Don't Make THIS Mistake When Using Construction Lumber

I tried to use construction lumber to make some modern home décor artwork to hang on my wall.  To make this woodworking project cheap, I used 2x6 construction lumber.  I think 2x4s would have looked even better because it would have given more visual interest.  Scrap wood would have been an amazing choice too.  But ultimately, while using the construction lumber things went terribly wrong.  It was a mistake that could have ruined my entire woodworking project.  It was most definitely a huge setback for me and I don’t think it would have been an issue if I was using hardwoods like walnut or oak.  There is something about the softness of construction lumber that made this mistake a big obstacle for me.

Once I got the woodworking project back on the right track, I decided to use water based wood stains in a family of colors that I really like.  Dye or bright paint would have looked really good too!  If you want to test your woodworking skills or simply want some cool wood art for your home, give this project a shot.  Just make sure you learned from my mistakes to save yourself some time and money.

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