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.

  • 10 Best Woods for Spoon Carving That Most People Don’t Use!

    10 Best Woods for Spoon Carving That Most People Don’t Use!

    In my 20 years of woodworking, I have come across different sub-crafts within this profession. Spoon-carving is a niche that some people dedicate their entire lives to. Others shave a few blocks of whittling wood and make spoons to put on their resumes. But both types of people need to answer one question: which wood…

  • What Is the Least Expensive Hardwood? In Order

    What Is the Least Expensive Hardwood? In Order

    If you are building a sturdy project that’s meant to last, you’re probably not planning to use softwood as its key material. But hardwood prices might put you in a bit of a pickle. Given that lumber prices weren’t as high when I started woodworking 20 years ago, I still feel the sting of having…

  • Best Plywood Size For Boat Floors 2023

    Best Plywood Size For Boat Floors 2023

    (I have just updated this information with new plywood varieties for 2023) A house is good as its door and a boat is as good as its floor, goes the saying. But when you’re building your own boat, you have to go beyond idioms and get practical information so you can get everything just right…

  • 15 Best Woods For Computer Desks 2023 (Peoples Choices & Why)

    15 Best Woods For Computer Desks 2023 (Peoples Choices & Why)

    (I have recently updated this content to be accurate in the current climate) Ever since working from home has become a thing, desks have left the office and become a part of the household. With a boom in content creation and streaming, computers, too, have become relevant outside of work. Whether you want to build…

  • Best Plywood For Cabinets | Plywood Cabinet Complete Guide

    Best Plywood For Cabinets | Plywood Cabinet Complete Guide

    Cabinetry is one of the most common uses of plywood. From appropriate joints to the right weight-holding calculations, much goes into the making of plywood cabinets. But in my 20 years of experience, I have not found anything as important to the end product as plywood selection. Knowing and acquiring the best plywood for your…