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Make Your Own Lumber

VideoQuarter Sawing LumberQuarter Sawing LumberFind out why this unique cut of lumber is so expensive and so covetedSee more on Solid Wood Lumber
Seasoned Wood: What You Need to KnowAir-drying and kiln-drying both yield top-quality lumberSee more on Solid Wood Lumber
VideoTour a Boutique LumbermillFollow 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 lumberSee more on Solid Wood Lumber
VideoBackyard Lumber MillMembership RequiredWatch how a portable bandsaw mill is used to create furniture-grade lumber from local treesSee more on Wood Science
Solar KilnBoards emerge bright, check-freeSee more on Making Shop Tools

COLORING WOOD

VideoA Sunburst Finish in Figured MapleHow to blend multiple colors for a striking effectSee more on Coloring Wood
Sample Boards: No SurprisesTest your finish before it’s too lateSee more on Applying a Finish
An Exploration in FinishingMembership RequiredA modern take on jin-di-sugi and ebonizingSee more on Applying a Finish
VideoColoring Wood Like a ProLearn 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

Make Your Own Hardware

Make Your Own HardwareSculpt Your Own HardwareHave your wax design cast in solid bronzeSee more on Hardware
Turned Drawer PullsMaking your own knobs is a fast way to add custom details to your furniture projectsSee more on Hardware
All-Wood Extension Drawer SlidesTelescoping dovetails support a fully opened drawer with styleSee more on Hardware

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