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Wood 101: Not all wood is the same

Hey, guess what? Different types of wood react differently to sanding, staining, and finish. Seem obvious? Sure! But clearly overlooked in my case 😦 My ongoing Salon table build has been going great! The cuts went well, the joints fit, it’s the right size, and it’s super-smooth after sanding. What could go wrong? Maple IContinue reading “Wood 101: Not all wood is the same”

Barrel Shavings

It was time to restock on Bourbon Barrel shavings yesterday (lamp filler). Which meant taking an authentic barrel stave and drilling it with a Forstner bit repeatedly until there was nothing left. Put a couple of large plastic bins under the drill press and a use bit of elbow grease… and eventually you have enoughContinue reading “Barrel Shavings”