Weeks of hard work culminated in one of the finest pieces of furniture I’d ever created, and the recipient was thrilled. The problem was, I chose maple, which is notoriously difficult to stain, even ...
Different wood species respond differently to stain. Oak has a deep, open grain that will show through almost any stain. Maple and cherry, conversely, feature smoother surfaces due to their closed ...
The leaves have been rapidly changing colors and, with the help of the wind, many trees are already shedding their leaves. Through the years, I held a state game lands tour on one Sunday during the ...