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Engineered Counter Tops Make a Splash

Brad November 29, 2011 2 Comments

Engineered wood counter topEver heard of engineered flooring and panels?  This is the practice of using a thin layer of wood, typically around 1/8” thick, laminated to a substrate. It’s like using really thick veneer. Think about it. You want your flooring or paneling to look real and feel real and maybe you want to use a distressed finish. Thin veneer, like what’s on the plywood we buy from the lumber yard, isn’t durable enough for floors, and of course distressing is not an option. Engineering your product is the key.  Read More

Filed Under: Decor, Kitchen, Woodworking

Mitered Waterfall Grain Matching – Wow Your Neighbors

Brad January 5, 2011 2 Comments

mitered waterfall grain matchingSo, you think you’re cool enough for Mitered Waterfall Grain Matching? Yeah? Then listen up: Start with the proper materials. Veneer core sheet goods suck for this kind of work. The layers of glued veneer in plywood move around too much to create a good joint, so you won’t get a good result. Particle board is even worse. Rule number 1: if you want to create a project that comes out clean, professional, and cool, don’t start with $%/# materials. Start with the good stuff – wood veneer with an MDF core. MDF (medium density fibreboard) core is uniform and homogeneous and will allow you to cut and glue with precision. Your project will end up making you look like a woodworking rockstar. Read More

Filed Under: How To, Woodworking

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