<![CDATA[NewRoomTalk.com - Woodworking]]> 2011-10-27T07:03:12Z PunBB http://www.newroomtalk.com/ <![CDATA[Country Farmhouse Decor]]> If you want to create an inviting, cozy, and charming home, but you’re not sure where to begin, then country farmhouse décor might be just what you’re looking for. What does the image of a country farmhouse conjure up in your mind? Fireplaces and rustic charm, with homey accents? In fact, that is exactly what country farmhouse décor is. Instead of being formal and fussy like some other, country farmhouse design is laid back and relaxed.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2011-10-27T07:03:12Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/302/country-farmhouse-decor/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Log Cabins?]]> What do you think about these?

]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2009-07-15T18:12:46Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/41/log-cabins/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Build An Easy Space Saving Student Desk]]> Kids at college are often in shared accommodations with limited living space, so traditional furniture may not be the best option for their life style. However, all students need a desk or at least a work surface, if for nothing more than to pile their books and clothes on. Here's an idea for an easy to make, space saving desk that can be modified to suit virtually any sized living space. It provides a good-sized workspace, doesn't require any special tools or advanced woodworking skills and when it's time to move it's easy to take apart. Plus, as an added bonus, one person can carry the desk.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T10:33:51Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/358/build-an-easy-space-saving-student-desk/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Build A Pedestal Bed For Your Student]]> Moving students in and out of apartments and shared accommodations can be a real hassle. Here's an idea for building a pedestal bed that is inexpensive and doesn't require a lot of wood working or building expertise. It's easy to put together and take apart so it's much easier to move in and out of apartments than a traditional bed, box spring and mattress. Plus, you can make it using only regular dimensional lumber and building materials.  Here's how to build a pedestal bed for your travelling student.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T10:31:32Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/357/build-a-pedestal-bed-for-your-student/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How to Make a Loft Bed]]> A loft bed is the perfect way to increase a smaller bedroom's floor space while satisfying a youngster's dream of having a really cool room. With this type of bed, your child will have a convenient area in which to study and a wonderful, off-the-floor bed in which to sleep, imagine and reach for the stars.

Note: These instructions are for making a loft bed for a twin mattress.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T10:25:07Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/356/how-to-make-a-loft-bed/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Pickling Wood to Reproduce the Old World Charm]]> Pickling is a term that comes from a particular finish used on wood furniture by our ancestors. In days gone by, people would take a handful of galvanized nails and soak them in white vinegar for 2 to 3 days. The vinegar would eat the galvanizing away from the nails. When the nails were removed, the vinegar was left a cloudy color. The vinegar solution would be applied to new wood to provide it with an aged look.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T10:23:30Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/355/pickling-wood-to-reproduce-the-old-world-charm/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How to Make Strong Wood Joints]]> Here are tips and instructions on how to make strong and inconspicuous joints in wood. Read these instructions carefully to help save you time and money. In this document you will find:

    * Making Corner Joints
    * Joining a Top Piece of Wood to a Side Piece
    * Joining One Board in the Center of Another

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T10:03:52Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/354/how-to-make-strong-wood-joints/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How To Fasten to Plaster Board Walls]]> Extremely lightweight objects can be supported with a piece of tape or a glue on picture hanger. The walls must be smooth, clean and dry with the paint adhering well. The glue is affected by humidity and aging and may let loose so do not hang anything that will break with this kind of fastener. Objects with a wide variety of weight can be supported by a metal hook on a long tapered nail driven at an angle into the plaster. These come in packages of different sizes depending on the weight to be supported.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T10:01:50Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/353/how-to-fasten-to-plaster-board-walls/new/posts/ <![CDATA[Guide to Building a Fireplace Mantel]]> In many homes, the central living space is found in a family room setting with a fireplace as its focal point. Stretched across the top of the fireplace is often a fairly hefty piece of woodwork called a mantel. The wonderful thing about a mantel piece is that it doesn't have to look any certain way. Any creative flair that you might be able to give it will only increase its unique qualities and help it to define your home as your own. You may have seen mantels covered with intricate designs, carvings and moldings that were breathtaking in their complexity.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T10:00:42Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/352/guide-to-building-a-fireplace-mantel/new/posts/ <![CDATA[A Glossary of Basic Woodworking Techniques]]> There are a plethora of "how to" guides and instruction manuals for basic woodworking. One of the biggest challenges to do it yourselfers and those who are just beginning to get into woodworking as a hobby is breaking through a lot of the technical jargon that can be found within these instructions. By having a basic working knowledge of terms and definitions, it can make it much easier to visualize the task at hand, allowing you to focus on the design and quality of your work.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-03T09:55:04Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/351/a-glossary-of-basic-woodworking-techniques/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How to Properly Finish a Cutting Board]]> Sandpaper is graded as medium, or numbers 60, 80, and 100. Fine sandpaper numbers are 150, 180, and very fine 220, 240, and 280. Medium is usually used for the first sanding, fine for smoother results and very fine for smoothing finishes between coats. Sandpaper can be used wet for some finishes.

Your handcrafted gift is a personal source of pride and you will want to select a finish which shows it off to its best advantage. Here are some suggestions to consider when you choose your finish.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-02T16:48:36Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/345/how-to-properly-finish-a-cutting-board/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How to Build a Cutting Board]]> Safety Tips

   1. Safety glasses or goggles should be worn whenever power tools are in use and when chiseling, sanding, scraping or hammering overhead. This is very important for anyone wearing contact lenses.
   2. Wear ear protectors when using noisy power tools. Some tools operate at noise levels that damage hearing.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-02T16:46:13Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/344/how-to-build-a-cutting-board/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How to Properly Finish a Bathroom Towel Rack]]> Sandpaper is graded as medium, or numbers 60, 80, and 100. Fine sandpaper numbers are 150, 180, and very fine 220, 240, and 280. Medium is usually used for the first sanding, fine for smoother results and very fine for smoothing finishes between coats. Sandpaper can be used wet for some finishes.

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]]> http://www.newroomtalk.com/user/3/ 2008-12-02T16:12:09Z http://www.newroomtalk.com/topic/343/how-to-properly-finish-a-bathroom-towel-rack/new/posts/ <![CDATA[How to Build a Bathroom Towel Rack]]> Safety Tips

   1. Safety glasses or goggles should be worn whenever power tools are in use and when chiseling, sanding, scraping or hammering overhead. This is very important for anyone wearing contact lenses.
   2. Wear ear protectors when using noisy power tools. Some tools operate at noise levels that damage hearing.

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