August 25, 2020
An Oldie but a Goodie
August 25, 2020
The oldest known melody - circa 1400 B.C. That drone note starts to drill into your head after a while.
Although sold as a hardwood, poplar is actually softer than some pines. It often has an unattractive green color, although the grain patterning is usually nice. The grain itself is tight, requiring no filling. Poplar is suitable for stained and solid-color finishes that hide the natural color. Poplar requires a hard protective finish like polyurethane.
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