Liam Bronson 
Speaking of Sycamore, it has a Janka hardness rating of 779 lbf. It is harder than all softwoods. It is basically a hardwood because it comes from a deciduous tree, which is a primary criterion for a wood to be considered a hardwood. Deciduous trees shed their leaves during autumn. Thus, as a deciduous tree, … Read more
Yes, Birch is hardwood. Birch tree is a deciduous tree, meaning it sheds its leaves during autumn, which is one of the main criteria of a hardwood. However, Birch is only a medium-density hardwood compared to other hardwoods with higher Janka Hardness ratings. Birch has a Janka hardness rating of 1,260 lbf. Its Janka Hardness … Read more
African Blackwood is indeed one of the densest and hardest hardwoods on Earth. Besides, it is one of the most expensive woods, given its remarkable hardness and other properties. Because of its incredible hardness, working with it becomes a challenge, especially if you are a beginner, whether you are using machine or hand tools. African … Read more
Yes, Aspen gets classified as a hardwood. It has a Janka Hardness rating of 420 lbf or 1,868 N. This Janka rating is lower than many hardwoods, so Aspen gets tagged as soft hardwood. Yet, these combos of characteristics and properties of hardwood and softwood make Aspen unique. What is Aspen Wood? The term Aspen is a … Read more
Whenever you hear the word “Walnut,” the delicious walnut snack will surely come to your mind. The reason is that the term “Walnut” is more often associated with the single-seeded fruit of the Walnut tree than the tree itself. Yet, for woodworkers, Walnut is an expensive type of wood characterized by its dark, hard, tight, and dense … Read more
Two of the most preferred wood finishes are polyurethane and lacquer, and if you’re a beginner in finishing wood, a time will come when you must decide between using lacquer or polyurethane. When that time comes, you must know the pros and cons of using these two wood finishes to decide objectively which wood finish … Read more
Linseed oil can penetrate deep into the wood grain, protecting it from damage caused by humidity, heat, and scratches. Linseed oil is easy to maintain and eco-friendly. Moreover, it creates a satin finish that brings out the natural tone and color of the wood. If you do not provide wood with a good finish, it … Read more
Wood finishes come in various types, and if you want to raise the quality of your woodworking projects a notch, it will help to know these different types of wood finish. These different types of wood finishes include stain, wood dye, rub-in oils, polyurethane, paint, and varnish. Among these different types of wood finishes, the … Read more
One of the most commonly used wood finishes is Danish oil. It combines tung oil, linseed oil, and mineral spirits to produce an excellent finish. Many manufacturers roll out various Danish oils, and since there is no well-defined formulation for producing Danish oil, the different Danish oil products you will find in the market vary … Read more