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By Ryan Henders, March 23, 2009 8:03 am

The Garden Shed. Ref: treehugger.com

Woodworking projects are a mixed bag. It can be fun and frustrating at the same time. The greatest anticipation and driving force is the anticipation of the finished product. There is something gratifying in having that almost finished project in front of you ready for the finishing touches. It has been a great project, everything turned out perfect now comes the final decision which is how do you finish it off?

There are so many choices of finishes and tints how do you know which one is going to be the best for this particular piece. It is somewhat stressful at this point because you have done a lot of hard work and the piece is perfect it would be most disappointing if you ruined it at this stage. So take a deep breath and tackle the job head-on.

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By Ryan Henders, January 27, 2009 8:09 am

Cabinet Scrapers. Ref: hartvilletool.com

When it comes to learning woodworking, there are no shortages of things to learn. There are the various techniques to learn as well as the use of the different types of equipment. Even something as simple as a cabinet scraper demands its own techniques. Too many novice woodworkers consider the scraper only good for removing old paint but it does have some other very valuable uses.

The scraper itself is no magical piece of equipment it is just a simple piece of rectangular flat high carbon steel. The very edge is rounded in the form of a hook and this is what is pulled across the wood to remove any fine shavings. You will find that when you go to purchase your cabinet scraper you may become a bit mesmerized by the number of choices you will have. They come in various shapes and sizes as well as choice of curves such as French for example. These are to be used on projects that are specifically different such as bowls.

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By Ryan Henders, July 1, 2008 8:22 am

It is a rewarding feeling to restore an old house to a pristine condition. One of the most difficult tasks is refinishing your cabinets.

To do the job right its means you have to strip all the old product such as paint and finish off. Then you have to bleach the wood to remove either the stains that were left from the old finish or having something spilt or set on them. Then there is sanding and scraping to tend to. Finally, there is the new stain and them the finish to be done. After all, of this you can sit back and admire you long and enduring hard work.

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By Ryan Henders, June 30, 2008 8:25 am

Years ago, garden decor used to consist of positioning in some fine-looking flower gardens then setting up a small umbrella tables and few chairs to sit and relax in. This is far from the case now with most people no matter how average their back yard is. Many people have adopted to the fashion of extending your indoors to outdoors. So now, many living rooms for instance flow out onto the patio with the couches, loveseats and most any other piece of furniture you would find in the living room. This has called for more extended grooming to the universal architecture of the backyard itself. There are many things you can do to enhance the aura that you have created here in your backyard.

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By Ryan Henders, June 29, 2008 8:40 am

Back in the old days, the paints woodworkers use contain lead which is dangerous. These days, the paints and paint strippers we use are much more safer.

One of the most important things to remember is always read the instructions on any of the products. Don?t assume because you have used one manufacturers product that they are all the same. Also always use good ventilation as most often the fumes can be very harmful.

As we said, misuse of these products can be very detrimental to ones health. The most common ingredient is Methylene Chloride and is most often found in paint and varnish strippers. It is toxic and may be a carcinogen. It should not be used by people with heart problems because it makes the heart work hard. It forms carbon monoxide in the blood through metabolism. Products containing this ingredient should not be used by people with heart ailments. It comes in various strengths and may be a liquid or a paste.

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