David H. Jones

David H. Jones is the woodshop manager in the Department of Wood Science at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. It is also his alma mater. In the 20 intervening years, he worked in furniture making, from large manufacturers to small shops as far away as Alaska. Today, he trains students in woodworking and produces fine wood products for display. When not working, he splits his time between renovating his home and hiking.

Not Just White Oak Can Be Fumed

February 10, 2011

Q: I like the look of fumed white oak, and the process is foolproof. Are there other woods that can be fumed? Andy Teague, Norwalk, CT A: White Oak Fumes…
Red Oak is Never Gray

November 1, 2009

Q: I recently bought some kiln-dried red oak, but when I jointed and planed it, the underlying wood was gray rather than red. What would cause this, and will it…
Wood Allergies

July 1, 2009

A reaction can strike randomly and with little warning
Why the Sharp Change in Color Between Heartwood and Sapwood?

March 1, 2009

Q: Why is there such an abrupt change in color between heartwood and sapwood in species like black cherry, walnut, and hickory? David Brumsickle, Silverdale, WA A: The dramatic change…

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