Furniture Basics: How to Identify the Substrates (the Bones) of Furniture & Why It Matters

Join Dani and Sherry (Mom) as they explain the different types of materials used to make furniture and the pros and cons of each. They cover solid wood, plywood, MDF and particle board and how veneer is used to cover some of these. Learn how to identify what substrate your furniture is made from and why it matters! WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL: Watch more of our videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecondChanceOhana Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondchanceohana/ “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 ** PRODUCTS and TOOLS we use for all our flips: Howard's Feed 'N Wax: https://amzn.to/3ILRvTt BIN Shellac Primer: https://amzn.to/3NLIE7e ROTO-BIT Cordless Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3qFlYvl Mohawk Fil Sticks: https://amzn.to/3uJczWw Surfprep 3 x 4 electric ray: https://surfprepsanding.com/product/woodworking-sanding-systems-2/ Cricut Machine: https://amzn.to/3hgDxwG Spray Tent: https://amzn.to/34UBuvb Fuji Paint Sprayer: https://amzn.to/3HUujlG Bondo: https://amzn.to/3BpKqVJ Varathane Polyurethane: https://amzn.to/3gKIbTk Minwax One Coat Polyurethane: https://amzn.to/3i0bbaz Modern Masters Dead Flat Varnish: https://amzn.to/3BgvyJc Staining Sponge Pads: https://amzn.to/3JploJ3 Kreg Jig POCKETHOLER: https://amzn.to/3rLixUT Zibra Brushes: www.enjoyzibra.com Dust Mask: https://amzn.to/3LyF9zZ Orbital Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/3oHDMVx Cabinet Knob Installation Template Guide: https://amzn.to/34Bbk0V Festool Dust Extractor: https://amzn.to/34Bbup3 Elmer’s Natural Plastic Wood Filler: https://amzn.to/35Z0dPB Frog Tape: https://amzn.to/34IiMaq Wen Rolling Mechanic Seat: https://amzn.to/3LtkmO5 Electric Nailer/Stapler: https://amzn.to/3sGkiBQ Lightweight Spackle: https://amzn.to/3BjPPxv 5 - in - 1 TOOL: https://amzn.to/3LoGFEy Chisels: https://amzn.to/34GPrND Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3p7fbKn Dixie Belle Gold Gilding Wax: https://amzn.to/3GFL2HS Modern Masters Gold Metallic Paint: https://amzn.to/3BijJ5i Bosch Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/3GLT5CU Ryobi Multi Tool: https://amzn.to/3sD3yvt Minwax Wipe On Poly: https://amzn.to/3BgYC3p Veneer Edge Banding - https://amzn.to/3v2riw2 Minwax Gel STAIN in Hickory: https://amzn.to/3IDptZD Restor-A-Finish, Mahogany: https://amzn.to/3KurQ2n Gold Leaf Paint: https://amzn.to/3jmSbnd ZIBRA Paint Brushes - "Palm Pro": https://amzn.to/37VQif5 Camera and Lighting Equipment for our videos: Canon EOS m50: https://amzn.to/3LtQaCp Rode Microphone: https://amzn.to/3uNzm3A Ring Light: https://amzn.to/3GOJZp3 Mic stand with boom: https://amzn.to/3rKeU1j Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro *Music: https://elements.envato.com/ Disclosure Statement: Some of these links contain affiliate links. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Please read all labels and follow all manufacturer safety recommendations when working with paints, stains, and other equipment and wear and use appropriate personal protection equipment. Viewers should attempt these projects at their own risk.