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wood choice for table top
April 3, 2007

I am building a coffee table made out of red oak. I am to the point of building the top of the table. My question is about the wood choice…
Maple for Furniture
March 31, 2007

Is it better to use soft or hard maple for furniture like desks, bookcases, etc.? Which one will stain the best without blotching? Thanks, Brian
What’s that stuff at Home Depot?
March 26, 2007

I know all the no 2 stuff and whatnot, but what are the actual 1x4's and 1x8s and all that made of at the home stores. is it actually pine? …
Pecan/Hickory
March 26, 2007

I'm interested in constructing a desk out of pecan/hickory (Texas Pecan) and would like to know how difficult the wood is to work? Is it hard on blades and bits…
sawmill near Chicago?
March 26, 2007

I managed to get my hands on a walnut tree the neighbors cut down this weekend. Does anyone know of a good sawmill near Chicago (within a couple hours, hopefully) that could cut…
large entry door design and construction
March 26, 2007

I am planning to build (2) swing doors for my garage. The opening is 8' x 7'. What size stock should I use. I am finding it difficult to locate…
Aromatic Cedar Goo (Ick!)
March 23, 2007

I made a box out of aromatic cedar for my wife to keep her yarn and knitting needles in. I did not finish the wood which I believe is traditional…
Where can a woodworker shop in NYC
March 22, 2007

I'm looking for a woodworking store in the NYC area. There are a few lumber stores (Dykes, the big box guys, etc.) and there are some tool guys who specialize in…
Cherry Plywood Adhesive Bleed Through
March 22, 2007

I recently purchased a number of sheets of furniture grade 3/4" cherry plywood and noticed in certain areas on the surface what appears to be the manufacturing adhesive bleed through the…
3/4″ Cabinet grade plywood
March 21, 2007

Hello all, Just wanted to post a note that where I live we have a company called Stock Building Supply that is going out of business. From what they tell…

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