lumber selection
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Ins and Outs of Roughsawn Lumber
Woodworking lumberyards often carry unsurfaced hardwoods. Here’s what to expect when buying these diamonds in the rough.
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Five Options for Finding Project Wood
Want better variety and lower prices for wood? We’ll help you think outside your local “big box” store.
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Label Your Lumber Before Shelving It
Ever have trouble identifying unfamiliar wood species by sight? This reader did, until he came up with a simple and elegant solution.
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Buying (or Selling) Logs for Lumber – Log Rules Part 3
Tim Knight shares methods on how to protect yourself when selling logs from your woodlot. Using his method will more likely result in obtaining a price based on quality rather than some arbitrary log scale.
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Using Cutting Diagrams
Ever wondered how to figure out how much material you need to buy for a project? A board foot estimate is a start, but consider laying out your parts on cutting diagrams as well for greater estimating accuracy. Here’s what to keep in mind.
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Honey Locust Wood
Can honey locust wood be used to make furniture?
