V V asked:


i am from Nepal.
i would like to expand my business area.

CARY

hiba asked:


a website with directions on how to wood carve

BERT

hellothere asked:


As I understand it, unfinished cedar wood can hold up fairly well without a finish. However, if I want to give it extra panache and greater protection from dust and whatnot, what kind of oils can I use to protect its natural finish?

WESTON

DVD asked:


I tried searching a carving supplies shop but didn’t get any. If any body knows a location within the GTA, that would be very helpful if you give me that location.

PETER

fly_flow_ronak asked:


Exat locations will be appreciated
city: bangkok

EVERETT

dbrcymry asked:


I am looking for a simple geometric shaped wall hanging made of dark wood to use as an accent on the wall in a guest room. I have drapes that are a graphic pattern with a white background and chocolate brown & blue squares, circles, etc. Doesn’t have to be large–if small, I can make a wall arrangement with some other items. Can’t find anything on eBay, Overstock, etc. Any suggestions???

CODY

Caroline Miller asked:


Why Choose Wood and How to Do it

Wood, as a durable material, does more good than just staying in our rainforests and providing homes for the animals in the wild. Wood provides lumber that is used for building homes and installation; hobbies such as sculpting and making furniture and a whole lot more. Techniques involving with woodworking as an art are carving, sawing, sanding, painting, laminating and finishing. So why choose wood? Lumber is readily available and it’s a replaceable resource which can figure into plenty of resale value. This material never goes out of style. Some materials like vinyl may be pretty and are prominent on the market; however it is costly and lacks artistic detail. Using metal would mean having lack of strength causing it to dent, and in time it may rust.

Wood, as a choice, offers a sophisticated and personal look. Each section is as exclusive as ones fingerprints. Each variety has a diverse feel and a clear-cut personality. From an entirely aesthetic point of view, nothing matches the elegance and appeal that wood offers. Synthetic materials mimic wood, but they can only try. How can the quality, intensity and beauty be captured?

Unprocessed, untreated, natural or organic wood has massive ecological benefits against building materials that exist today. Wood is a hundred percent biodegradable, it functions as an excellent insulator, it is easier to process and uses a reduced amount of energy to manage than does steel, aluminum, concrete or plastic.

Many high class efficient construction techniques exist today. Conventionally, the use of wood framing isn’t the most efficient in house production. Although it is undeniable that it has certain advantages. Constructing homes using wood is also inexpensive and cost-effective. What’s more is that experienced contractors aren’t difficult to find when building framed walls.

In choosing the right flooring for a house, would you rather choose carpet, tile or wood? What are the advantages of having carpet? Sure it is slip resistant, comes in beautiful colors, and has a nice feel on the toes. Carpet may be all that but it can cause allergies especially with children. Given its texture, it traps in bacteria, dust and mold. Tile is easy to clean, but it can have a cold feel when walking barefoot. Hardwood is pretty easy to maintain and can cut down the number of allergy causing particles inside the home. Stepping on to any flooring made out of wood will make you appreciate the welcoming tones and shades.

Using wood isn’t the only thing there is. The most important part is how to choose the material carefully for the purpose of protecting it from termites and from rotting. Outdoor decks or those used for landscaping are mostly unprotected and are housed by termites and therefore will decay. There are types of woods that are naturally resistant. These types include the cedar, cyprus and redwood. Problems with pest infestation is the result of a wood with soil contact. Treated wood made of composite materials is advisable when constructing wooden decks or porches or anything that may come in contact with soil. There are lumbers that are pressure-treated and are very much resistant to termites, other insects and rotting. They are processed with a sequence of pressure cycles forcing the wood preservative deep into the pores of the wood, therefore developing a chemical barricade against insects and decay.

There is available treated wood that has been observed to be successful with its performance. Its durability depends on its location and its use. The use of treated wood is determined by the retention of the wood, or the quantity of wood preservative placed. The lowest retention property (0.15 plus water repellant) mostly are used for gazebos, fence boards, hand rails, trellises, and decks. Retention property of 0.25 is used for trim and fascia, framing, flooring and sill plates. A retention property of 0.40 is mostly used with deck fence posts, deck support posts, and landscaping. Lastly, retention property of 0.60 is used for making permanent wood foundation and building poles.



LEROY

Thom Inman asked:


Western Red Cedar is among the most beautiful, colorful, self-preserving woods available on the planet. When considering your carved wooden sign project, you will only want to consider using this amazing wood. It’s omnipotent. It has warm colors and tones. It has a wonderful tactile texture. It smells great (even intoxicating to those “Green” sensitive). Western Red Cedar has no pitch. Cedar has to resin. Cedar has no sap.

