Category: Wood For Woodwork

This category is all about wood for woodwork and explains all of the different types of wood you may come across.  It covers everything from real wood to man-made woods such as MDF and plywood.

  • Cedar Vs Douglas Fir (One Is Far Better, Read Why)

    Cedar Vs Douglas Fir (One Is Far Better, Read Why)

    I was out lumber shopping, and things came down to a single choice. I could either get a stack of Fir in my truck or the same volume of Cedar. And the choice was pretty obvious to me, but a few of my friends were surprised. It actually amazes me that people still don’t see…

  • What Is Cedar Wood Used For? (Why I Stopped Using It On Some Projects)

    What Is Cedar Wood Used For? (Why I Stopped Using It On Some Projects)

    Cedar is one of my favorite wood types because I am tasked with perpetually protecting some of my passion projects. It is one of the most resilient woods out there, and I often find myself wishing that all woods were like Cedar because I cannot really use it for all projects. Cedar wood is used…

  • Is Cedar Good For Cutting Boards? I Reveal The Myths

    Is Cedar Good For Cutting Boards? I Reveal The Myths

    I have used remaining wood from projects in so many ways that I run out of ideas as to what I can do with little bits of wood that remain from my larger projects. Yesterday, I was going over the different things I could fashion out of some leftover red cedar. I thought a cutting…

  • Can You Build With Green Cedar? 10 Things I Learnt

    Can You Build With Green Cedar? 10 Things I Learnt

    I have used dried wood so much in my woodwork that I didn’t really consider green wood as much of an option. Upon accidentally finding a video of green wood construction, I went down a rabbit hole and found myself trying my hand at decking with green cedar. Can you build with green cedar? Here…

  • Is Cedar Too Soft For A Table? I Made A Discovery 

    Is Cedar Too Soft For A Table? I Made A Discovery 

    I have been exploring different uses for Cedar simply because I have a big pile of it. The wood looks beautiful, and I wanted to have a table with a similar grain. So, I went against the woodworker bro wisdom common on the internet forums and decided to build a Cedar table. Is cedar too…

  • Does All Cedar Wood Smell? My Experience With Cedar

    Does All Cedar Wood Smell? My Experience With Cedar

    I was purchasing cedar for a siding project and overheard a kid complaining to his dad about the smell of the lumber. It triggered memories of the first time I went cedar shopping around 19 years ago. Back then, I spent hours looking for Cedar that doesn’t smell. All cedar wood smells with citrus and…