Ben Hoops
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Guide to Buying Unfinished Furniture
In today’s post we will be discussing unfinished furniture – what is worth buying, what is not and the factors to consider before you spend your money. Out of all the different types and styles of unfinished furniture, how do you know which pieces are worth buying? In this article, we’ll discuss what to look …
Choosing The Right Sandpaper
The first step to finishing any woodworking project is sanding. Whether you choose to use any type of power sander or to sand by hand, you need to select the right type and grit of sandpaper. Sanding with the wrong sandpaper could irreparably damage your handiwork. Choose the Right Grit: Sandpaper is graded based …
Projects
In today’s post we will go through some recent projects that we have completed with Before & After Pictures. Enjoy. We would love to hear your comments or questions – leave them @ our Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wood-Menders/79877092620 Until next time – Dan @ Wood Menders Did you know Wood Menders provides a no-hassle …
Guide To Furniture Wood Continued –
In today’s post – we are continuing to look at wood characteristics and your furniture. Common Furniture Woods Common furniture woods have their own distinctive marks, just like each person has his or her own unique fingerprints. Below are some details or characteristics that can help you easily identify the numerous types of furniture woods …
DIY – Furniture Repair
In today’s post I came across an article showing off a group of designers that came up with an idea for furniture prosthetics. I am not a big fan of the extremely bright green color, but it is a great idea. Let me know what you think. Always at the vanguard of design, 5.5 Designers, …
Guide to Furniture Woods
In today’s post – we are going to be looking at wood characteristics and your furniture. Almost any type of wood could be used to build furniture, but some woods have always been favored for their beauty, durability, and workability. Before 1900, most furniture was made with these woods: walnut, oak, mahogany, rosewood, fruitwoods, and …
Recent Projects
In today’s post and now each Wednesday we will go through some recent projects that we have completed with Before & After Pictures. Enjoy. We would love to hear your comments or questions – leave them @ our Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wood-Menders/79877092620 Until next time – Dan @ Wood Menders …