Wood techniques

Discover the best wood for Shou Sugi Ban! Dive into this ancient Japanese technique of charring wood to protect and beautify. Learn tips for cedar, pine, and more.

Adding curves to your designs is just a matter of using the right method for the project.

An invitation to look at your tool collection in a whole new way…

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Joinery

End grain is not the best gluing surface, so it’s fortunate that Chinese artisans in the twelfth century perfected an ancient joint that today allows us to maximize gluing surfaces while also permitting a more mechanical approach to joint making. In short, a finger (called a tenon) is milled on the end of a workpiece,

Hokkaido-based lumber processor Takizawa Veneer manufactures plywood so pretty, it'd be a shame to edge-band it. First off, each layer is "checked and refinished individually, to guarantee there are no pores or other defects," the company writes. On top of that, they've developed a system of

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Chris Solar makes a strong geometric pattern more dramatic by outlining parquetry panels with colored epoxy resin.

In this article, you will learn the different types of wood joints and their working. Their Advantages and Applications are explained [PDF].

A Japanese style burnt wood siding (shou-sugi-ban). This technique adds beauty and longevity to wood siding. Traditionally, cedar was burnt in Japan to increase the wood’s resistance to insects and fire. Delta Lumber & Millworks has modernized this technique and experimented with other species of wood, creating beautiful and one-of-a-kind appearances that have not been found in traditional wood products. Using species such as cypress and yellow pine, we use our burning technique to produce…

It’s easy to do, looks authentic and saves you a fortune!