How Can I Speed Up Penetrating Oil Drying? A Wood Science Answer
Speed up drying of penetrating wood oils and oil finishes: temp, humidity, airflow, coat thickness, prep, and finish choices.
Wood Work Science
Helping woodworkers using science and experience
Wood Work Science
Helping woodworkers using science and experience
David Ernst
David is a veteran woodworker. He is now retired and stays in his cabin in Wisconsin which he built himself. David has 25+ years experience working in carpentry and wood shops. He has designed and built many small and large wood projects and knows the science behind wood selection like the back of his hand. He is an expert guide on any questions regarding wood material selection, wood restoration, wood working basics and other types of wood. While his expertise is in woodworking, his knowledge and first hand experience is far from 'woody'.
How Durable Is Teak Wood Really? A Materials Scientist’s Verdict
Teak durability for outdoor furniture and structures: properties, performance, weather resistance, maintenance, wood questions.
How Can You Finish Mahogany to Prevent Blotches and Boost Its Grain?
Finish mahogany to boost grain and prevent blotching: prep, pore fill, sealers, stain, and topcoats.
How Does Wood’s Porosity Control Your Finish and Glue?
How wood porosity drives absorption, adhesion, and surface finish; covers porosity types, species, prep, coatings, and testing.
What Is Cherry Wood? A Woodworker’s Guide to Its Science and Grain
Cherry wood: botanical origins, taxonomy, and key identifying traits for woodworkers and wood science researchers.
How Do You Spot Pressure-Treated Wood and Know If a Pallet Is Safe?
Identify pressure-treated wood by stamps, markings, odor; assess pallet safety for woodworking and safe handling.
How Long Does Wood Stain and Polyurethane Really Take to Dry and Cure?
Drying and curing times for wood stain and polyurethane: temp & humidity, coat intervals, recoat timing, testing readiness, tips.
Where Can You Source High-Quality Hickory Wood for Furniture and Tool Handles?
Where to source high-quality hickory for furniture and tool handles; grain orientation, moisture content, and selection tips.
What’s the Right Way to Remove Old Urine Stains from Wood Floors?
How to remove set-in urine stains from wood floors without harming finish or grain: prep, cleaners, patch tests, odor control.
How Do You Artificially Age Pine Wood for Rustic Furniture?
How to age pine wood for rustic furniture: chemical and physical methods, tips, results, safety, and finish options.