Archive for June, 2007
ObjectDistressed wood finishing: How to make new look old (part 2)
This post is part two of the distressed wood finishing technique. Learn an easy to follow six step process to make newly created furniture look like it has been around for decades.
Step 3: Sealing the door
Apply a sanding sealer to the door. A vinyl or latex sealer can be used. Following the [...]
Distressed wood finishing: How to make new look old (part 1)
When done right distressed wood finishing will result in a finished piece that people will think is decades old, when in fact it is a newly finished piece. At first it may seem like distressed finishing is too complicated or takes too long. Nothing could be further from the truth. The process is [...]
Which bandsaw blade is the best one to use when cutting hard wood? (Part 2)
Welcome back as we continue discussing the anatomy of a blandsaw blade. With a better understanding you will be able to select the right bandsaw blade for the job at hand.
Hook angle
Is the angle between a line drawn parallel to the front edge of the tooth and a line drawn perpendicular to the back [...]
Which bandsaw blade is the best one to use when cutting hard wood?
Bandsaw blades come in a plethora of styles, number of teeth per inch, alloys and tooth shape. For the home woodworker which of the many different types of bandsaw blades is the best one to use when cutting hard wood lumber?
Anatomy of a bandsaw blade
Let’s first start out discussing the anatomy of a bandsaw [...]