Decoupling with floating fasteners is very important for sound proofing. Lots of insulation and lots of drywall will help a little, decoupling helps...
Here are image of a very poorly applied coat of polycrylic down the middle of the maple and along the edge of the mahogany, then side by side. I will...
Almost all of my work experience has been among people with a limited supply of cash but tons of ability. I try to emulate them and do my best to fix...
Mine were very dark too at 13 and 14. The neighbors had extra glasses. I hope they weren't the recalled ones. I enjoyed the shadows more than looking...
I have been experimenting with heat treating wood but have not tried oak yet. I see real advantages with some woods when taken to 214 degrees for the...
Not long ago I tried to get a mental picture of how big a tank would be need to be to hold the worlds daily supply of crude. With the help of the web...
Back when I bothered to insure my business I took the courses and became certified for HVAC only to find that I could not afford the huge increase in...
Left to right, 1= Golden Oak + artists paint not wiped, 2= natural minwax + oil paint, 3= G.O. home-brew wiped, 4= 2 coats natural minx not wiped, 5=...
You are certainly going the extra mile to get the colors just right. That is a beautiful table so the stakes are high. The maple and mahogany items I...
It was more like 40 hours if I include measuring, talking, designing, and shopping. The materials all came from Menards so I took a hit there. It was...