Linden plywood is also known by the regional names of basswood and title. Various strains of the tree species grow throughout Europe, North America and parts of Asia. Basswood is the name most commonly used in the United States, while Europeans refer to the same wood as Linden and the name Title is used throughout … Read more
Beams and columns are an important part of any home’s structure. As architectural styles change, trending to larger open spaces and higher ceilings, with more complex roof designs, the need for beams becomes greater. But those beams don’t always look attractive, especially in areas of the home which were not originally finished, so the builder … Read more
The art of burning wood with electricity produces fragmented designs burnt into the surface of the wood. These designs are called “fractiles,” after the statistical principle of the same name. Without getting into complex descriptions of the mathematics behind the fractile, the basic idea is that each succeeding section is smaller than the previous. In … Read more
One of the problems in any workshop is where to put all the tools. Woodworkers and others who like to work with their hands have a tendency to collect tools over the years; buying tools to complete specific projects, replacing tools with better quality ones and finding tools which make it easier to do work … Read more
One of the many decisions in any woodworking project is the finish to apply. Beginning woodworkers think they only have two basic choices: paint or varnish. But as the woodworker gains experience, they also experiment with other forms of finish, seeking out what will make their project look the best. This is especially true with … Read more