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Quartersawn vs. Vertical Grain
February 4, 2009

I have a question. After searching the web, I’ve found that the usual definitions for “vertical grain” and “quartersawn” are the basically the same. I’ve also found one reference that…
Cheap Wood, Labor required
February 4, 2009

For inexpensive wood, I've contacted a local Lawn Equipment/Tractor Store for their used crates/pallets. I have found full 4 x 4 oak members ranging in length from 4' to 8'.…
Maple or Poplar for stiles/rails
February 4, 2009

I have been getting conflicting advice. I will be building simple "mission" frame/panel paint grade doors for cabinets in a bonus room with little humidity problems. I was going to…
Engineered flooring on stairs
February 3, 2009

A customer has asked me about using engineered flooring on two staircases that are currently carpeted. I suspect that the existing stairs have plywood treads and risers under the carpet…
distinguishing Claro from black walnut
February 2, 2009

How can I tell if the walnut I have is Claro Walnut? I just purchased a half bundle of mill run walnut and quite a few boards have a different…
Complimentary Woods
February 1, 2009

Hi everyone, and much thanks in advance for your time! I started woodworking about a year ago, and have always wondered; which woods look best together? Any advice would be…
Cherry vs. Fruit Cherry
February 1, 2009

From my understanding, the cherry wood that is commercially available does not come from fruit bearing trees (ornamental cherry trees?) Fruit cherry of course come from trees that bear fruit.…
Spalted maple
February 1, 2009

I read an article in FW a month or so ago about a do it yourself guide to spalted maple. Well, I left the magazine out and my favorit canine…
cherry burn marks
January 27, 2009

I need some help on how to take out/remove the burn marks on a cherry drawers - actually there 8 drawers. I was putting a 1/2" cove cut on the…
steam bent crest blanks
January 27, 2009

Does anyone know of a source for a steam bent blank for a windsor crest? I can do the shaping and carving but would rather not put the effort and…

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