
Wood Suppliers Near Phoenix Arizona - LumberJocks …
2014年3月12日 · DESCRIPTION: Large warehouse with architectural grade plywood and veneers, hardwood lumber (both domestic and import), laminates, acrylics and composites. Heldt Lumber 5712 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 (602) 277-3378 DESCRIPTION: danoaz: Mostly construction grade material with lots of plywood. Outside yard with covered wood storage.
End Grain Screw Trouble | LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
2025年2月15日 · The idea is to glue a hardwood dowel in a hole perpendicular to the screw so the threads of the screw grab into the hardwood cross grain (much better hold than end grain). Obviously, you need to use a screw long enough to fully engage in the dowel. And be sure to drill the proper size pilot hole so not to split either of the woods.
Best wood to use for furniture that will be painted
2022年9月3日 · I wouldn't worry about dents or dings. You'll just get disappointed once you see the first ding or scratch on the more expensive hardwood. Poplar is very easy to work with and accepts paint well. If you want to save time use a mix of wood, MDF and or plywood. I …
Hardwood plywood in Fort Wayne, IN area - LumberJocks …
2010年5月17日 · Any suggestions on where to get good quality plywood in the NE Indiana area? I've searched the forums, and found listed hardwood suppliers, but not much for plywood. There's the place in Union City, but that's a bit of a drive. One rule is I have to be able to get it cut; the largest panel I can carry is about 40×60 unfortunately.
The Best Settings for Various Woods Laser Engraving
2023年1月2日 · It is important to note that the optimal speed and power settings for laser engraving wood will depend on a number of factors, including the type of wood you are using, the thickness of the wood, and the desired depth of the engraving. Here are some specific recommendations for laser engraving...
Birch plywood match to what wood? - LumberJocks Woodworking …
2014年10月29日 · My son came to me to build a craft desk for his finance… The desk will almost be a traditional desk with 3 drawers down each side with a small hutch above. Looking at different wood choices, if I use birch plywood for the carcass, what do you recommend making the drawer fronts out of? For the...
Recommendation for solid wood base to veneer for furniture
2023年10月17日 · They put more expensive wood over less expensive substrate to save money and stretch how far their more expensive or exotic woods would go. Almost any substrate will do, though for solid woods, some sort of inexpensive hardwood is usually better than softwoods like pine and doug fir but I have have seen pine under veneer in old pieces too.
Board color code? | LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
2019年8月10日 · The colors used do have a specific meaning as to the different hardwoods milled, or colors put on by hardwood dealers to denote the types. Examples would be: Green for Maple, Brown for Oak, Blue for Birch, etc. - Rick Dennington
Need maple stain advice | LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
2023年2月11日 · I have acacia hardwood floors, but the railing and stair noses are unfinished maple. Originally I was planning on going with a darker stain to contrast, but I've come to find out that maple doesn't take dark stain well, and it's hard to stain period. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do, and my contractor is waiting for me to tell him what I ...
Gluing hard and soft woods together - LumberJocks …
2016年1月22日 · Most of the cabinet making I have done involved different species of woods for the contrasts it provides and it has never been an issue , I have pieces I made in 1984 with Teak/Ebony/Rosewood all in the same chair and table set with not even a hairline between them after all the cycles.