Although the two parts of the same tree, the heartwood (also referred to as Duramen) is the central core, whereas sapwood is the outer part of the tree trunk. To be more specific, the heartwood is the dead inner part of the wood, while the sapwood is the outermost living part of any woody stem, … Read more
The basic purpose of joint compound (also called drywall mud) is to fill the gaps, holes, and joints between installed drywall panels. This helps in creating smooth flat surfaces before they can be primed and painted over. If you are wondering whether you can use drywall joint compound on wood, you will be glad to … Read more
If you are looking for solid, durable, and attractive outdoor furniture, chances are you have looked at “rattan.” Rattan is a fibrous climbing vine often used to create furniture perfect for outdoor areas like the backyard, garden, poolside, decking area, etc. But before you settle on rattan as the material of choice for your outdoor … Read more
Nyatoh wood is tropical lumber that comes from a number of species in the Sapotaceae family (primarily the members of Palaquium and Payena genuses). Lighter wood from the family is usually referred to and sold as “Nyatoh” while the heavier ones as “bitis.” Species that are marketed as Nyatoh produces sapwood that is often light … Read more
My table saw is probably my favorite device in the workshop. I have lost track of how many precision cuts I’ve made with my table saw, but even the best brands still need a tune-up every so often. Like any device, unless you keep the table saw in shape, it will start to lose accuracy … Read more
One of the strongest and more popular of all woodworking joints, the mortise and tenon joint is used to hold together parts from a wide variety of furniture. From chairs, tables, windows, tool chests, cabinets, and more, the strength of this joint is such that it is highly recommended for anyone new to woodworking to … Read more
Okoume tree (Aucoumea klaineana) is typically a species native to west-central Africa, especially the regions such as Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. The wood of this tree is also known by names such as Gaboon wood, Uume, Acoume, and Zouga. In simple terms, Okoume plywood is a type of veneer/board processed from … Read more
Balsa Wood is derived from the fast-growing Balsa tree which is a member of the genus Ochroma pyramidale and is native to the Americas. Due to its various uses for a number of different projects, it’s one of the most demanding wood species in America. Basswood (Tilia) is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes native to … Read more
Your table saw workstation likely has a vast number of cutting tools to choose from including the hacksaw, jigsaw, and table saw itself. However, for cutting a 2×4 lumber for the project, we will focus on using the circular saw. You may think, why the circular saw instead of the others? Simply put, the other … Read more
Luan wood (sometimes also called Lauan plywood), is a type of plywood that comes from the Lauan trees of species in the Shorea genus. These trees grow along the South Pacific rim and have become quite popular worldwide, including in the US. This is because of its versatility, durability, and hardness, making it the perfect … Read more