282 Lumber Species of the Month – Spalted Lumber

Matt | June 27, 2008

It’s been a little while but lumber species of the month is back again.  Today though, we’re not talking about a specific species of lumber but more of an beneficial defect that can be found in lumber.
Spalted lumber refers to any lumber in which a fungus or mold has begun to decay the wood and leaves a really unique pattern [...]

281 Child’s Bookcase Episode 4

Matt | June 24, 2008

Time for the next installment of the Child’s Bookcase Project.  We’re nearing the completion of the project and in today’s episode I demonstrate resawing and shiplapping of stock for the back. 
I can’t say enough about how easy the resawing went with my WoodSlicer Resaw Blade from Highland Woodworking.  If you’re in the market for a [...]

280 Ideas For Furniture Backs

Matt | June 22, 2008

For a lot of us, the back of a project is usually just a matter of cutting a piece of plywood to fit.  But a specific design may call for something more, or perhaps we just want it looking nicer.
What are our options?  Do we really have options?  Sure!!

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279 Wayne’s Hand Plane Hunting Kit – Revisited

Matt | June 19, 2008

Last year a longtime listener and LumberJock buddy, Wayne C. sent in a great idea for all of us vintage tool hunters.  Wayne’s Hand Plane Hunting Kit is a great jig of sorts, to take with you on your next trip to the flea market, antique store, garage sale or wherever you find vintage tools.
Considering [...]

278 Child’s Bookcase Part 3

Matt | June 17, 2008

Hey folks it’s time for part 3 of this multi-part series following me building a child’s bookcase for a friend of the family.  As promised, I documented the build.  The good, the bad and the ugly and I’ll be posting new episodes on Wednesdays from this point out, enjoy!!

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