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Material Usage
Hardwood Lumber Furniture, cabinetry, fine woodworking
Softwood Lumber Construction, framing, rough carpentry
Plywood Sheets Large panels, cabinet backs, underlayment
Wood Glue (PVA) Standard wood joinery and laminating
Polyurethane Glue Waterproof bonds, outdoor projects
Epoxy Wood Filler Fill gaps, cracks, and defects
Wood Stain Colour enhancement while showing grain
Polyurethane Finish Protective clear coating
Tung Oil Natural penetrating finish
Danish Oil Easy-apply finish with moderate protection
Sandpaper (Various Grits) Surface preparation and smoothing
Steel Wool Fine finishing and between-coat smoothing
Wood Screws Mechanical fastening with strong hold
Pocket Screws Hidden joinery technique
Dowels Traditional joinery and alignment
Biscuits Plate joinery for edge-to-edge gluing

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