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Wood for Outdoor English Bench
June 1, 2006

Hello all, Was wondering what type of wood would be best suited for making an English Bench that would stay outside? I just got back from a trip to Scotland…
Apple Wood – Is it worth it?
May 31, 2006

Hi All,    I had a friend call me and ask if I was interested in some Apple wood from a big old apple tree. I was wondering…
Cherry figure in table legs
May 31, 2006

Y'all did so well on my last question that I'll try another one. I am preparing to make a small table from cherry. Having seen the disaster in oak when…
Plywood src in southern NH area
May 30, 2006

Any suggestions for good hardwood plywood sources in the southern NH, eastern Mass area? I'm looking for mahogony and birch. Thanks
Figured Cherry Supplier
May 30, 2006

I surely do need a reputable dealer in figured cherry. Might need it as thick as 12/4. Can anyone recommend somebody? Many thanks.
Afzelia From Hawaii
May 29, 2006

A vendor over at ebay has recently been posting 'Hawaiian Afzelia' for sale. For example, # 8285553250. I am curious as to what type of afzelia it is, as there…
Glue-up of posts
May 27, 2006

I am building a table that calls for the legs to be 4" birch posts. I have some nice 10/4 for the task and also have some one-by. I'm looking…
1st time Birdseye Maple user w/question
May 26, 2006

I just bought some birdseye maple for the apron of a small table. I also ordered a LN #4 1/2 with york pitch. Any hints for working with this wood. …
Gluing dissimilar woods to each other
May 25, 2006

Here's a neophyte question for you. I have a 1.75" maple benchtop to which I want to glue a skirt. As I understand it, the grain of the skirt needs to…
killing bugs in your lumber
May 24, 2006

Hey all, I'm posting to offer my experience, and a yet-untested idea to kill insects that have infected your dried (not green/wet) lumber. I have a few CA black walnut…

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