Materials & Supplies

All about Materials and Supplies in woodworking


Review: Gator Sanding Sheets

Review: Gator Sanding Sheets

Gator makes a number of different kinds of sandpaper styles, and I took a look at five varieties of sandpaper. … Read More

Router Pattern Bits Explained: Types, Sizes & Uses

Router Pattern Bits Explained: Types, Sizes & Uses

Router pattern bits do much more than follow templates. Learn how bearing location, cutting length, diameter, and flute design affect … Read More

Upscaled Screw Container

Upscaled Screw Container

A Simple Way to Corral the Containers that Screws Come In. Read More

Choosing the Best Plywood for Woodworking: Baltic Birch, Veneer Core & MDF

Choosing the Best Plywood for Woodworking: Baltic Birch, Veneer Core & MDF

Not all plywood is created equal. Here’s how Baltic birch, veneer-core plywood, MDF-core plywood, and MDF compare — and how … Read More

Cutting a Mystery Elm on my Norwood HD36

Cutting a Mystery Elm on my Norwood HD36

Cutting a log on the Norwood HD36 Read More

Assembling a Norwood HD36 Sawmill

Assembling a Norwood HD36 Sawmill

Assembling a Norwood HD36 Sawmill Read More

An Arborist can be your Best Asset!

An Arborist can be your Best Asset!

Making friends with an Arborist can be a great way to get cheap (or free) material! Read More

The Ugly Duckling Log

The Ugly Duckling Log

From a free, punky log to amazing slabs! Read More

Choosing Pine: Pine Grades

Choosing Pine: Pine Grades

Once you know the players, you’re sure to make the best choice for your project. Read More

Top Tips For Choosing Lumber

Top Tips For Choosing Lumber

Great projects require more than sound techniques. You also need the best boards. Read More

Maple Wood for Woodworking: Hard, Soft & Figured Maple

Maple Wood for Woodworking: Hard, Soft & Figured Maple

Maple is strong, readily available, and remarkably versatile. Learn the differences between hard and soft maple, explore striking figured varieties, … Read More

Demystifying Mahogany

Demystifying Mahogany

When choosing wood for a classic project, mahogany can’t be beat. Here’s what you need to know before heading to … Read More

Mail-Order Lumber

Mail-Order Lumber

Get high-quality lumber for your projects with a click of the mouse. Read More