what do you get when…
when you get 30,000 woodworkers together?
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That's exactly what we got today when we reached the milestone of 30,000 members here at LumberJocks.com
a) Whatever I can get my hands on. Quartersawn white oak would be near the top as well as cherry and black walnut but these cost so much that they are out of the question for anything except small projects. Oh the coast live oak is up on top also and…
b) This is the hardest question for each piece of wood has its own beauty and is enhanced by what it is fashioned into.
To be able to answer these two questions fairly I would like to work all the different woods of the world, many times! ; )
I don't use it as a final finish, but apply it over the oil/varnish finish that I use, to help protect the finish, especially on table tops. I use wax on most of the pieces I make, especially the ones that I ship out. The wax protects the finish by allowing the packing materials to move, if need be. Once the piece is unpacked the new customer is able to get acquainted with their new furniture by buffing out the wax.
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