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Western Oregon sawmills
September 27, 2009

I am going to be in the Portland and western Oregon for work the first part of October. I know there is some great hardwood grown in the part of…
For exterior use
September 24, 2009

Hi All, Is American White Oak suitable to make a exterior fence and gate or would I be better to use another type of timber Thanks John
removing and recycling old wood paneling
September 24, 2009

A family member died recently and she left a house with inch thick paneling - the house is at least 50 years old - of cypress, magnolia, locust, and other…
Prefinished plywood source:mid atlantic
September 23, 2009

Does anybody know a reliable source for 3/4" and 1/2" prefinished maple or birch plywood? I'm located in the Baltimore/DC area, but am willing to drive a few hours for…
Mildew in wood
September 21, 2009

I have thru my own procrastination allowed mildew / mold to get into some fine old pine. As this was originally taken from an old cottage we once owned, I’d…
drying pine 4x4s
September 19, 2009

I just bought some 4x4x6' post from HD and a few of them are pretty wet. I want to use them to build a frame for a work bench, but…
Wood window screens
September 17, 2009

I will be building some wood frames for window screens and my local options for lumber is clear pine, poplar and sycamore. Which is my best choice for the frames…
Chair Repair – Splits from many tacks
September 15, 2009

I've been asked to repair the upholstery support for an old (antique?) chair owned by our church. Basically, the pastor thought that the jute webbing supporting the springs simply needed…
wood moisture in moist environment
September 6, 2009

I live in western NC where humidity is genrally over 70% year roundand frequently 85% or better. Like many People in this region I have no central HVAC in my…
Slotted set screws
September 2, 2009

I'm looking for #14-24Ã—¼ slotted set screws, for brass door knobs made in 1932. Janet

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