Wood

Where are the best places to buy hardwood lumber near me? If you’ve ever tried hunting down the perfect board for a project, you know that not all lumber is created equal—and not all stores carry what you need.

Outdoor projects are enduring favorites for woodworkers. They're practical for any yard or deck and generally easier to build than indoor furniture. So sooner or later, you'll probably have them on your to-do list! But, whether it's a picnic

Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, a beautiful wood cutting board is a functional and decorative addition to any kitchen. Plus, it makes a fantastic handmade gift! The best part is you don’t need many tools and supplies to make a

Woodworkers are all more-or-less obsessed with squareness. They have to be. Even small variances from dead-on 90 degrees tend to turn up as ugly gaps, lids that don’t fit, wonky cabinets - you name it. Consequently, most spend a fair amount of time checking angles for accuracy.

Lumber is not always flat and ready to use. Sometimes woodworkers must flatten a board before using it to build a project. There are several ways to flatten a board. One of the most efficient ways to flatten a board is by using a powered thickness planer, such as the DeWalt DW735x Planer. This planer makes it easy to mill lumber flat. It features a three knife cutter-head that delivers 30% longer knife life and makes knife changes faster and easier. A fan-assisted chip ejection system vacuums chips off of the cutter-head and exhausts them out of the machine keeping your workspace clean.Learn more about this planer's features and a couple tips that will help you get the most out of your planer.

There’s just no way around it: Moisture in the air causes wood to change in size and often in shape.

Starter packs of veneer in smaller sizes are a great gateway for exploring veneering techniques.

Can maple lumber that has become very twisted be salvaged?

How do you stop wood from expanding inside a humidor?

What’s the most important thing you need for woodworking? OK, that was a trick question meant to get you guessing about tools and supplies, but the real answer is much simpler: Without wood, you can’t do much woodworking. Having a ready supply of lumber in basic lengths and thicknesses is a basic shop staple. Lumber needs vary according to the type of woodworking you do, but how much you actually keep on hand depends on the amount of room you have in your shop and how efficiently you store it.

Will using a different tool eliminate the chance of snipe while smoothing out a board?