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.

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European Hinges
A simple guide to choosing and installing hinges.
Choose the right screw for today's job
Installing Quadrant Hinges
Rout the recesses right to hold a lid upright. Here’s how.
Put the Squeeze on Excess Glue
Squeeze-out defines any well-glued joint. Follow these tips to avoid overlooked spots of dried glue showing up during finishing.
Hidden Gems at the Home Center
Look beyond the 2x4s and plumbing fixtures to find the woodworking supplies you want and need.
How To Use Spray Adhesive and Double Sided Tape
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Piano Hinge Alignment
Installing a long piano hinge generally frustrates me. Got any suggestions?
How much does it cost to fell an 'urban tree'?
The old maple tree that fell in my backyard, but all the sawyers I’ve called seem reluctant to come mill it for me. Should I have to pay for their equipment if a blade breaks?
What are guidelines for Jewish casket construction?
When Good Wood Goes Bad:
How to Work With Natural-Edge Slabs
What's the best way to cut acrylics and plastics?
Epoxy: Still Gluing Strong After All These Years

Learn how this versatile adhesive can play an important supporting role in your woodworking.

All Wood and Supplies

What's the difference between yellow poplar and tulip poplar?
What do lumber grading numbers mean?
What the heck is QSWO?
Is all MDF created equal?
What is 'frake'?
Go Figure: Choosing the Best Grain for Your Project
How can I avoid staining when gluing up?
What's the best food-safe wood for cutting boards?
What are some epoxy guidelines?
What's the best finish for window frames?
What's the best way to get a satin finish?
What's the best way to align hinges?
How long should air-dried lumber sit?
What's the best way to store sliced veneer?
What's the best way to sand handle tapers?
What is an HVLP spray gun?
What do sandpaper grades mean?
What's essential to cutting piano hinges?
Why are there tiny powdery holes in my stacked lumber?
How to add weathering to fresh-sawn wood
Finding Urban Lumber
Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone
How to avoid bad plywood
Wax On, Wax Off
Make a Home Brew Wipe-On Finish
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