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Secondary wood for building drawers
July 26, 2008

I am building drawers and I would like to know if I am using Cherry for the front of the drawer. What would be the best secondary wood selection for…
Wood for Playset and Splinters
July 26, 2008

I live in PA and looking to build a kids outdoor playset for my granddaughter. What is a good relatively splinter free wood to use? Is red cedar a good…
What Thickness to Mill Lumber at?
July 26, 2008

To all of those who mill lumber or have it milled to their specs, what thickness do you generally mill it to and do you use a bandsaw or chainsaw…
Types of plywood for “box”
July 25, 2008

I want to build a kind of "hope chest" (basically a big box), using 3/4" plywood for the front, back and sides. I built a "proto-type" with some OK plywood…
Quartersawn Douglas Fir Cupping!?!
July 21, 2008

A couple weeks ago, I glued up a 3'x6'x2-3/4" benchtop using four pieces of quartersawn Douglas Fir. The wood is old growth and has been sitting in a garage for…
Which wood to use
July 17, 2008

I am doing a project that is made from walnut. However, this is my first project so I wanted to start with a wood that inexpensive; but have the same…
so who digs exoctics?
July 17, 2008

man im loving exoics, im 17 and my first purchses on my own as far as lumber have been curly spanish cedar for a box thant im making, bloodwood and…
Exterior Glue Needed
July 16, 2008

I need to glue a sheet of copper to a substrate for outdoor use. (Copper on both sides). I was thinking about exterior MDF (Extira or similar). Is there a…
How to order wood
July 16, 2008

I am just starting in buying wood, but I am having a challenge in finding places where I can buy quality wood in Maryland. Some people recommend the internet, but…
Lumber yards or wood sources in Maryland
July 16, 2008

Hello, I live in Maryland and am wondering where I can buy quality wood for furniture making. Where can I find reclaimed wood? I heard that I can save a…

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