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Poplar or Oak Nightstand
January 26, 2007

Hello All, I was hoping to get some opinions on wood choices. My wife came across a nightstand that she wants me to build two of. For some reason she…
supplier in Chicago?
January 26, 2007

Can anyone suggest a good place to get roughsawn wood in/around the Chicago area? Thanks!
locust – been told it will ruin tools
January 25, 2007

i have a almost free supply of locust lumber. it seems to me that it would make fine furniture. been told tho that it will eat up my saws and…
White Mahogany Lumber Source
January 25, 2007

Looking for a source or sources of "White Mahogany". I had some boards that were sent to a lumber broker friend. But, he can't remember the source and does not…
gum wood in the West
January 25, 2007

I've been looking around at the local wood suppliers, and none have gum wood. I was told that no one mills it anymore bcs you only get about 10% lumber…
resource
January 24, 2007

I'm looking for information on the machining/finishing characteristics of a given wood.Does anyone have a suggestion as to a resource? Thanks,Omni
Compliment to Brazilian Cherry floors
January 24, 2007

Hi Everyone, I'm putting in Brazilian Cherry floors in a large portion of my home that are not stained, just clear-coat protected. I like the durability (very hard wood) and…
Tropical woods for cutting boards
January 23, 2007

Does anyone know if woods such as brazillian cherry (jatoba), teak, and other dense moisture resistant tropical woods are good for cutting boards? I think the beautiful colors, stability, and…
Need source of inlay banding
January 22, 2007

I'm trying to find some inlay banding of traditional design and local (north american) species, about 1-2" in width. I've searched multiple web sites. The only one that had anything…
Lacewood
January 20, 2007

I am making a mirror frame for a friend of mine--24" x 48". It will be made out of 3.5" wide lacewood that is 7/8 thick. Any machining tips or…

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