How to preserve wood logs

How to Use a Drawknife to Debark a Pine Log: Hello how are you? Here I do the best that I know on how to use a drawknife and also on how to sharpen. This is the first step that I need to do to prepare the pine logs for my pole barn that I am building. I hope you can see that this is very easy.…

Although there are many options for the seating on the green wood chairs made on our popular 'Make A Chair From A Tree' courses, elm bark is easily my favourite. Working with it feels like you are weaving with leather and looks fantastic, as well as being relatively hard wearing. Best of all, it is made from a part of a tree that is often discarded - something I find deeply satisfying. In view of the difficulty in buying any more elm bark from our usual suppliers (we and other chair making…

There are many beautiful species of green wood in many different shapes and sizes, which makes using this wood popular for creating crafts, rustic wood décor and wedding center pieces. However, stopping green wood from cracking and splitting as it dries can be challenging. Pentacryl was developed to meet this challenge

I took a rough sinker cypress tree stump and transformed it into a beautiful side table. Check out the tutorial to see how you can do this for yourself!

Pentacryl is popular for use on your wood cookie (or tree slices) crafts to prevent cracking as they dry. These can be used for home decor, wedding centerpieces, and more! #woodcookies #woodcookie #rusticwood #rustichome #rusticcenterpiece #rusticwedding

A tree stump can add a rustic touch to your home, especially if it has a nice wood grain. You may come across a tree stump in the forest or have 1 cut at your local lumber yard and wonder how you can preserve it. Start by cleaning and...

You can dry wood in your oven by heating it slowly to a very low temperature. This is a great way to dry small pieces of wood or lumber without using any special equipment. Make sure the oven is clean and free from contaminants before you start this project!

Fiance is addicted to Pinterest, and has some ideas for our upcoming nuptials. Couple of them involve decorations requiring crossgrain log slices, that...

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Given that pine is natural wood, it is prone to decay and structural damage caused by exposure to natural elements. Therefore, the wood should be treated accordingly for outdoor use. More worrying is the fact that pine logs have unevenly distributed pores which make it difficult to attain an even finish. Here is how to Treat Pine Logs for Outdoor Use

It’s pretty easy to bring the outdoors in, but we usually all think of doing that in the same way. Either we always make sure there are fresh flowers or enough greenery in the house to trick ourselves into thinking we’re in the jungle.Birch trees are works of art that are just begging to be brought inside. The trees can be brought in and utilized in so many different ways, the possibilities are seriously endless.

To dry wood without cracking, cut the wood and immediately apply a wood sealer to all surfaces. Dry the wood slowly in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, for several weeks or even months, monitoring periodically to prevent cracking. Patience and proper sealing are key.

How to use ash from your fire, log stove or bonfire for improving soil, getting rid of snow and more. Plus a helpful list of what wood to use and which ones not to use! Click the link to find out more recycling in your garden tips

With our new house and beautiful white brick fireplace, I really wanted to add some decorative logs to the fireplace decor. If you saw my post yesterday on my Thanksgiving Mantel, you saw these beautiful logs in action. I just wasn't sure where to get these pretty logs I see in magazines and amazing blogger homes. So I put it on my personal FB page, asking my local friends where I could find pretty, round logs. Some people suggested an arborist or tree cutter. But my sweet brother-in-law…

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DEBARKING LOGS: How to Debark Logs With a Pressure Washer. The experts at Pressure Washers Direct teamed up with the experts at Log Splitters Direct to offer advice on how to remove bark with a pressure washer. Debarking is important to preserving log quality and ensuring a cleaner more even burn with firewood. Pressure washer debarking is the easiest way to remove bark.

Wood slices are great for crafting, but purchasing them from your local hobby store can get pricey. If you are comfortable using a bandsaw or miter saw and you have access to fallen tree branches, you can cut your own wood slices at home....