Category: Wood For Woodwork

Setting up a router table is a serious task, and following the schematics down to the detail is crucial, especially if you have never set up a table saw or a router table before. But what if the...

Deer are not the brightest animals, but they are very sensitive to motion and sounds. If they happen to be your game of choice, you definitely need a deer blind before you hunt them. And two of the...

When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, wood gets wet and your work stops. Or does it? In 20 years of woodworking, my lumber and I have seen many showers of rain. Initially, I had to wait half a...

MDF is a heavy wood board type that can pass for plywood to a novice. This fiberboard is practically used in most plywood and plywood-adjacent applications, including floating shelves. But MDF...

Pressure treated wood is far more formidable and impact-resistant than average wood, which makes more woodworkers hesitant to cut it. Its toughened core can damage cutting tools. But there's another...

There's a lot of debate about how long walnut wood lasts outside. Some say it only lasts a couple of years, while others swear by its longevity and claim it can last up to 20 years. As a professional...