Wood and Materials Archives - Page 51 of 199

I got some stumps off the street, but don't know what kind of wood it is. Any ideas ? Quang

Fellow Knotheads, I have a nice stack of Apple lumber, 4/4, 6/4, 8/4 from a local NJ sawmill that's now drying in the garage (after seasoning outside). Apple is my…

I've been able to get some wood that I think must be the rarest wood Ive encountered. Has anyone ever heard of Santa cruz island ironwood. From what I've found…

I just came across some wormy chestut that was reclaimed from an 1800's house.  It has some nails and holes.   But it's about 250 bdft for $150 with most boards…

Anybody know of a good source for highly figured maple?

I purchased a wood scale for making knife handle recently. I was uncertained to select between Wood and Stabilized Wood. Thinking stabilized wood could be easier to work with, I selected the stabilized one. 1. If stabilizing wood…

Any body from western NY, I was at the Rockler store in Buffalo and they have a slab of Bubbinga about 3'X7'X8/4 that a wowman has bought to have a…

Hello to all I have intermediate level skills but have never tried venneers before.  The project I intend to build ( jewelry armoire) will have two front and two side doors. …

Hi guys I am building a Roubu workbench , based on Chris Shwartz's book. The bench top is from local beech ( air dried for 10 years) 6' long ,…

I am looking for sizable pieces of American Holly.   Would like to have it unsewn.  Need it for turning.  Need diameter to be 2" to about 14".  Freshly cut even…