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How to Seal Wood

Sand the wood to make it smooth., Wipe off sawdust to avoid getting wood particles stuck in your sealant., Stain the...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Stabilize Wood

Purchase a product like Minwax wood hardener for small projects or refinishing projects., Sand the surface and remove...

7 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Construct a Hex Board

Decide how large your hexagons will be and plan your space., Working lightly in pencil, draw horizontal and vertical...

21 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Make Wood Crafts

Choose a suitable area to do your woodwork crafting in.,Ensure that the area you're working in is well-ventilated and...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Build a Laptop Desk

Obtain the needed supplies. , Measure your laptop and cut the following from plywood: Two pieces of plywood that are...

16 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Build a Coffee Table

Understand what makes a table of any kind., Begin with the top., Build the apron using wood cut to the size you need...

14 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Build Your Own Coffee Table

Search for salvaged materials for your table top., Purchase a precut tabletop from a furniture store., Select a wooden...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Refinish a Wood Table

Move the table to a well-ventilated area., Apply the stripper., Remove the finish., Sand the grain.

4 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Build a Bat Box

Consider the requirements of a bat box: Bats need enough space for a small colony., Review several plans.,Gather...

6 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Build a Saw Horse

Get a couple of suitable boards for your project., Set up a work table or other surface to measure and cut the lumber...

32 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Build Wine Racks

Round up the wood needed to build the rack., Ensure that you have all of the necessary equipment and supplies., Use...

29 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Build a Tower of Cards

Get out a deck of cards., Select 2 cards from the deck., Construct another apex beside the first; place about 1cm of...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Build a House of Cards

Form the first triangle., Build the foundation., Brace the triangles., Build the next layer of cards., Add the point.

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Strip Wood

Identify a shellac finish., Evaluate a lacquer finish., Decide if the finish is varnish or paint.

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Weather Wood

Choose your vinegar., Gather your supplies., Dissolve your steel wool in the vinegar., Add coffee grounds to the...

9 steps 5 min Medium
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How to Veneer Wood

Choose a rotary vs sliced veneer., Choose a random or book-matched veneer., Choose your application method., Choose...

13 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Unwarp Wood

Wrap the wood in moistened towels., Place the covered wood on an ironing board., Heat an iron to its highest setting...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Waterproof Wood

Decide which oil to use., Purchase the oil., Create a mixture., Prepare the wood before applying the oils., Prepare...

8 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Varnish Wood

Choose a well-lit, well-ventilated area., Choose an area that is free of dust and dirt., Pay attention to the...

22 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Make a Twig Floor Lamp

Find a suitable frame for your lampshade., Strip the shade., Clean the frame., Paint the frame if you want to. , Cut...

19 steps 2 min Advanced

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