House of the Week Plank and Beam Home of the Future
An article on a plank and beam construction home by Alvin M. Marks describes a spacious multi level design with a bi level living area, screened porch, large kitchen and pantry, dining room, three bedrooms, two baths, and separate play and quiet lower areas. The plan emphasizes material and labor savings and a contemporary exterior suitable for many neighborhoods.
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Byandy Lang
Whitestone
N. Y
Ae Ee Ces Marks
Repairing Plaster Patches With Various Mixtures
A guide explains mixing plaster compounds with water for workability. Spackling compounds suit small openings and dry quickly. Plaster of parts dries fast and is kept workable by wetting after setting. The third method involves priming the spot.
Highway Safety Center Names Director
The article notes Dr. B. J. will take over leadership at the Highway Safety Research Center, highlighting plans and ongoing work in safety studies and technology integration. It discusses future research directions and the center's role in advancing traffic safety.
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Highway Safety Research Center
Plywood Finishing Compared With Solid Lumber Tips
The article notes that most plywood veneers such as birch pine and walnut finish similarly to solid lumber when prepared and sealed. It emphasizes that the finishing technique remains consistent across plywood and solid pieces, guiding on proper preparation and protection.
Understanding a French finish for unfinished furniture
The guidance suggests denatured alcohol as a base with variations in mixing and application. A common method uses a 50 percent solution applied with cloth, then wiped and sanded. Boiled linseed oil is added separately and applied with circular motions, repeated after hours, followed by waxing after a day or two. Some dealers offer ready mixed French finish and follow container instructions.
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