About Wood

This section of my website is filled with information about wood, including both lumber and trees. I also can't resist throwing in a few extras, such as how maple sugar is made.

So, if you want to learn all about trees, wood properties and other bits of information related to wood and woodworking check out the links below.

About Trees: An over view of tree growth.

Wood Characteristics: A huge topic that I add to as inspiration hits.

Photosynthesis: A truly incredible process whereby trees "breath."

Green woodworking: As a woodworker, indeed as a human being, I feel it is incumbent on me to do what I can to lower my "footprint."

Figured wood: "Figure" refers to the way the grain looks.

Wood Burls: Burls look like warts on the side of a tree and can be gorgeously figured when opened.

Milling Lumber: How lumber is prepared at a saw mill.

Plywood and Engineered Wood: Solid wood isn't the only choice for woodworking.

Lumber dimensions: Learn the lingo at the lumber yard.

Buying lumber: What to look for when buying wood.

Maple syrup: In case you are interested in how it's made.

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