Lumber/Materials - Page 5 of 37

Mason McBrien's tips will help any woodworker get the most out of their lumber stash–without sacrificing beautiful grain selection.

Pine is normally paired with words like cheap, crummy, and a whole host of terms not used in polite company, but Vic Tesolin doesn't understand why.

Adding a pivoting lift bracket and locking wheels amps up the value of this big rolling table.

There’s a sentiment most woodworkers take to heart—for some, it’s good advice to follow whenever possible while for others it’s an unbreakable rule. Then there are those who seem to ignore the idea altogether.

Jason Stephens has been having trees milled for more than a decade. In this article, he shares what to look for, how to dry the boards, and how to avoid pitfalls when having lumber milled.

The argument that “it’s just as easy” to work in fractional inches over metric is ludicrous

Michael Fortune demonstrates one of his favorite outdoor activities, using his sawmill to resaw wide veneers.

For Matt Cremona, milling lumber started as a side-hustle, but thanks to Craigslist and social media, it’s turned into a viable income.

Peter Follansbee gives a glimpse into his hand-tool kit to show us what's there and why it's important.

In this video on making a nightstand, you'll learn how to prepare rough lumber for the project, squaring up the stock and flattening it using machines.