Questions tagged [wood]
Specifically for questions about wood, the "raw" material itself (not to be used for questions about processing wood).
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Advice for repairing shaped glass cabinet doors
Background:
I am upcycling a glass display cabinet and have found one of the doors has glass that was broken/cracked so I decided to investigate removing all of the glass from this door and think ...
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Best method of joining these two pieces seamlessly?
I will be creating a floating side table for my wife and am wondering the best way to join two pieces of wood.
They will be joined in an “L” shape with the back of the L hanging against the wall and ...
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Dealing with wood pest in roof truss [migrated]
I have recently discovered the following signs of wood pest in my roof truss:
A few other rafters seem to have the same type of wood pest.
Which insect am I dealing with? Is this a woodworm, a house ...
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Can resistance to rot be improved with home heating?
There is a process by which wood is heated several times in the absence of oxygen to improve its mechanical properties and to make it more resistant to rot.
See also these questions 1, 2.
Would it be ...
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Can I get away with glueing stained wood trim?
I'm working on a large box bench (80 inches long). Based on a family member's recommendation, I stained the wood first before planning to glue the wood trim on. Now that I found out that gluing ...
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Is there any issue using a water based stain then oil based finish?
If there is no issue, what is the proper way to perform this? How long after staining should I wait?
I’ve only found answers to the reverse problem. And not sure if it would be the same answer.
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What kind of wood for supporting a heavy TV?
I have a 40Kg TV, which I want to rest on a table.
The table is sturdy and can support the weight of the TV. However the length of the table is too short, so I want to elongate it by putting on top of ...
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How to get this colour in pine?
any idea how this color can be achieved?
Both the body and top, which seems to be different
On top I believe is some sort of black wenge diluted, but the other one im not sure if it is grey and wiped ...
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How to restore small whiskey barrel?
I was gifted a small barrel, maybe a half gallon (guessing) in volume, pictured below.
I let it sit for too long, I guess, and now there are gaps between all the staves. I read somewhere that you ...
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Cutting a 2mm wide / 3mm deep groove
How can I cut a groove between say 1.5mm to 2.5mm wide using the Dremel Cutting guide in the 565 kit? The cutting bit 561 is too wide at 3.2mm.
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Can I use softwood for garden furniture?
I have lots of softwood so I am making some garden furniture. I know that this is not ideal in terms of how long it will last, painting and rotting, am I right to be concerned?
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What type of wood can be used for a jigsaw puzzle?
I'm interested in making a planet puzzle for my toddler, and I'm wondering what woods I can use. The plan is to have a relatively large puzzle (3'x1') with large pieces (~20 including the planets). I ...
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Is this burl worth anything?
I have an ash tree with a burl around the base of it. The tree is dying and I have heard that a burl should be harvested green. If I were to sell it what should I aim to get for it. See the attached ...
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Variation in shades of maple wood
I went out and bought some hard maple for my desk. I've already glued the boards together to make the tabletop, but I noticed some variation in color between the boards. Two of them are somewhat dark, ...
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How to tell the correct fit on a mortise and tenon joint?
When making a mortise and tenon joint, it's important for maximum strength of the joint that the tenon fit inside the mortise properly: neither too tight nor too loose. If the tenon is too tight, ...
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How to fix this mortise and tenon joint
I am fixing a bench and came across the above mortise and tenon joint between the foot and the vertical support (2 actually, one on each support). Quite clearly, someone has messed with this joint in ...
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Can I screw in my cable tray into this desk?
So, I've had this desk for a few years now, and I just bought a cable tray that needs to be screwed in. It would go under the desk
Desk: https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/upper-square-kosmas-...
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What is the best process to create a laminated panel with MDF core, linoleum & veneer faces, and edge banding?
what is the best process to create MDF with linoleum on one side, veneer on the other and edge banding? The result should look like this. Mine doesn't come close and I am unsure about the best ...
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Bottle shaped indent
I'm wanting to make a wine bottle rack where the bottle lays sideways. I've got an image of what I'm after but there would only be one groove and it would be larger to accommodate 2 bottles laid in ...
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Warped Monkeypod Desktop
I purchased this monkeypod piece a couple weeks ago. It is 7.5 ft x 2.5 ft x 2 inches thick. It is composed of two pieces glued together. My plan was to use it as a desktop but I’ve noticed since I ...
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Removing finish and unwarping wood
I picked up two cast iron skillets with wooden trivets from a thrift store. One of the wooden trivets is slightly warped, so that it doesnt lay perfectly flat and wobbles side to side a little. Its ...
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Stabilising wood with Cactus Juice… Hear me out!
Forgive me if I'm missing something but I do not see why you should have to fully submerge the wood to reach maximum penetration of the resin.
As far as I can tell, when in a vacuum chamber, air is ...
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Bar top with live edge slabs and 90 degree turn with live edge “round” at the corner
I am working with Eastern White Pine. I have 12' slabs, approximately 2.5" thick, with live edge and I am making a bar top. The final finish is planned to be clear epoxy. This is for a bar in an ...
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IKEA Gerton (solid beechwood) treatment with mineral oil?
So I need a new desk, and preferably something that's solid wood that can support my dual-monitor mount without sagging or bending. I currently have an Ikea desk that's made of particleboard, and it's ...
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Can you apply wood conditioner without staining?
