Materials

Make Your Own Lumber

with Mario Rodriguez, Dave SpachtFind out why this unique cut of lumber is so expensive and so covetedSee more on Solid Wood Lumber

Seasoned Wood: What You Need to Knowby William W. RiceAir-drying and kiln-drying both yield top-quality lumberSee more on Solid Wood Lumber

Tour a Boutique Lumbermillwith Mario Rodriguez, Dave SpachtFollow 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

Backyard Lumber Mill Membership Required

with John OgdenWatch how a portable bandsaw mill is used to create furniture-grade lumber from local treesSee more on Wood Science

Solar Kilnby Paul J. BoisBoards emerge bright, check-freeSee more on Making Shop Tools

COLORING WOOD

A Sunburst Finish in Figured Maplewith James CondinoHow to blend multiple colors for a striking effectSee more on Coloring Wood

Sample Boards: No Surprisesby Teri MasaschiTest your finish before it’s too lateSee more on Applying a Finish

An Exploration in Finishing Membership Required

by Anissa KapsalesA modern take on jin-di-sugi and ebonizingSee more on Applying a Finish

Coloring Wood Like a Prowith Jeff JewittLearn 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