Every decade or two a “new” material becomes the darling of big business, investment capital, manufacturing, and promotion. The method of promotion is typically ubiquitous propaganda driving adoption. The darling of today seems to be a true devil - graphene nanoparticles. It has garnered and attract …

I remember my first woodworking experiences and what drew me into the field more and more was the direct experience with the wood itself, the scent, the texture, the beauty inherent in nature, and the pliability. Each project took forethought, vision, planning, careful selection of wood, and ultimat …

Versatility: One Tool for Countless JobsOdie’s Oil and Mr. Cornwall’s Super-Duper Oil were made for wood but soon discovered to be the most versatile finishes on the market, effectively, efficiently, safely, and naturally treating just about every kind of hard surface imaginable. An interestin …

DurabilityOdie’s uses the finest oils & waxes that evolved in nature to protect plants from the constant bombardment of the elements. It bonds molecularly to and within the surface instead of sitting on top like traditional finishes, meaning no peeling, flaking, delaminating, chipping, or unsightly …

Greenwashing, Virtue Signaling, & BS CertificationsIf the first two plus decades of the 21st Century could be summed up in just seven or eight words, they would be: Absurdity Lies Propaganda Virtue Signaling Upside-down Clown-WorldWe …

Film-Forming FinishesYou may recall that in our first blog about the lies of big chemical, we promised to talk about each category of finishes. Before we drill down to very specific finish modalities, I believe it is a good idea to talk about the largest legacy category of finishes - film forming f …