Suar wood is the wood of the Albizia Saman tree, sometimes called the Rain Tree, a tree native to South America and planted in Indonesia as a plantation tree. The wood is known by a number of different names, including Monkeypod, Samenes Saman, Parota, South American Walnut, and Acadia, as well as Suar Wood. It … Read more
Laser engraving has increased in popularity in recent years. What once started out as a professional option has only entered the realm of the hobbyist as lower cost machines have entered into the market. It is possible to make a hobby out of laser engraving alone or to combine it with other woodworking skills, making … Read more
For the last four decades, the use of barn wood in furniture and interior decorating has gained wide appeal. Starting out on the trendy west coast, the idea spread gradually eastwards. Now, people of all walks of life have found the beauty of using “reclaimed wood” in a wide variety of circumstances. While barn wood … Read more
The average home has more storage space than most people realize. The problem is that we’ve forgotten how to use it. Our grandparents made good use of those of us who remember loved exploring that space when we were children. But somewhere along the way, we’ve stopped making good use of our attics. Much of … Read more
Aged and distressed finishes are very popular today. Look in your average furniture store, and you’re not just going to find highly polished pieces, you’ll find a fair amount of distressed furniture mixed throughout. Obviously this isn’t all old furniture; it has been made to look old artificially. There are a number of special materials … Read more