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| Applying Stain To Wood
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First sand the wood and remove any dust before staining. A clean, used pair of nylons or panty hose works well for applying stain to wood. The nylon provides an even coat and doesn't leave behind any lint. Wear rubber gloves, it's very difficult to wash stain off your hands without using a nasty chemical like mineral spirits and be sure to wear old clothes. It usually takes at least two coats to get a uniform look.
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| Posted on: 06/02/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Used But Not Used Up (Repairing Power Tools)
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By Gene Miller
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Some DIY Maintenance will put Used tools back in Main Stream Operation: Professional grade tools are made to withstand long hours of use and abuse. Many home shops have a number of Professional grad tools but for the most part most home shops have tools that are some what less in quality.
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| Posted on: 02/07/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Circular Saws - Make them all they can be.
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By Gene Miller
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Circular saws have become more than a tool that you will just find at a construction site. From the early days of work on construction sites cutting only wood circular saws now are found in almost every home of a do-it-yourselfer and can cut not only wood but with the purchase of some specialty blades can now cut wood, masonry, metal and plastic.
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| Posted on: 11/15/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Measure Twice, Cut Once
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The saying, "measure twice, cut once", is as old as the hills. It's generally used in carpentry to help prevent the wasting of materials but it's really a good tip for all crafts. It's a good rule when working with fabric, leather or any material that needs to be cut to fit a particular purpose. Measure twice, cut once and waste less.
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| Posted on: 08/25/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| 7 Steps To Milling Four Square Lumber
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By Dave Markel
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Any wood worker needs to take a board from the lumber yard or their local sawyer and make this board a uniform thickness, length and width. This board needs to have all four edges square to each other. This is referred to a milling a board four square and is a pre-requisite to any wood working project.
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| Posted on: 04/17/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Choosing Project Wood
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By Dave Markel
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Lumber is available in 2 main categories, hardwood and softwood.Quite simply, hardwood is harvested from any deciduous(leaf bearing) tree. While softwood is from coniferous or needleproducing trees. However a wood worker also needs to decide if anengineered wood product like plywood is better suited for the job.
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| Posted on: 04/14/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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