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Acacia
February 12, 2009

A chum has contacted me to ask if Acacia is suitable for flooring (presumably he has been offerred some) - has anyone out there ever used it? I know there…
Is #1 Common Really Less Expensive?
February 12, 2009

This question has been on my mind for some time. I wanted to get the wisdom of knots to help me. Hardwood lumber grading states that 1&2 Common have 66…
Face Frame – Poplar or maple?
February 12, 2009

I am building some kitchen cabinets for myself and had planed on using poplar to do do face frames and doors. However, a good friend of mine who has been…
canvas stretcher wood
February 12, 2009

Fello Knots Folks, I have been making my own stretcher frames for inkjet canvas prints that I produce. I have been building the frames out of douglas fir that has…
Kitchen cabinet drawer sides
February 11, 2009

Hi all, I'm building Kitchen Cabinets for myself. I am using Pre finished Plywood (Like Norm) and am trying to figure out what to do for the drawers sides. I…
Crotch and cracks
February 10, 2009

Looking for feedback and techniques for filling small checks in some crotch walnut. In the past, I have used an epoxy mixed with a dark color and had acceptable results.…
quality materials
February 10, 2009

David, I have posted this in a different form but since you do this for a living maybe you could add your advise. Getting quality wood is sort of overwhelming.…
Western Pa. source for wood
February 10, 2009

Gutchess Hardwood Co. located in Latrobe is now selling hardwood to individuals. They have red oak, white oak, hickory, ash, popular, cherry, walnut and basswood in 6/4 and 4/4 either…
Wood you MUST see
February 8, 2009

I just wanted to share this gem of a piece of wood that I got my hands on for free. I don't know what kind of wood it is, and…
stress cracks
February 7, 2009

I have a question I am sure I will regret asking but I know from reading here we have lots of good knowledge on wood drying. The poplar I am…

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