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Help with wood selection
October 14, 2007

I will be making a small bookcase to match the one shown in the attached photo. Not sure of the wood type though. Any recommendations on the best choice of…
Ever hear of Tree Nails?
October 14, 2007

I found this.. http://www.worldwideflood.com/ark/design_calculations/tree_nails.htm NO! I was not around then to have first hand experience on how well they worked...
Long-term durability of Suede-Tex
October 13, 2007

I'm making some "French-fitted" inserts for some tool drawers. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the long-term durability of Suede-Tex in that application. My concern is that…
Gallery Object I saw Whiskey so I looked
October 12, 2007

Hemlock Veneered Whiskey Cabinet by Laël Ki Gordon Seward, Alaska Style: Custom Design Type: Cabinet on Stand Materials: Hemlock, Yew, Oil, Shellac Dimensions: 12 in. deep by 29-1/2 in. wide…
pricing oak
October 10, 2007

How many board FT in a piece real size FAS 1 7/8" x 5 1/2" @ 10' long? and rough price?
Weathered wood
October 7, 2007

I'm building some outdoor chairs from redwood and would like to know of any techniques that can speed the "graying" or weathered look of the wood....I'm open to changing wood…
Hardwood floor surplus
October 7, 2007

What do you think of hardwood floor surpluses? Occasionally real 3/4" thick hardwood tongue and groove can be had for low per sq ft price. Are they mostly too short…
Screwy woodscrews – Made in China
October 7, 2007

I expect this topic is an old one, but I haven't yet seen discussion on it. I'm just flat getting tired of screws stripping out, or even snapping the heads,…
Mini Mills in Maryland
October 7, 2007

Hello everybody, Does anyone know of a good lumber mill in Maryland or Mini Mills in Maryland? Thank you.
template wood and size
October 7, 2007

Hello everybody, What would be the best wood to use for template? I read an article that advised to use two materials, one being 1/8" thick Masonite for one offs…

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