Uses for hemlock? - Woodworking Talk
Jun 11, 2012 · 43 posts · Joined 2012. #7 · Jun 13, 2012. Hemlock is a great wood for outdoor use, as mentioned pests won't get in it and it is very rot resistant. Some say it holds up better than treated wood. I put hemlock siding on my house and I …
Decay resistance of woods (hemlock confusion) - Woodworking Talk
Mar 11, 2013 · Decay Resistance--Hemlock. The basic source of knowledge about wood comes from the WOOD HANDBOOK, published by the US Forest Products Lab. Natural decay resistance of heartwood is listed in Table 14-1, as you state. (Sapwood seldom has any decay resistance.) Hemlock is listed as little or no natural decay resistance.
Can I use hemlock or oak for exterior fencing? - Woodworking Talk
Oct 14, 2020 · 32949 posts · Joined 2011. #7 · Oct 14, 2020. Red oak or Hemlock won't hold up very well to outdoor use. White oak is resistant to weather above grade but all of them are subject to insect damage. If you are going to do it use at least ground contact pressure treated for the bottom row and use white oak above.
Hemlock floors - to sand or not to sand? - Woodworking Talk
Aug 20, 2015 · Hemlock is a softwood but a relatively hard one. It's typically locally grown and harvested, making it economical and environmentally friendly. Summer growth is softer and will wear away faster than the winter growth, as you can see and feel. In order for sanding to get to all the surface, you need to remove a lot of material.
Turning hemlock - Woodworking Talk
Feb 24, 2012 · Hemlock. A few years ago I was given as much as I wanted of a downed hemlock. The butt was really big, with a rotten heart, I still managed a 31" bowl 6" deep. It turned great. Got a piece off the other end the was 24" in diameter, and turned and cored 8 bowls from it. It cut well,even though it had lost most of it's moisture.
Disaster Staining hemlock - Woodworking Talk
Oct 16, 2011 · Wipe on wipe off. let dry. then lite sand, then stain. And sometimes I also just piss coat the wood with sanding sealer first. lite sand then stain. Don't know If that helps. Like I said Ive never worked with hemlock. Reply Like. D. del schisler. 1239 posts · Joined 2009. #4 · …
Question about Lowes and Homeepot Treated Woods
ETWW. 260 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Dec 8, 2011. Since 2004, Lowes and Home Depot have voluntarily replaced CCA treated lumber with ACQ treated lumber. ACQ, Alkaline Copper Quartenary, does not contain the chromium and arsenic of the old CCA treatment. Copper and Quat solutions similar to ACQ are used to control fungi and bacteria in pools ...
split fence on router table - Woodworking Talk
Aug 26, 2011 · I chamfer the leading edge of the split fence to assist feeding. There are 2 ways to adjust the depth of cut. 1. raise the cutter into the work using a lift. 2. adjust the fence away from the cutter exposing more of the cutter.
how to fix cracks or splits on wooden post | Woodworking Talk
Jul 22, 2011 · They look to be a construction grade...could be fir, spruce , hemlock, or pine. Doesn't look like they will fall apart. You could fill the cracks with mixing up a two part epoxy, and forcing it in with a putty knife. Drag the face smooth. Do the applications in small amounts as the epoxy may not have a long open working time..
Rafter Connection to Top Beam - Woodworking Talk
Aug 16, 2020 · These are 2" x 8" x 17' rafters and 8" x 9" beams. All Eastern Hemlock. 24' wide building. Rafters on a knee wall beam so no way to tie them together with a full length joist. 12/12 metal roof in Central Vermont.