If you’ve just spent lots of time and money on laying down a lovely wooden floor, you want it to look its best. One of the ways that people can dress up their hardwood floor, or most other types of wooden surface for that matter, is to put a finish over it.Finishes both protect and …
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Picking the right inlay materials for your next woodworking project can be the choice between a beautiful piece of art and a tacky bit of junk. It doesn’t matter how good your skills are if the materials you use are standard.When it comes to inlay, there isn’t much you need to know before you make …
For DIYers, it can often be tricky to enhance the appearance of your project without splattering it in glitter. Likewise, guitar makers and woodworkers often rely on the same material that is notoriously hard to find and can be difficult to use.Guitar players often found it hard to see if the dot marks on the …
Just like any skill, when it comes to metal work, you need some essential tools to ensure that you will succeed. In metal work, one important piece of equipment that you need on your side is a metal lathe. But, as well as a regular metal lathe, you should also consider investing in a mini …
If you’ve recently purchased or been given a lathe, there’s a good chance that it only came with a basic faceplate or live center. And, while these are undeniably good for testing out your machine and getting to grips with the art of woodturning, you’ll soon find that you’re limited to what you can create. When …
Using inlay powder is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to enhance the appearance and value of your woodworking projects. Simply put, inlay powder is powdered metal or stone which can be applied to cracks and carvings in wood using epoxy. When it comes to something as important as your woodwork, it’s crucial to ensure that you’re …
Taking a Closer Look at 5 of the Most Beautiful Opal Inlays on the MarketOpal is an incredibly beautiful gemstone, which is why I chose to propose to my wife with an opal engagement ring (despite the superstition that it brings bad fortune). The opal’s range of color is simply unmatched in any other gem, …
Whether you own your own business or company, or you are simply a creative person that likes to keep their hands busy, you might find yourself in need of inlay to get started on a project. There are lots of different types of inlay that you can get your hands on, which can make it …
There is something undeniably intriguing about a beautiful wooden object. Whether it is used for home decor, ornaments or personal accessories, wood has a particular kind of elegance, especially because there is usually a lack of joints or screws holding these wooden objects together.This look is not only beautifully rustic but intriguing too. After all, …
Whether you’re a professional carpenter or you simply enjoy working with wood, metal, and other materials as a hobby, a lathe is an essential tool for your workshop. However, traditional lathes are big machines that don’t only take up a lot of space but can easily take too much off smaller pieces of material.Luckily, there …
