Oak
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Enthusiastic About Exotics … or Not?
Readers share thoughts about whether or not they use exotic woods in their projects.
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Making Lumber from Logs
Readers share their experiences of turning logs into lumber.
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Workbench Musings
Readers share their thoughts about what makes a good workbench.
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Your Favorite Finishes and Why
Readers share their favorite wood finishes, why they use them and in what circumstances.
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PROJECT: White Oak Trivet
Whether you make this project out of white oak (as the author did) or not, this white oak trivet makes a great little gift you can create with your scroll saw.
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Why Didn’t Oak Floor Move More?
I’ve always wondered why the solid oak on my wide floor didn’t move more across the grain than it did. What are the plausible explanations?
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VIDEO: How to Make a Wall Shelf with a Weathered Wood Finish
Learn how to create a weathered wood look on fresh wood using Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator Finish.
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Premium Plan: Arts and Crafts Limbert Desk
Complete instructions and plans to build an upsized version of a classic plan from an Arts and Crafts master.
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Howard Products: Making Wood Care Easy
Penetrating wood finish restorer launches a half century of DIY wood, metal and leather care products.
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What Woods Make Up Inexpensive Asian Furniture?
What are the usual suspects for wood options on mass-marketed Asian furniture?
