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Inlaying two wooden pieces into a metal frame
February 28, 2020

I have a metal frame that takes the shape of a yin and Yang. It is 1/2" thick stainless steel that is 18" in diameter so the pieces of wood…
Walnut Slabs Moisture Content
February 26, 2020

I found some Walnut that was at a good price. The moisture content is between 10% and 12%. The slabs were cut from 2 year dried logs. Do I need…
laminating solid wood. Grain direction?
January 29, 2020

Hey everyone. I am making chairs right now and I am new to it. Often, I don't find thick enough material in my area for the seat. The result is…
Identifying type of wood
January 20, 2020

I am trying to figure out what kind of wood was used in these photos? I’m mainly looking at the flooring. I thought that someone may have an idea. Thanks!
Green Wood
December 30, 2019

I have a 3 inch thick, 2 ft wide log cookie that i am wanting to turn into an end table. The problem is its green. By standards this would…
Wood Filler not Taking stain
December 18, 2019

After doing my (late) research, I know this is NOT a unique or new issue and have learned PLENTY about how to do it differently next time. SO, we made a…
Farm Table with Built In Stone Trivet
December 17, 2019

I'm planning on making a farmhouse table and I would really like to include a built in slate trivet, 10-12" x 36" running down the center of the table.Being my…
Cutting logs into usable lumber
December 9, 2019

Hello, First post here and I wanted some opinions from people more experienced than I. I have acquired two logs of cedar about 3.5 feet long and 3 feet in diameter. …
PSA Backed Veneer – Reliable Adhesion?
December 9, 2019

I am purchasing some red oak veneer for some cabinets. Previously I’ve used paper backed veneer with adhesive and am wondering about the reliability of PSA adhesive backed veneer. …
How to kill Wood Borers in my drying boards
December 6, 2019

I am sawing boards from oak logs that came from tree trimming in my yard a couple months ago, and I’ve begun to find larvae from Roundheaded Wood Borers. I…

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