Southern Yellow Pine vs. Douglas Fir
The choice of woods for your woodworking project is the second most important decision in your shop, the most important …
Wood Species
Is Douglas Fir a Hardwood Or A Softwood?
In a previous article, we asked the question of whether something that was hard can also be soft. In this …
Is Elm a Hardwood Or A Softwood?
Can something that is hard also be soft? While that may sound like a Zen question, it actually is a …
Is Hickory Good For Cutting Boards?
The cutting boards in our kitchen get a lot of work. That’s boards, plural. There’s one for poultry, another for …
Is Teak Wood Expensive?
I once had a teak bench in my garden. It was lovely, and over time it acquired the gray color …
Is Spruce a Softwood Or A Hardwood?
Today we’re going to spruce things up a bit – you know, make it neat or smart in appearance. That’s …
Is White Oak Good For Cutting Boards?
Cutting boards for the kitchen can be a fun and easy introduction into woodworking. There will be wood, glue, clamps, …
Is Birch A Hardwood Or A Softwood?
I saw a sign in a woodworking shop once that read: “Life’s a birch,” and it made me smile. You …
Is Hickory a Hardwood Or A Softwood?
Hull Barret, the character played by Michael Moriarty in the movie “Pale Rider,” was being beaten by a group of …
Is Hemlock a Hardwood or a Softwood?
In 399 BCE in Athens, Greece, Socrates was charged with impiety and the corruption of the youth he taught. After …
What Is Quarter Sawn Oak?
Amish woodcrafters are known for their quality furniture and their woodworking skills. They go to great lengths to create and …
Is Sycamore a Hardwood Or A Softwood?
In the song “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” sung by Doris Day, we heard of the “birds singing in …
Is Ash A Hardwood Or A Softwood?
Hardwoods and softwoods can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between once the wood is off the tree and in the …
Is Black Walnut a Hardwood Or A Softwood?
We like walnuts. They’re in one of our favorite sweets – baklava. They’re also good to snack on, healthy and …
Is Alder A Hardwood Or A Softwood?
We’re on the east coast, and although we have access to almost any type of hardwood species to work within …
Is Mahogany A Hardwood Or A Softwood?
It’s easy to recall the parlor of my Irish grandparents’ home. Just inside the entrance to the house and to …
Is Aspen a Hardwood?
If you get hit in the head with a piece of wood, you’re probably going to think it’s pretty hard. …
What Is Sande Plywood?
From how much does plywood weigh, to whether plywood warps when it gets wet, to how to edgeband plywood, to …