The Wood Doctor also answers questions on using wood waste for landscaping, and cracks in 'mineral' maple.

These two unrelated species have almost identical properties.

Also known as a "true fir," balsam fir is most often used for building construction.

The Wood Doctor also answers questions on safely storing lumber, clamping pressure in gluing, and dull sandpaper.

Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, explores the issues that might lead a cabinet door to warp or twist.

Using southern yellow pine. Also questions about making butcher block, sterilizing wood, and sticker stain.

Although it has a high natural decay resistance, making it ideal for fencing and other outdoor applications, the use of black locust has fallen into neglect within the woodworking industry.

Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the premier species of the Western forests. Not only is the wood exceptionally strong for its weight, but the trees are abundant.

Exploring the factors that make for a successful woodworking glue joint.

Water-loving tree produces great honey plus wood products.