Furniture making is a skill that requires close attention to detail. One of the main details that a furniture maker needs to consider is the type of wood they use. The type of wood can affect th … read more

Did you know there are 52 types of wood in the world? There are three main types of wood: hardwood, softwood, and engineered wood. The most popular kind for building furniture is hardwood. Y … read more

In 2020, the average Americans spent 14 hours a week outside. What else was there to do? We all picked up new hobbies in search of sustainable leisure. If you turned to woodworkin … read more

Flaws are beautiful—that is what burl wood slab craftsmanship has proven, often fetching hundreds and thousands of dollars more than typical woodcraft. What is burl wood? Burl wood i … read more

You love watching people make beautiful art out of a hunk of wood. You have even started learning to carve wood projects on your own! Over the past few years, woodworking has gained serious … read more

The tight, swirling, knotted effect of burl wood is stunning when finished to a high standard. Burls can form on any tree, but some species like maple and walnut are more susceptible to fungal … read more