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From his first cabinetry job to his own business, Carl Spencer has not been alone. He’s had a mentor by his side—his collection of woodworking magazines.
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Read moreRed Oak – Northern
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra Other Common Names: Northern Red Oak Growing Regions: Canada and the United States. Size Characteristics: Grows to 70 feet tall, with a trunk up to 39 inches in diameter. Characteristics of Wood: The sapwood is almost …
Read moreShaker design: Unadorned, not unsophisticated
Shakers may have been pragmatic and believed in utility first, but their designs were not simple. To the contrary, they combined natural materials, superb craftsmanship, and beautiful details.
Read moreSoft Maple
Scientific Name: Acer rubrum Other Common Names: Carolina red maple, Drummond red maple, Red maple, Scarlet maple, Swamp maple, Water maple. This wood is often found in the same bin as Silver maple. Growing Regions: Maple is found throughout the ……
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