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Building a place to dry wood.
January 15, 2010

I need some advice for drying wood. Here’s the deal: My brother-in-law has a huge lot of land that he started clearing. He has some massive white oaks that would…
wood choises
January 9, 2010

well i am looking to make a 2 tone bedroom set but i cant deside on the woods i would like to use. i was thinking ather eather tigermaple or…
serious slabs
January 8, 2010

We just got hold of some new slabs, from French Oak and Sapele. Took this photo of two of my granddaughters exploring the big Sapele piece, which is over 5'…
Tree Trunk for a table base
January 8, 2010

I have a friend who wants to use a section of a cut down tree for a base as a coffee table. It is about two feet high and 3…
Board foot
January 7, 2010

Hi Guys Coming from Australia we use a different system for buying timber, we use the lineal metre,so a piece of tas oak 125 mm x 25 mm(rough sawn) would…
Paint and wood movement
January 3, 2010

I posted something earlier about a window I'm planning to make. It'll be painted inside and out, but that got me thinking. When wood is more or less sealed on…
Cherry lumber from Groff & Groff Lumber
January 2, 2010

Have you purchased cherry lumber from this supplier? How satisfied were you with the quality? Have you purchased from them more than one time? Thanks for you help.
Right wood for windows.
December 31, 2009

I'm planning to make an intricate fan-shaped fixed (non-opening)replacement window for my 1902 house. Obviously, it'll be painted, inside and out. It will involve a combination of curved and straight…
Epoxy Fillers
December 30, 2009

Is epoxy a good selection for filling knot holes in soft maple? If so, is there a specific product, e.g. marine epoxy, or brand of epoxy that works best for…
Air Drying White Pine
December 27, 2009

I know the "rule of thumb" is one year per inch to air dry lumber. But, all lumber dries at different rates. How long does white pine take to air…

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