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Updated on June 13th, 2019
UPDATED 13Jun2019: Many older homes and pieces of antique furniture have gorgeous woodwork hidden under layers of...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Olive oil to finish a teak table?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Here's a question I got by email from JT She writes: Question: "Can I use olive oil to finish a teak table It's a...Continue Reading
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Damstom D300 Panel Clamps
Updated on May 14th, 2019
Gluing pieces of solid wood together edge-to-edge to make wide panels is a routine part of woodworking, but boards...Continue Reading
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How to Sand Wood: A Cabinetmaker Teaches the Secrets
Updated on August 2nd, 2019
UPDATED VIDEO BELOW 2Aug2019: I’ve been sanding wood as a cabinetmaker and carpenter for 30+ years, and I can tell...Continue Reading
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How to Properly Sharpen a Chainsaw Blade
Updated on April 26th, 2019
With fall coming up, hands-on Canadians everywhere will be firing up their chainsaws for tree trimming and...Continue Reading
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Updated on January 17th, 2016
Figuring out how to finish wood reminds me of learning math As long as you understand the basics, the process isn’t...Continue Reading
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Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Can I use plastic lumber to build some Adirondack chairs for my cottage It's now time to replace the wooden chairs I...Continue Reading
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I love mission style furniture, but oak is expensive! Ca...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I'm thinking of building a bed in the Mission style, but would like to make it with knotty pine instead of the...Continue Reading
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Poor results from staining have me steaming, how can I f...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
I have an outdoor oak bench and cedar chairs that I assembled and finished last year with a clear water repellent,...Continue Reading
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How can I best protect my outdoor wood furniture?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
My wife and I are building a couple of Muskoka chairs out of eastern white cedar Since I'm making them fold-able, I...Continue Reading