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lilac
June 10, 2007

I was triming some seriously overgrown lilacs today and was wondering whether lilac wood is good for anything. I ended up with some pieces about 4 inches in diameter.
sources
June 9, 2007

I'm going to be trimming a house N of Asheville, NC. There's got to be a lot of sources of hardwoods in the area. Guidance from the locals would be…
Lamp shade material
June 9, 2007

Hello, Does anyone know which type of material should be used to make lamp shades? I am not talking about pre-made shades, but just the material itself. Thanks, David.
Wood suitable for staircases
June 8, 2007

Good day to you all. I'm a 'trespasser' from Cookstalk, who would very much appreciate some help in making a choice. I would like to cover an existing staircase with…
beech for planes
June 8, 2007

I'd like to find a source for beech logs or billets for traditional hand planes. This would be in very small quantities. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
how old is too old for logs?
June 7, 2007

I have some oak logs that have been laying in the yard for about 9 months. Is there any chance I can get usuable lumber out of them or should…
Spalted Maple tree mine for the taking
June 7, 2007

There is a tree a block away mine for the taking. Is in four foot sections and the cross section is from 2 feet to four feet. The biggest section…
Lacewood surface prep
June 6, 2007

This my first time working with Lacewood. Great figure, but so far I'm thinking that the best way to prepare the surface is simply scraping and sanding due to tearout. Couple…
best woods for a chest
June 6, 2007

Hi, I want to make a matching pair of chests for my daughters. They will be a basic design with dovetailed joinery based on the Steamer Trunk project from NYW. I…
unfinished cherry china cabinet doors
June 5, 2007

Hi, I have 10 unfinished, cherry, china cabinet doors that I bought at a Pennsylvania House factory auction many, many, many years ago. I have been saving them because I thought…

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