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Humidity
June 28, 2007

Hi all, I recently came into a large pile of furniture grade materials. All of it is dry, around 15%. I do not have a lot of storage in my…
Rosewood and Almond
June 27, 2007

I recently came into possesion of 2 large slabs. 1 of India Rosewood(3" thick and 22"x40") and 1 of Almond(3" thick and 20"x 50"). Having never woorked with either of these woods I need…
Maple “Bubbles”
June 27, 2007

Here are a couple of shots of a paneled headboard that I just completed. The frame is cherry and I was looking around the wood supplier for some figured maple…
Too much aromatic cedar?
June 26, 2007

I'm building a cedar chest for a client and was going to line the bottom, sides and ends with T&G cedar. However, they have heard that doing it that way…
Moisture content and table tops
June 26, 2007

I have a smll table that the top is going to be made of some curly birch that I purchased about a month ago. I purchase most of my lumber…
What’s wrong with this oak?
June 25, 2007

I have a couple of pieces of oak, probably 60 years old, that have become quite "furry" on one edge and the part of the top surfaces that have been…
Help Finding Boxwood
June 25, 2007

Can anyone tell me if they know where I can get "European Boxwood"? I have searched alot of web sites but I can't find a hardwoods dealer who sell's this…
Cupped boards
June 25, 2007

I've got some 5/8" hemlock that is slightly cupped. Normally I would hand plane these boards, but I need them at a thickness of 3/4" to 5/8" and don't want…
Elm, does any body use it?
June 24, 2007

I have some five year old 4/4 American elm, Can anybody who uses it describe its qualities and characteristics? Thanks Ron
Cedar plank cooking
June 23, 2007

My wife just bought one of those cedar planks for the bar-b-que and I am concerned about cedar being toxic. Does anyone know whether it is ok? We had a…

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