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Basics of Wood Finishes
Author: MinWax
Wood finishing is fun and easy. We'll take you through the wood finishing process including preparing the wood, choosing the proper applicator, and applying traditional and one-step finishes. |
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Best Practices for Long Battery Pack Life
Author: Dewalt
When using the DEWALT batteries and chargers, the batteries can last longer than double many of our competitors. To ensure the maximum life out of a battery pack there are some best practices which must...
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Creating an Antique Finish
Author: MinWax
Walk into a furniture or cabinet store and the trend toward using stains and finishes to create an antique look becomes abundantly clear. Corners and other recesses show the remains of an "old"...
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Cutting Tenons with the Router
Author: Dewalt
Most woodworkers know that the router is an excellent tool for cutting mortises, but how many realize it is great for cutting tenons as well. A good tenon has straight, square shoulders and...
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The Pivot Joint
Author: Dewalt
A sure sign of superior craftsmanship, integrated wooden hinges have been part of the cabinetmaker’s portfolio for at least two millenia. Apart from the obvious aesthetic advantage, a wooden hinge...
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The Strong Pull of Pull Saws - Why more tradesmen are being drawn to pull saws
Author: Irwin
Though woodworkers and carpenters have used them for years, more general laborers and contractors are being drawn to pull saws. While Western-style saws cut on the push, these Japanese-style saws cut...
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The Ways of Solid Wood
Author: Dewalt
The standing tree has three parts: roots, trunk and crown. The roots take up moisture containing raw materials and anchor the tree, the trunk transports raw materials to, and supports, the crown; leaves...
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