
Wood and Supplies
This section features advice on working with wood including lumber & sheet goods, wood species, and wood figure. You'll Also find tips on veneer & inlay, sanding, wood glue, fasteners, and wood finishes.
Given the choice between a hardwood retailer’s top-quality lumber, its second-best, or its lowest quality, you’ll ask for the best every time, right? Great lumber lurks in those lower-grade bins.
The days when slotted or Phillips was your only choice ended years ago.

When I put a guide bushing in my router, and tighten it to the mounting ring with pliers, the ring usually works loose before the job ends.

Can I install metal drawer slides on a solid-wood cabinet without creating wood movement problems?

Look beyond the 2x 4s and plumbing fixtures to find the woodworking supplies you want and need.
When you think of veneer, you most likely think of a thin piece of wood glued over a wood substrate.
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