Coloring wood is a process of dying and staining wood. It is an art, a finishing touch to beautiful woodwork. Dying and staining are different processes though and can provide different results. Dying A dye can be synthetic or natural. Natural dyes are those extracted from herbs ad plants such as from indigo, beets, coffee, … Read more
Dangers of Wood Dust Health authorities in Canada have warned woodworkers of the hazards of constant exposure to wood dust. As the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety and the International Agency for Research on Cancer put it, wood naturally contains dangerous chemicals such as molds, fungi, and bacteria. Because of the dangers associated … Read more
Aside from skills, woodworkers need a properly maintained and sharpened hand tools in order to produce beautiful wood crafts. Most woodworkers will tell you this – you don’t need expensive and amazing tools – you only sharp ones! Why Sharpen Your Tools? Properly maintained and sharpened tools are easier to use. They cut faster and … Read more