This is the article for you if you are interested in expanding your woodworking knowledge. The tips below are useful for any skill level. If you are prepared to make the leap into a new, rewarding hobby, keep reading.
One good product to use if you are staining your project is a conditioner, to be used before staining. This will reduce any blotches in the piece that you create. The conditioner will let the stain apply evenly and smooth out the wood.
You can make reusable sanding blocks. To do this, cut six blocks of wood from scrap plywood that is 3/4″ in diameter for each sandpaper grit. Be certain the pieces are about two and a half inches by four and three quarter inches. Spray your adhesive on the cork tile and the block of wood. Use a utility knife to cut the cork flush after sticking a block to the cork. Spray adhesive on your sandpaper, and then stick it to every cork block, facing down. Finally, cut your sandpaper flush with your cork, and then label each of your blocks.
Before staining your project, test the stain in a hard to see area, or, better yet, on a piece of scrap wood of the same type. This can prevent surprises if the shade of the stain is different after it has been applied. You never know how wood will behave, so do the test first.
Stir your finishes or stains rather than shaking them. The ingredients in these can settle over time. Shaking can cause bubbles that hinder the mixing. Stir it well and you shouldn’t have an issue.
Select an appropriate sort of wood for each project. Different woods have different properties. Some woods are much stronger than others. If you’re not sure how each type will react, invest some time to learn about them first.
The article you just read if full of useful tips on how to become a great woodworker. Apply this knowledge to your next project. Now it’s time to get started!