All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
Guitar fretboards are usually made of raw and genuine Rosewood or ebony. Some of them are also made of maple, which will generally be varnished, and you don’t have to worry about oiling them at all. The unfinished wood, like ebony and Rosewood, is left raw because these woods are quite oily by nature, so … Read more
Cherry is an excellent timber option used worldwide in a wide variety of applications. Be it furniture, cabinetry, veneer, or flooring, cherry is a beautiful timber to work with. The beauty can further be enhanced, and the wood is protected using an oil finish such as tung oil. But can you use tung oil on … Read more
Hemlock is a softwood used primarily as construction lumber in homes and offices. It can be used for cabinets, furniture, and other woodworking projects. Hemlock has a light color that ranges from pale yellow to pinkish-brown. The reason why it’s a preferred wood for many is that it’s much stronger and harder than pine. Also … Read more
You will find the wood joint used in many different applications of woodworking. This is the art of shaping and combining wood pieces that are secured by wood glue. The two pieces are put together with the wood glue used as an adhesive. Followed by the clamping of the joint for a specific time frame. … Read more
Finding the right urethane topcoat for your boat may spell the difference between proper protection and vulnerability to the elements. Awlgrip and Awlcraft 2000 both have strong reputations for providing ample protection. Among the two most popular Awlgrip and Awlcraft 2000 products for boats and other fiberglass surfaces, which one is right for you will … Read more
Teak has been used for centuries in boat building and today is most often seen as boat decking. However, the wood still needs the proper treatment in order to maintain its benefits along with its appearance. So, one question that arises is whether to use teak oil or teak sealer to protect the wood. Understanding what … Read more
Wipe-on poly is a kind of polyurethane that has been pre-thinned and wiped on easily. Unlike other kinds of this material, it should be applied using a lint-free cloth because it’s too thin of a material to be efficiently applied using a roller or a brush. Beyond that, using wipe-on poly is supposed to provide … Read more
Chalk paint has earned its cult following for a reason. It’s low-prep, ultra-matte, forgiving, and capable of transforming a tired oak dresser into a modern farmhouse showpiece in a weekend. But here’s the truth most Pinterest boards won’t tell you: chalk paint isn’t foolproof. When it goes wrong, it can go visibly wrong—streaks, peeling, blotchy … Read more
Understanding the way to get chalk paint off of wood can help you eliminate excess or thick layers of paint or even paint splatters. While applying chalk paint is a fun activity, it can be a headache to get rid of if you don’t have the right tools at hand. Below, we will look at … Read more
If you’re like most rifle owners, you take great pride in your weapon. You clean and maintain it meticulously, and you store it in a safe place when not in use. But even the most careful owner can eventually run into problems with their rifle’s wooden stock. The gun stock’s finish may start to wear … Read more