevent progress it’s time to build your own wood garage cabinets.

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