Hello all, im here for my first wood project, and while I could have bought this mostly done, id rather build it myself. I was told in my intro thread that this is cool here as it is "a handle for a tool" this is for a birch rifle stock im cleaning, modifying, and staining. I am completely new...

Trying to figure out if this is cherry or birch? Any information would be so greatly appreciated!

I am trying to stain my desk I bought into complete black. This is the model Output Platform It has a finishing on top of the board and sides. So I would need to sand them I assume... I went to the local paint shop and they recommended me to this product and I bought it...

Hello fellow woodworkers! I'm an avid (but still learning) woodworker. Amy

I don't have any experience with woodworking but I'm in the process of converting a Nissan NV2500 High Roof van into a campervan and I want to work on adding a kitchenette, cabinets, a closet and a bed frame. I searched online about the proper plywood (I'm using Birch Plywood) thickness for...

I am hopeful someone will be able to give guidance on the correct way to do my project. I am building some laundry room cabinets with the face frame and doors out of walnut. I'm doing a shaker style with full overlay. I am going to use 3/4 plywood for the cabinet boxes. But should I use walnut...

Hello, I recently purchased an armoire, which generally looks great and is nicely built. However it has a large knot/ repair on the inside of the door (see image). My question: is the size / appearance /location of this knot-repair normal and expected or acceptable, or do I have grounds for...

I'm building a project from 1/4" Birch Plywood with many exposed edges. I thought I would be able to locate some 1/4" hot glue banding to give it a better finished look. The closest I've been able to find is 13/16". I've never worked with this type of banding, is it possible to just glue a 1/4"...

Hello, my friend and I are refinishing a birch drum with stain and want to go with green to black fade stain. How can we do this and make it look professional?

Hi All, I'm sorry if this question has been asked a million times. I'm getting ready to build a built-in for a closet. I will use plywood for box construction, and solid wood for face. I have a choice between mahogany, birch and red oak for building material (I live on an island in...

this is an 8 inch silver birch bowl i turned for my granddad for christmas. i have been turning for 4 months and i am enjoying every second im at the lathe (well, unless i get a catch!). my questions is, what kind of things do beginner turners make? written replies are great but a photo or a...