Oak
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Why Did Water-based Sealer Turn My Oak Black?
Was slow drying time the culprit?
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How Do I Apply a Pickling Stain?
Do you apply this stain in a different way than darker stains?
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Why Did Shellac Discolor My Red Oak?
At first the shellac behaved normally, but then it darkened my oak. What happened?
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What’s the Shelf Life of CA Glues?
My old CA glue was still dispensible but had no bonding strength. What’s gone wrong with it?
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How Do I Fix a Sticky Table Finish?
My kitchen table suffers from a sticky finish. If it’s waxy buildup, how do I fix it?
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What’s the Best Way to Remove Wood Filler from Oak?
How can I remove discolored wood filler from the open grain of my home’s oak trim?
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Maine Heritage Timber: Turning Old Logs into New Possibilities
First-growth logs become flooring, wainscot countertops and more, thanks to small company’s reclamation efforts.
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From Oak Trees … to Lumber … to Projects
Herb Brodie builds woodworking projects from oak trees downed on his property: trees to lumber. Click through to read more…
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Three-Wood Desk & Chair
This reader’s project skillfully combines three different species without sacrificing the pieces’ cohesive looks
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Arts & Crafts End Tables
Some nice stock selection for the tops and eye-catching drawer joinery help make these tables stand out in any setting.
