Materials

Make Your Own Lumber

with Mario Rodriguez, Dave Spacht Find out why this unique cut of lumber is so expensive and so coveted See more on Solid Wood Lumber

Seasoned Wood: What You Need to Know by William W. Rice Air-drying and kiln-drying both yield top-quality lumber See more on Solid Wood Lumber

Tour a Boutique Lumbermill with Mario Rodriguez, Dave Spacht Follow along with a day in the life of a Pennsylvania custom mill to see how trees are harvested, cut, and dried to create furniture-grade lumber See more on Solid Wood Lumber

Backyard Lumber Mill Membership Required

with John Ogden Watch how a portable bandsaw mill is used to create furniture-grade lumber from local trees See more on Wood Science

Solar Kiln by Paul J. Bois Boards emerge bright, check-free See more on Making Shop Tools

COLORING WOOD

A Sunburst Finish in Figured Maple by James Condino How to blend multiple colors for a striking effect See more on Coloring Wood

Sample Boards: No Surprises by Teri Masaschi Test your finish before it’s too late See more on Applying a Finish

An Exploration in Finishing Membership Required

by Anissa Kapsales A modern take on jin-di-sugi and ebonizing See more on Applying a Finish

Coloring Wood Like a Pro by Jeff Jewitt Learn to apply dye stains and correct the color once they're applied in this excerpt from the DVD 'Hand-Applied Finishes' See more on Dyes and Stains