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The Difference Between Softwoods and Hardwoods

The Difference Between Softwoods and Hardwoods

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

When it comes to choosing wood for various projects, understanding the difference between softwoods and hardwoods is essential. These two categories of wood differ not only in their physical characteristics...

The Difference Between Softwoods and Hardwoods

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

When it comes to choosing wood for various projects, understanding the difference between softwoods and hardwoods is essential. These two categories of wood differ not only in their physical characteristics...

MDF, What is It and Why Use it?

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

MDF, What is It and Why Use it? MDF is one of the junk "woods" of the lumber industry, literally it's the left over stuff ground up and bound together...

MDF, What is It and Why Use it?

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

MDF, What is It and Why Use it? MDF is one of the junk "woods" of the lumber industry, literally it's the left over stuff ground up and bound together...

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 2

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 2

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 2 This part is for the main body construction only.This was done before the advent of free photo upload sites, so I had to dig...

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 2

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 2 This part is for the main body construction only.This was done before the advent of free photo upload sites, so I had to dig...

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 1

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 1

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 1 People ask all the time how I built the bloodbowl pitch I travel with, so I have decided that I will dig up the...

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 1

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Suitcase Bloodbowl Pitch - Part 1 People ask all the time how I built the bloodbowl pitch I travel with, so I have decided that I will dig up the...

Types of Lacquer wood finishes

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Types of Lacquer wood finishes The two primary types of Lacquers are shellac and lacquer; they are composed of a solvent and a resin, and simply rely on the solvent...

Types of Lacquer wood finishes

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Types of Lacquer wood finishes The two primary types of Lacquers are shellac and lacquer; they are composed of a solvent and a resin, and simply rely on the solvent...

Types of Varnish wood finishes

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Types of Varnish wood finishes Varnishes are known for their durability and toughness. They can come in various "sheens" (shininess). They can be oil-based or water based and are made...

Types of Varnish wood finishes

Lawrence Cutlip-Mason

Types of Varnish wood finishes Varnishes are known for their durability and toughness. They can come in various "sheens" (shininess). They can be oil-based or water based and are made...