STL325: From Logs to Lumber
Amanda is joined by Brenon Plourde and Logan Wittmer to discuss milling logs, drying lumber, and their mutual “problem” of hoarding the perfect board.
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Why You Need a Moisture Meter
It can save you lots of money—and grief! Are you a scrounger? Always looking for a deal? Self-reliant? Those words fit a lot of woodworkers, particularly those who search for unusual or inexpensive sources of wood. Once you stray from …
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How to build a solar kiln
Brenon Plourde built his solar kiln in a weekend, using about $2,500 worth of materials.
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Working With Live-Edge Tops [Video]
Traditionally-trained furniture maker Martin Goebel takes you through the step-by-step process of making a live-edge solid-slab top. Follow along and learn: Why bark — while appealing — isn’t a good thing How to remove bark without damaging the e…
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Using Grain Pattern to Choose Lumber
The end grain holds the secret to what stock to use where. The single-most important factor in the appearance of any woodworking project is the selection of the material. This isn’t what species to use or what color of …
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Advanced Techniques for Cupped Boards
Now that we’ve uncovered the reasons behind plain-sawn boards’ tendency to cup and explored methods to rectify their misalignment, let’s delve into addressing cupping in furniture pieces that have developed over time and strategies fo…
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