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Have some light hallway furniture to build using 1x12-  Am wondering, how does spruce compare with pine for strength, splintering, hardness, stain blotchiness, grain, overall appearance and "usability" (that's a…

Have some light hallway furniture to build using 1x12-  Am wondering, how does spruce compare with pine for strength, splintering, hardness, stain blotchiness, grain, overall appearance and "usability" (that's a…

Can someone advise me on characteristics of Cherry wood? I am working on a Cherry Jewelry Box part time.  I am making it from one piece of wood.  The wood…

My brother owns a tree service,wood such as black walnut,oak,maple,cherry, and etc He cuts soo much down its seems like a waste to cut it up for firewood.Is it worth…

This weekend I am having a walnut tree 17" Diameter x 16' long cut by a guy here in central Illinois.  He has a horizontal bandsaw mill. (Woodmizer).  I am…

I'm building a cabinet for the living room that will house a subwoofer. The subwoofer will be in the center and there wil be drawers on either side. I need…

I am building a chair and table set for my kids.  I wanted some advice on the type of wood I should use.  I want them to be sturdy and…

Hi All, Not sure if this is the right forum, but I am in the process of finishing some jewelry boxes and I would like to line the interiors with…

Hello, I have a client who would like a built in shelving unit installed into their library. I have expressed my concerns of deflection of the shelves after books are…

I am an artist, and I paint in oils. My preference is to paint on panels, and it was suggested I try the 7-ply maple plywood used for steel die…