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What is this wood?
June 2, 2010

I just had some logs and trees that were on our property milled into lumber & one of the logs surprised me a bit. It is neon yellow. The pics…
Summer’s here – warped banding blank
June 1, 2010

Went down to my basement workshop over the weekend to make some picture frames for my kids teachers as a little end of year gift. I enjoy making decorative banding…
Material Choice
May 27, 2010

Hello All,
Hardwood lumber pricing
May 24, 2010

Anyone know where I can find the going rates for 4/4, 5/4 etc. hardwood lumber that's FREE? I found the Hardwood Market Report from Memphis but they want $245.00 for…
Soft Maple Laminated Table Top
May 21, 2010

I am in the process of making a work bench that will have a maple laminated top. Two of the pieces of maple I have look like they are tiger…
Mahogany or imposter?
May 19, 2010

I don't use mahogany very often. I am building a cabinet for a co-worker. She requested mahogany. I purchased from a local supplier near my home. Question: the color is…
Veneer Core vs Lumber Core Plywood
May 19, 2010

What are the advantages or disadvantages of using Veneer Core plywood over Lumber Core. Or does it make any difference?
“Nourishing” Furniture
May 18, 2010

Every so often I see a comment regarding whether furniture needs to be nourished or oiled. The implication is that, because of age, the wood has become weaker or damaged…
Layout fluid
May 11, 2010

Where do you get "machinist's layout fluid"? Sears, Home Despot, and the local hardware store don't carry it, and from their reaction, I don't think they had ever heard of…
lightning strike
May 11, 2010

Last June while I was away, my stepson witnessed a large maple in my back yard being struck by lightning (scared the-----out of him). Over the next month the leaves…

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