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.
A lathe-mounted buffing system shines turnings and much more.
Knowing how and where to find good wood can save you loads of money.
I’m a beginning woodworker with a basic question: For making templates out of medium density fiberboard (MDF), what’s the best way to secure paper patterns to MDF?
Never too late to learn about latewood.
While I was installing hinges on a cabinet door, the head of a brass screw broke off. How can I remove the screw without making a mess of my project?
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