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The Hinoki File

Woods, joints and old houses, kept on file

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Care & Keeping

Keeping wood sound once it is indoors

CR-001CR-002CR-003

A small brass hygrometer on a wooden windowsill beside a potted plant, condensation on the glass behind it, a timber-framed wall beyond.
Plate CR-001 A small brass hygrometer on a wooden windowsill beside a potted plant, condensation on the glass behind it, a timber-framed wall beyond.

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  1. A small brass hygrometer on a wooden windowsill beside a potted plant, condensation on the glass behind it, a timber-framed wall beyond.
    CR-001

    Humidity and wood indoors

    Explains the humidity band that keeps wood comfortable and how to read the signs.

    Particulars
    Care & Keeping · 602 words · 2 sources
    Caveat
    this record cites only fpl.fs.usda.gov, energystar.gov

  2. A hand wiping pale oil onto a small wooden board with a folded cloth, the grain darkening as it wets, a capped bottle and worn brushes beside.
    CR-002

    Oils that feed the wood

    Explains drying oils for wood: how they work and how to lay them thin.

    Particulars
    Care & Keeping · 586 words · 2 sources
    Caveat
    this record cites only wood-database.com, fpl.fs.usda.gov

  3. A water stone in a wooden base on a bench, a plane blade held at its bevel angle, dark sharpening slurry on the stone surface, water dipper nearby.
    CR-003

    Sharpening on water stones

    Explains the two-stone sharpening method and the habits that keep edges keen.

    Particulars
    Care & Keeping · 626 words · 2 sources
    Caveat
    this record cites only en.wikipedia.org, fpl.fs.usda.gov