“What is a Bevel?” is a question that puzzles woodworkers due to the sometimes confusing relationship between bevels, miters, and straight cuts. Beveling wood is changing a square edge to a sloping one, so a bevel cut creates a slope from a horizontal or vertical wood surface. I’m a carpenter who has perfected just about …
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24-48 hours is the answer to the legendary “How long should paint dry before putting furniture back?” question. However, it isn’t that simple when factors like the number of coats, humidity, and ventilation are concerned. I’m a DIY enthusiast who teaches homeowners how to improve their buildings and furniture by themselves. Staining plywood and painting …
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Mastering the plywood thickness chart is crucial for getting the ideal measurements for your project. The sizing is grouped into nominal and actual thickness, with nominal thickness describing the plywood board before it has been dried and planed on its four sides. I’ve used plywood to make furniture for nearly two decades, so I’ve worked …
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How do you perfect your use of liquid sandpaper for your projects? As it turns out, there are a few tricks to do just that! In my 15+ year career as a woodworker, I’ve had to apply paint, primer, and finish during several projects, whether I was sandblasting wood, building cabinets, or installing shelving. On …
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Ever wondered how to cut rebar but you weren’t sure where to start? You’re certainly not alone! In this guide, I’ll use my 20 years of experience in woodworking (where I not only cut rebar, but also constructed playhouses, fashioned Kumiko jigs, and built decks and fencing) to help walk you through the essentials for …
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What are the most essential guidelines to follow in the world of chainsaw milling, and how can you guarantee the best results? Throughout this guide, I’ll break down that question in much the same way as our post on Japanese wood saws. Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked to perfect my woodworking skills, including …
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How do you choose a purple wood stain, and can that choice fundamentally impact your final product? That’s the million-dollar question! As in our guide to maple stains, I’ll describe common types of purple stains, and give some advice on when you should choose one over the other. My background in professional woodworking (where I …
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Black walnut wood dons a coat of many colors. It is naturally available in white-blonde, honey-brown, and coffee-brown. After working with hardwoods for over two decades, I know there’s more to walnut wood than its color. I’ve earned my share of nicks and splinters from working with hardwoods like black walnut and acacia wood. So, …
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Quarter sawn oak is stunning in Amish furniture. Its unique grain and ray flecks are distinct attributes of its furniture. I’m a carpenter who has spent 20 years in the workshop mastering different types of woodworking cuts. In the process, I’ve learned which cuts pair well with woodcuts and how to create elegant woodwork with …
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The simplest types of woodworking cuts for beginners are the crosscut and miter cut. But there are several more unique cuts for manipulating wood. I’m a carpenter who has mastered woodworking cuts over the last 20 years. I’m an expert at cutting hardwood for my projects and even working in wood filler to fix pesky …
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