Wood Machinery & Supplies

New rattan styles

Designs of Distinction has expanded its Cut-to-Size Materials line and now carries four styles of rattan webbing: basketweave, herringbone, hexagonal, and radio/square. DOD says its rattan webbing is crafted in traditional fashion by Vietnamese artisans and finely woven from natural cane fibers with no additives or preservatives. The rattan can be painted, stained or kept natural using mineral or linseed oil and is ideal for use in a variety of projects.

Woodworking Industry News

Next Step takes a big step forward

"Forward Ever, Backwards Never" is a phrase that was etched into a student-made table at an April 30 open house of Next Step, a faith-based non-profit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and while the phrase is not the motto of Next Step, the sentiment is apropos.

Painting chairs

I’ve got a set of 4 wooden chairs that have been painted black - but it was a very particular patina and some deliberate wear on the edges. I’d like to reproduce this effect on a chair I found of the same design, but unpainted. As you can see in the photos

How to fix this stain?

Hi there! So after having my desktop built, I sanded it down and smoothed it out. When I went to apply my stain, it became very evident where the cracks were filled. What would be the best way to salvage this?