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I want to talk about something that we don’t often think about: the type of wood that we use for our furniture. You see, when it comes to furniture, the type of wood that we choose can make all the difference in terms of durability, quality, and appearance. So, what is the best wood to …
Reclaimed wood also has a unique aesthetic that can add character and charm to any space. It has a rich patina and history that cannot be replicated with new wood. The knots, nail holes, and other imperfections in reclaimed wood give it a warmth and authenticity that is hard to find in new wood. This …
Whether you’re trying to add new elements of style and personality into your home or want to improve its inherent value, wood finishing is a great way to do so. When it comes to choosing the right wood finishing material for your home, there are two options for you to choose from. Hardwood and softwood …
As we move through 2020 and faced with the prospect of a deep and protracted recession we as a people must prepare to look at things differently. This situation is profounded by the fact that global warming is melting the ice of the Northern Hemisphere. We can help reduce global warming by reusing instead of …
What is ironwood? Ironwood is a high-density timber. Although It has a name that would make us think that the wood contains iron but it only resembles high density just like iron. The fact that Ironwood is so hard is the only reason why we call it ironwood. Why is Ironwood so Hard? Ironwood is …
Dust is just one of the potential risks a woodworker has to protect themselves from. The effects of excessive exposure to wood dust is a concern but don’t fret as we can negate the risks with a little common sense and good working practices. This is my Experience with dust-related symptoms While you are here …
Trees furnish our planet and they have given us a fine resource that can keep us dry and warm. However, we must respect this resource if we are to carry on benefiting from it. Trees Wood comes from trees or is that just too obvious and stupid to include here? There are up to 500 …
Seasoning timber after felling trees is an important part of ethical woodland management. Today is considered bad not to consider the future of the forest and farming wood in the future. Every stage of the woodland farming is regulated and unethical sale of unmanaged forest timber is prohibited. Industry Self Regulation meets Ethics! For product …