These pieces must follow the grain To achieve the highest strength, and must be perfectly straight after turning — and stay straight in use. We do get a few rejects. Any ideas? A. You ask several ...

Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus. In fact, ashes from your wood-burning fireplace can improve your garden’s ...

We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...