Author - Mihaela Radu

Mihaela Radu is a chemical engineer but has a great passion for wood. She has been working in the field for more than 20 years, wood finishing being what defined her during this period. She gained experience working in a research institute, in her own company, as well as in a multinational. She wants to continuously share her experience with those who have the same passion - and more.

Wood species

Bat, hard and dense wood with fine grain and flower-coloured inserts

"The most beautiful wood for knife handles that I've seen, and I've made a few knives, would be batwood. It has a great fiber...

Adhesive Application

TISZABOND D3 Greenbond, moisture-resistant biomass adhesive

Szolvegy, manufacturer and distributor of TISZABOND adhesives, announces the introduction of the first resin-based adhesive made from TISZABOND resin, which is...

Immersed wood lasts hundreds of years in water and can sound better than a Stradivarius

We always say that water is wood's worst enemy. When in excess, it creates conditions for the growth of micro-organisms that feed on...

Wood species

Quince wood - fine and fragrant

I ended up looking for information about quince wood based on a question from a reader whose hobby is pipe making. He told me that...

How To... - DIY Finishing - Finishing Techniques

How to highlight the design and structure of wood

The patterns we see on the wood are the result of the annual rings of the trunk being cut into different sections. The annual rings represent the mass of wood deposited...

Entrepreneurship

About wood, the past, planks and carpentry courses with the power off, with Fane Pănăzan

For me, Facebook profile groups are a source of information, a way to stay connected with woodworking. I am...

Wood species

Balsa wood, the lightest and most appreciated by aeromodellers, used in the construction of the Mosquito plane and the Chevrolet Corvette car

Balsa wood is the lightest wood in the world, and in fact the lightest commercial wood. Botany lists 2-3 species even lighter than...

Wood finishing - Parchet - Wooden stairs

Why exterior varnish should not be used to protect wooden floors and interior stairs

Exterior varnishes are semi-transparent to effectively protect wood against UV rays. We have explained this at length here...

Business

Europe's largest manufacturer of wooden chairs and IKEA's main supplier is in Sighetu Marmației

It's called Plimob and it's one of the companies that I follow because I've always liked the way it's developed. It was...

Wood species

Cedar, outdoor and water resistant wood, keeps insects and cavities away

Cedar is a resinous tree whose distinctive odor keeps insects, even moths and tooth decay, at bay. That's why it is used to make...

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