MW10 | June 30, 2008
The only wood I work with is quartersawn white oak. To me, there is nothing that can match the look of the ray flecks that quarter-sawing reveals. The white oak itself, besides being attractive, has that wonderful sweet aroma when you cut and sand it. Red oak, on the other hand, always makes you turn [...]
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MW10 | June 28, 2008
There is something about a piece of furniture made with real, solid wood. I know it’s not the most efficient way to build, but plywood, mdf, and partical board just cry out “cheap” to me. A solid plank of oak can speak to me in a way veneer never could. Sanding, carving, shaping a table [...]
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Tags: Craftsman, Furniture, Table, Wood