Dont Forget the Quality of the Kiln
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While I prefer to work with air-dried lumber, thats not always possible for woodworkers who use a lot of wood or dont have access to deal who air-dries their stock. One of the major problems with kiln-dried lumber is that it is sometimes rushed through the kiln to get it to market. As a result, the stock can become case-hardened (among other defects). You cant tell a piece of lumber […]The post Dont Forget the Quality of the Kiln appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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Take it Easy for Workbench Tops
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When working with construction grade timber, aside from the knots, you’ll more than likely find “eased edges.” You could be concerned that things won’t look good, or have fears about less-than-perfect glue lines or the like. My thoughts are to accept what you have and turn things to your advantage; on a workbench project, they won’t matter one bit if you go with the flow. Because I enjoy working by […]The post Take it Easy for Workbench Tops appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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