Is sapwood sub-par to heartwood in oak? It is myth-busting time. Grab your beret or Bushman, and let’s dive into this rabbit hole.
Sapwood – good wood?
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Tag Archives: oak
The chisel rack
Parquet parkour
We are renovating a bedroom so that Rosemine and Lilly get their own, separate rooms. The oak parquet floor had a huge dent which needed fixing. And I did it the hard, easy way. Because I can.
The miter gauge holder
My band saw came with a mitre gauge. I do not use it all that much, but it sure is handy sometimes – so I need to keep it nearby. And why not go way overboard and make it in a complicated way? Why? Because I can.
A small flush saw holder
The saw till was completed recently, but I forgot to add a holder for my small flush cut saw. So let’s fix that.
The saw till
Easter “nativity” display
Easter is soon upon us, and I have long wanted to make a small display to commemorate the easter message. No, not the coming of the easter bunny! The resurrection of our Lord and Savior. A small, easy project that utilizes scrap wood.
The spokeshave rack
Spokeshaves are a must-have tool in any woodworking shop. They are incredibly useful, and they are safe to use for kids. I have a few, and I have considered making a rack for them for a long time. Time to git’r done!
Picture frame shelves pt.II
My wife wanted some picture frame shelves for the hallway and staircase to break up the large wall surfaces. I was not hard to ask, and decided to do different styles to mix things up a little.
The coat rack
The boolean wall shelf
Yet another wall shelf project. This time it is for my oldest sister, Unni. I got a text message with an image and “show this to your wife, she’ll love it!”. Subtle… But hey, it’s woodworking! And I do have some oak at the ready.
Wood wonders
Woodworkers have one advantage over common folk – we get the full experience from a piece of furniture. From the smell of oak to the feel of a finished product – a journey for the senses indeed!