Western Red Cedar does contain natural oils that help preserve it against insect attack and decay. This is a huge reason it is used for carved outdoor signs. Most welcome signs are placed outdoors, and will be asked to withstand a variety of weather conditions from extreme cold, to very hot, wet, warm, and everything in between. Because cedar can weather these conditions so well, it is the only choice for carved sign making. Cedar has literally been the outdoor construction material of choice for centuries. It is these natural oils which make carved cedar signs incredibly durable; maintaining your outdoor signs great appearance for a long, long time.

Cedar is, remarkably, dimensionally stable. This means it will tend to lay flat and remain straight. When Western Red Cedar is properly treated and finished, it will gracefully age and last for a very long time. Western Red Cedar also provides an added appeal to your landscape. Since your welcome sign will likely be placed on or near a landscaped area, the carved sign will serve as a focal point and augment the environment for potential customers, visitors and guests. Quite simply, they see your lush landscape; and, they will also see your aesthetically pleasing cedar, personalized outdoor welcome sign.

Western Red Cedar is an affordable wood. Cedar and other wood products make up almost 50% of all raw materials manufactured in the United States. Yet, its share of energy consumption during manufacturing is less than 5%. Western Red Cedar is a renewable building material, recyclable and regenerated. “Green Building” and rating systems such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) recognize the environmental impact of the use of woods like western red cedar. Because cedar is so durable it lasts for a long time and doesn’t need to be replaced. Actually, the durability of western red cedar is a principle reason why North American and Canadian forests are still abundant after 150 years of harvesting. It’s natural, biodegradable, recyclable, and originates from sustainably managed forests.

This green building principle literally deals with the health of the environment. Cedar is a natural material with centuries of proven performance. Green building rating systems are being applied more and more and cedar excels under the scrutiny of green building review. Western Red Cedar measures up to the requirements and comes out the winner in all aspects when compared to other materials. Creating signs from Western Red Cedar is a natural – it is the ultimate green material. It produces fewer green house gases, requires less renergy to produce than alternatives and comes from a profoundly renewable, sustainable resource. Equally important, Western Red Cedar is carbon neutral! That’s just plain smart.



CONRAD

bobababy asked:


I would like to start learning how to make walking sticks out of ‘found wood’. How do I dry the wood for the best results? Should I shave off the bark first?

RODRIGO

Jesse Akre asked:


There are a lot of reasons you would put a wood console table in your home.

First just the look of a wood console table can bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. Pieces of furniture like a hand crafted wood console table help reconnect with nature, and the past. It can take you back to a time when wood working was an art, and had a very human element involved in it.

If you really want to understand great wood console table craftsmanship, you should look for a wood console table that has been created by the Amish. The Amish community has been creating amazing pieces of wooden furniture for centuries.

While much of the rest of the world has decided to move forward and create furniture and other items using machines, the Amish have rejected those technological advances. Purchasing a wood console table that is Amish made, you will see that every piece, accent and detail were created by hand, in the true Amish tradition.

As a matter of fact, the entire Amish community is still that way, with their whole lifestyle being very much a step back in time. In many communities they do not allow cars or other motorized or electric devices, and instead are still using horse and carriage as the main method of transportation. When things need to be built, like a bar, the whole community comes together and builds it as one. This is a part of the past that many communities have lost touch with today. In the Amish life, the whole community is one large family and they all work to help one another.

The furniture of the Amish people were also originally a part of the community, but once those living on the outside saw the beauty of their wood working, they wanted to have a chance to have a piece of this furniture art in their homes as well. This started a way for the Amish community to be able to make more money for their families.

The desire to own hand-made Amish furniture has only grown in recent years, as there has been a trend to return to a more rustic living style in home décor. A wood console table or dining table is a great way to create that look in your home.

Wood console tables also have the benefit of being pieces that are all unique. While hundreds of tables can be made in the same style and design, the wood is always different. The grains of the wood will differ from cut to cut, and piece to piece, and can create a unique design that adds an extra level of beauty to the table.

No matter whether you are using modern technology, wood crafting techniques or the old world hand carved methods, wood is unique because it has been touched by human hands. Whether it’s the carvings, the smooth finish or the hand rubbed oils, someone touched that piece to make it into what it is in your home.



ROCKY