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The King of Plywood and Its Fickle Finishing Se...
It's the wood your shop jigs and modern furniture are probably made of. Birch is the undisputed king of plywood (hello, Baltic Birch!), but its solid lumber hides a fickle...
The King of Plywood and Its Fickle Finishing Se...
It's the wood your shop jigs and modern furniture are probably made of. Birch is the undisputed king of plywood (hello, Baltic Birch!), but its solid lumber hides a fickle...
The Two Faces of Maple: Why It's Both Tough and...
It’s the king of cutting boards and the classic choice for a clean, modern look. But Maple has a secret: it’s notoriously difficult to stain. This week on Grain of...
The Two Faces of Maple: Why It's Both Tough and...
It’s the king of cutting boards and the classic choice for a clean, modern look. But Maple has a secret: it’s notoriously difficult to stain. This week on Grain of...
Ebony: The Rarest, Richest Black in the Woodwor...
Ebony is legendary for its pure, jet-black color—but that's not the whole story. This week on Grain of Truth, we're diving into one of the rarest, most expensive, and most...
Ebony: The Rarest, Richest Black in the Woodwor...
Ebony is legendary for its pure, jet-black color—but that's not the whole story. This week on Grain of Truth, we're diving into one of the rarest, most expensive, and most...
The Truth About Cedar: Why Your Closet Wood Isn...
Welcome back to Grain of Truth, where we explore the true character of the woods that build our world. When most of us think of Cedar, we think of one...
The Truth About Cedar: Why Your Closet Wood Isn...
Welcome back to Grain of Truth, where we explore the true character of the woods that build our world. When most of us think of Cedar, we think of one...
Red Oak vs. White Oak: The One Difference You M...
It’s the quintessential American hardwood, but choosing the right "Oak" is critical. Red Oak and White Oak may look alike, but one can be used to build a boat, and...
Red Oak vs. White Oak: The One Difference You M...
It’s the quintessential American hardwood, but choosing the right "Oak" is critical. Red Oak and White Oak may look alike, but one can be used to build a boat, and...
Poplar Wood: The Unsung Hero of the Workshop
It’s in your cabinets, your trim, and your furniture, but you might not even know it. Poplar is the unsung hero of the workshop—an affordable, easy-to-work-with hardwood with one special...
Poplar Wood: The Unsung Hero of the Workshop
It’s in your cabinets, your trim, and your furniture, but you might not even know it. Poplar is the unsung hero of the workshop—an affordable, easy-to-work-with hardwood with one special...