The Best Food-Safe Finish May Be None at All
Seri Robinson, a professor of wood anatomy, says finishes undermine the natural antimicrobial properties of wood.
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Hard Maple vs. Soft Maple
Learn about the two categories, hard and soft, and the characteristics of each.
Read moreTips For Turning Spalted Wood
Seri Robinson demonstrates how to overcome the challenges of working with spalted wood to reveal the beauty within.
Read moreRed Oak vs. White Oak
Learn where each works best, and how to identify them like a pro
Read moreWood allergies and toxicity
Here is a look at common woods and where they fall on the scale from benign to allergy-inducing, to toxic.
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