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I am about to build a bed, using  ash, partly because I couldn't find enough decent cherry, and it was the least expensive of all the other hardwoods. I've heard…

During Shop Talk Live 296, it was mentioned that MDF can be used for case work. I have only used MDF for raised panels on painted projects and for jigs…

So I work in a shop and we average about 200 doors a day. We do custom cabinets so I can’t just have parts available cut to size ready to…

anyone know how I can replace this handle? Been like this for at least 57 years loland no, I do not have the original handle

I attempted a custom ceiling paneling job on our camping trailer to give it a more vintage look. Ordered these paper backed mahogany veneer sheets from Rockler:https://www.rockler.com/4-x-8-veneer-sheet-10-mil-paper-backingI cut the sheets…

Hello all!  I'm a new member to Fine Woodworking but I have been benefitting from the collective knowledge on the site for a few years now.  I'm a hobbyist and…

I spent quite a bit of time going through the other veneer posts but most are quite old and none seemed to satisfy my issues.I have been veneering speakers successfully…

So, I’ve an opportunity to land some air dried (10+ yrs ) pecan.  I’ve seen it, most of it is milled to maybe 10/4… or maybe a bit more.  The…

While watching an episode of a home renovation show, the builder stated that he was going to build a piece of furniture out of "wheat oak." I have never heard…

Hi all. I'm just now realizing that my wholesaler has been adding an additional 18% board feet fee fto every order I've ever made of what they call waste. I've…