While many materials are used to make cutting boards, wood has many qualities that make it a preferable option. Cutting boards should be easy to clean and not soft, but they shouldn’t be too hard either, as in that case, the surface will blunt the knife’s edge (which is why glass and steel cutting boards …
Which Woods Should You Not Use for Cutting Boards? (Solved!) Read More
WD-40 is a multifunctional product from the USA. Behind the inconspicuous blue and yellow canister of WD-40 is an excellent tool for the workshop, home, and garden. If you get stuck, you can try WD-40 before picking up the hammer or calling the experts. With over 2,000 uses, WD-40 may not solve all your problems, …
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The processed resin that was secreted by insects native to Asia, shellac has many uses from watchmaking to nail polish as well as wood-finish. Shellac is a more than a thousand years old non-toxic wood finish option that can add smoothness to the wood without a plastic-like quality and is a viable natural alternative to …
Is It Possible To Apply Shellac By Spraying? (Solved!) Read More
Shellac is one of the most commonly used finishes in woodworking, known for its qualities of versatility in colors, being non-toxic, being easy to work with, and being easy to remove, making it the favorite finish of many woodworking enthusiasts. On the other hand, lacquer, another commonly used finish, comes with its unique set of …
Every woodworker knows how much sawdust can accumulate on the floor during a project. Even with the best dust collection system, the sawdust still piles up. Sweeping with a broom alone is not enough to pick all the fine dust, and some dust always gets left behind, even though it would be best always to …
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There is no denying that polyurethane is one of the most popular finishes in woodworking due to its many advantages. On the other hand, the yellowing that comes with it is still an issue, with many woodworking enthusiasts preferring to go with finishes that don’t have such a problem. Water-based polyurethane is a fantastic alternative …
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Considering that cutting boards get a lot of frequent use in every home, making a cutting board can be one of the best woodworking projects, especially if you have been running out of ideas. As cutting boards aren’t too complex to make either, it can easily be a fun little weekend project that will be …
Can You Use Tung Oil to Finish a Cutting Board? (Solved!) Read More
The finish certainly makes or breaks a project, both due to how it can aesthetically change a project and offer it protection against various factors. While there are plenty of different finishes to choose from, finding the correct one for your project is the part that requires mastery, as each finish has its advantages and …
Danish oil is a term we are used to hearing of very often in woodworking as it’s a popular finish used in many different projects. While Danish oil sounds like something that comes from Denmark or relates to Denmark, the product itself actually has nothing to do with either Denmark or the Danish people. In …
While the name “teak oil” sounds like the oil is a natural oil made out of the teak tree, this is far from reality, which can be very confusing for those who don’t have prior experience with it. In reality, teak oil is a blend of oils produced out of natural oils such as linseed …
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