It's time again…you can hear the birds singing and smell the warmer but still crisp air…it's Spring. And with it comes the spring clean. It really can be a satisfying and pleasant task that makes your home shine and smell as ...
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Natural materials Directly "burning" images on wood were some of the first uses of engraving lasers. The laser power required here is often less than 10 watts depending on the laser being used as most are different. Hardwoods like walnut, ...
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Laser engraving, and laser marking, is the practice of using lasers to engrave or mark an object. The technique does not involve the use of inks, nor does it involve tool bits which contact the engraving surface and wear out. These ...
Woods popularly used for Chinese Ming and Qing furniture l. Zitan wood--Pterocarpus santalinus This is one of the most precious hardwoods in the world, coming mainly from the tropical islands of the South Pacific Ocean. It grows in some ...
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The Ming (1368-1644) and early Qing (1644-1911) dynasties were ages of expansion and great prosperity in Chinese history. The most sought-after furniture made of the choicest timber was as precious as gold. Ming furniture is treasured for ...
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Definition: Zitan is a member of the rosewood family, botanically classified in the Pterocarpus genus. Virtually unknown in the West for a long time, it is possibly the most prized wood among tropical hardwoods because of its rarity. ...
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Electric fireplaces give you the option of putting a fireplace in any room.They let you provide heat along with the ambience a fireplace brings to a room.Since they simulate fires without actual flames,you do not need any vents or chimneys. ...
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There are some common construction terms for wood furniture that come up again and again.What does it mean when the manufacturer says it is made of hardwood?Softwood?Engineered wood?Here is your chance to find out before you buy wood ...
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Recycled composite rail ties from AXION were recently reordered for use by Miami Dade Transit. With this second order, Miami Dade Transit is continuing to implement recycled composite ECOTRAX™ rail ties in its infrastructure, while ...
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San francisco sofa are quite comfortable and additionally stylish. The Furniture outlet that are located in San fran, specialists throughout custom sofas while offering different styles. Such while traditional, contemporary, Nuevo, ...
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Telescope Casual Furniture for Outdoor, Patio Telescope Casual Furniture did not start out by manufacturing outdoor, patio furniture. At its beginning in 1903 this outdoor furniture company was known as The Telescope Cot Bed & Novelty ...
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Kids' bunk beds are a smart furniture investment. Parents love the versatility of bunk beds and kids think they're loads of fun. And the best part is that kids' bunk beds are available in many convenient and stylish designs. Construction ...
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Bunk beds are a smart furniture investment. Parents love the versatility of bunk beds and kids think they're loads of fun. Bunk beds are available in many convenient and stylish designs. Construction Most bunk beds are built for two ...
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Designers have known it for years, but the texture trend is catching fire with homeowners and we have a feeling it’s here to stay. I sat down with principal flooring designer, Sara Babinski, to find out what makes texture just as ...
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Alder (Painted) Alder is a tight-grained hardwood that is used in fine furniture and noted for its ability to be painted. It is prized for its durability and strength, and it is relatively stable during moisture variations. It ranks third ...
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