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POURit Reusable Paint Can Lid

Monday, June 2nd, 2008
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Pouring out of a paint can requires artistry and talent that ninety percent of the human race lacks. If you’re not one of those lucky ten percent, you can replace your paint can’s original lid with a POURit reusable lid, which lets you pour easily through a small spout. Better yet, the POURit lid closes with a simple twist top.

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Lathe Wax Finish

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
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Grab some candles that’ve seen the end of their use as a light source, and you can finish woodwork on a lathe beautifully and economically. Once the actual shaping is complete and you’ve sanded to your satisfaction, simply hold the candle stub to the wood and watch the shine grow. It may not be the highest quality finish, and it’s certainly not the most complicated, but the candle wax produces a warm glow that brings out the beauty of the wood — and it can be as cheap as free if someone in the house is forever burning candles.

Photo from Flickr member Paraflyer.

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