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end checks
April 2, 2010

Hi folks, I have a cherry tabletop, which was milled and glued about a month ago. I haven't finished it yet. Yesterday I noticed a few small end checks…
Good hardwood dealer in/near Fairfield County Connecticut
April 2, 2010

In June we're moving to Ridgefield, CT, in Fairfield County on the NY border. I've been lucky to have a great hardwood dealer close by in MA and was curious…
Hickory doors keep growing!
March 31, 2010

Last summer I bought a bunch of Hickory lumber form Paxton here in Denver, CO. I store the lumber in an outdoor enclosed woodrack and then bring the lumber into…
Is thicker cherry darker?
March 31, 2010

Hi folks, In my limited experience, I've noticed that when I buy thicker stock (12/4, 16/4), I get nice rich dark red boards. When I buy thinner stock (4/4, 5/4),…
Minnesota (southern) or Iowa (northern) wood sources sawmills?
March 30, 2010

I am heading to southern Minnesota for Easter and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for sawmills in the area. Looking for cherry and or sycamore, etc.
Mahogany in one Piece of 1″T x 29″W x 54″L – Rough Sawn
March 26, 2010

Hello All- Some Background Info -
Mahogany and bleeding sap
March 26, 2010

I recently purchased Santos Mahogany woodboards (I think this wood comes from Peru). The wood has been planed. There is some bleeding of sap or resin on the surface, and…
Red Oak vs. Quarter Sawn White Oak
March 24, 2010

About 30 years ago I made my daughter a bed out of red oak. Now I'm told I'm going to be a grand father and was asked to make a…
Walnut Crotch Veneer Project
March 24, 2010

Its been a while since I tried to post a topic on FWW. I don't know where to post an input on "work in progress" so here goes in wood…
How to dry/season rounds
March 21, 2010

Here in the NY area we just had a terrible wind storm that brought down lots of mature hardwood trees. A neighbor lost a very big beech tree. The tree…

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