Practise and Exercise!

I thought to have given these Exercises, the Title of The Doctrine of Handy-Crafts; but when I better considered the true meaning of the Word Handy-Crafts, I found the Doctrine would not bear it; because Hand-Craft signifies Cunning, or Sleight, or Craft of the Hand, which cannot be taught by Words, but is only gained by Practise and Exercise... by the true observing [of the Rules, every one] may, according to his stock of Ingenuity and Diligence, sooner or later, inure his hand to the Cunning or Craft of working like a Handy-Craft, and consequently be able to perform them in time.

- Joseph Moxon

10 Things To Never Do To A Wood Floor

1. Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals to clean your floor
2. Do not use hard casters on any furniture directly on your hardwood floor
3. Do not use steam mops on your hardwood floor
4. Do not pour cleaning product directly on floor
5. Do not wait too long between refinish projects
6. Do not wear high heel shoes on wood floors
7. Do not leave the legs of your furniture unprotected
8. Do not drag furniture or heavy appliances over your hardwood floors
9. Do not let your dog’s nails remain untrimmed
10. Do not allow any stains remain untreated !

REDWOOD

Indigenous to the Pacific United States, redwood trees grow to more than 300 feet tall and 2,500 years old.

Properties & Uses: The best quality redwood comes from the heartwood which is resistant to deterioration
due to sunlight, moisture and insects. It is used to craft outdoor furniture and decorative carvings.
 Redwood burls have a "cluster of eyes" figure. They are rare and valuable.

HICKORY

 There are 15 species of hickory in the eastern United States, eight of which are commercially important.

Properties: Hickory is one of the heaviest and hardest woods available. Pecan is a species of hickory sometimes used in furniture. It has a close grain without much figure.

Uses: Wood from the hickory is used for structural parts, especially where strength and thinness are required. Decorative hickory veneers are also commonly used.

ASH

There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the
largest and most commercially important.
 Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak, and a
white to light brown colour. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also resembles, by white dots in the darker summer wood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls have a twisted, interwoven figure.
Ash is widely used for structural frames and steam bent furniture pieces. It is often less expensive than comparable hardwoods.

PINE

 Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide.

Properties: Pine is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks figure. It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect.

Uses: Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture. Pickled, whitened, painted and oil finishes are often used on this wood.

The Top 10 of Floor Sanding Benefits !

1.light reflecting improvement
2.less dust collecting
3.better foot traffic handling
4.great smooth feeling
5.shiny and sparkling appearance
6.long lasting
7.more welcoming atmosphere
8.better aqustic
9.affecting good on floor functions
10.protection from future harm