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Finding good information in the age of AI and SEO The hardness of Red Pine It’s 6am and I’m at my desk reading and drinking coffee. My phone dings and…
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How to Calculate Wood Shrinkage and Expansion
Wood movement can ruin a seemingly well-constructed project. Luckily getting ahead of the material and calculating wood shrinkage and expansion is fairly easy – all you need to do is multiply three numbers together. Here’s how to find them. Step …
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Milling Your Own Lumber
Whether a hobby or a small business, it’s a woodworker’s dream job. As a craftsman, I’ve always enjoyed building stuff. But the pivotal point that led me into woodworking happened long before I stood at a table saw or picked …
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A Teaching Moment
How much does the general public know about forestry and the timber industry? As woodworkers, we have a decent knowledge of the timber industry and issues that affect our number one resource: a continuous supply of wood that we can …
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Sealing Green Wood with Wax
When working with green wood, it’s essential to prep it correctly in order to prevent cracking or splitting. Especially when you’re working with exotic lumber, you don’t want to waste a single board-foot if you can avoid it. Waxing th…
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DIY Solar Drying Kiln
A cost-effective and efficient way to take green boards to usable lumber. The solar drying kiln is the most cost-effective way for the craftsman to get quality boards for woodworking from green lumber. Today there are many band saw …
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