I made a cutting board for my self-healing cutting mat. Would I be able to use just the Minwax wood conditioner and no poly or stain? My first wood project was the craft table. After finishing it I ...
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Rip cutting plywood on my table saw
I'm working on a project where I need to break down some sheet goods and I want to use my table saw to get the best and most accurate cuts parallel to the factory edge. The problem is that my ...
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Wood bit vs Forstner bit for cam connector holes
I am wanting to fix my MDF cabinet together with cam dowels and connectors (I rent, so for ease of moving I want the option to flatpack. Of course I will glue up when I get somewhere permanent, don't ...
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Barrister bookcase needs help
I am looking for some direction about some love I can give to a barrister bookcase I found for dirt cheap.
It has some loss at a corner and bottom and I'm thinking it may be best to buy new (real) ...
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Is it dangerous to sandpaper an old wine barrel?
I bought an old wine barrel second-hand. The owners said it was used previously as decoration in a restaurant.
I wanted to lighten up the colour so started to use sandpaper on certain parts. It was ...
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How to safely secure tailgate bench to studs
I have a old 1950s truck tailgate which measures 49 3/4 inches wide and 24 inches tall. I want to turn into a bench that will fold up and down that will mount to a wall. The wall has standard 2x4 16 ...
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How to prevent desktop from bowing?
So, this is usually a problem for particleboard shelves, which bow under the weight of books. But my question is actually about the desk, which I built myself:
It's a small desk (36x20inch), its top ...
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Why is my simple garden box warped?
So I attempted to make a simple raised garden bed out of box store 2x12s and 2x4s. I cut the pieces to length and square (using a circular saw) and went to attach the pieces with butt joints secured ...
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How Do I Glue Multiple Small Pieces Of Curved Wood Together Without Clamps
I am building a sculpture using curved shapes. I'd like the appearance of a continuous, flowing object. Due to the curves and small size I cannot use clamps. I plan on the sculpture being 5 feet tall ...
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Should I use or exterior oil based polyurethane for wood trim in a bathroom?
I have stained all the wood trim in my bathroom. I am planning to coat it with an oil based polyurethane. Would exterior poly be preferable because it is exposed to moisture?
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What is the correct size screw of a 8.3mm countersink bit
The screws I have are 10g..does this countersink bit work or should I refund and what is the correct size countersink bit
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cedar fireplace mantel
I am making a mantel from a piece of red cedar which has been cut flat on the bottom and top. I have scraped and removed the loose bark from the sides. I like the look of leaving some layers of of ...
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What's a “Brad” and What's a “Lip” When Talking About a Wood Drill Bit?
With regard to the difference between a wood drill bit and a metal drill bit, the respondent talks about a wood drill bit having a "spar/brad" and a "lip," but doesn't point to (or show such) in the ...
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Is this ostrichwood?
The lady at the lumber dealer said this was ostrichwood. Is she pulling my leg?
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Choosing wood for long 11'x2' (double) desk top
Options other than butting together two long plywood panels to make the desktop?
Working remotely and need a double desk for my wife and I. We have a great wide window at the end of a room that is ~...
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Is there a way to remove shellac or varish from a wood sign with painted lettering without runinig the letters?
I have a wood sign from the 1950's that has red and blue letters painted on it. It is a grey piece of drift wood. Someone either used shellac or varnish on it about 8 years ago and the sign looks ...
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Watco lacquer still gummy after 4 days
I am a jewelry artist who recently started working with wood. I have used a gold stamping ink to lightly cover a few pieces, allowed to dry completely for 24 hours and then started doing mist coats of ...
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Making corners of wood planks rounded
What´s the best tool to make the corners of planks rounded:
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Custom risers for bed without legs
My bed sits on a frame, so there are no legs to put off the shelf raisers , I am thinking of cutting a lap on 4x4 to the width of bed frame and fastened it with two bolts, for good support I am hoping ...
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Is there anything out there that I can attach to the wall with no-damage tape and then drill the mounting screws into that wood instead of the wall?
I'm trying to mount a baby gate but the ends require you to drill the mounts on each end directly into the wall. I was wondering if there was a way to attach a block or something to the wall with no ...
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Is it possible to unwarp this piece of wood?
First time working with wood - i CNC'd a landscape into a piece of London Plane timber but since first purchasing the wood, the left hand side of it has slowly curled upwards. Most of the curling ...
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Identify if table is solid wood?
I saw a nice console table at a department store (Marshalls) that’s supposedly 100% acacia wood.
How can I make sure this table is actually solid wood?
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Blotchy finish on stain job
I sanded the western pine with 80 then 160 , I admit I put too much stain on at first to make it darker , now I have I have clear blotchy spots on it , any advice is greatly aprreciated!
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How complex is it to craft a wooden horn?
I was thinking of crafting a wooden horn (like those used to blow, crafted from natural animal horns).
I'd like to know how hard would it be to take a trunk piece and make a horn, drilling a hole ...
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Termite treatment for non-treated lumber?
Yesterday I found a great deal on 3" x 12" x 12' non-treated lumber (pine). I bought several pieces, but before using it for an indoor table, I want to add a termite-resistant treatment.
Once I add ...
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Using PT lumber indoor if covered with polyurethane?
Earlier today, I posted a question about building a small table with pressure-treated wood. A few people chewed me out for using PT wood indoors, so I deleted it.
So just now I called a lumber store ...
