Archive for January, 2009
ObjectHow To Artificially Weather Wood Quickly
Carl asks, “How do I get an authentic and realistic looking aged wood, something to look aged without painting? I want a natural look (barn wood with cracks and crevices).”
You could leave the wood lying out in the back yard for several years and let nature slowly weather the wood. It will be a [...]
How To Stop Planer Feed Rollers From Slipping
I own a 13″ Delta planer that has served me well for the past four years. That is until I was planning the lumber for my headboard. I was down to the last two passes to get the lumber to 3/4 inch thickness. All I needed to plane off was two passes at 1/64 of [...]
What Is A Polyurethane Varnish Finish?
Polyurethane finish chemical structure is very similar to plastic. Once dried it provides a hard finish that is quite durable that is water resistant. However, when exposed to a hard shock it tends to fracture and flake off. The fractures will look white in color.
Common complaints about polyurethane is that it is you can’t get [...]