Working with Hardwood

a woodworker applying finishes for ash wood
Ellyn Kou

Best Finishes for Ash Wood - Staining Tips & Techniques

Elevate your ash wood projects with versatile finishes. From oil-based stains to polyurethane sealants, achieve excellence in woodworking with premium...

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hardwood vs softwood lumber stacked next to each other
Ellyn Kou

Hardwood vs. Softwood Lumber: Uses and Differences

Get all the details on the differences between hardwoods and softwoods. Find out about hardness, appearance, pricing, and the best...

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White Ash Wood Boards: Characteristics for Woodworking
Josh Kou

White Ash Wood Boards: Characteristics for Woodworking

Have you tried woodworking with white ash lumber yet? Popular for wood turning and tool making, white ash pairs practical...

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What Do Woodworkers Want for Christmas? Best Gifts for Wood Crafters
Josh Kou

What Do Woodworkers Want for Christmas? Best Gifts for Wood Crafters

Gifts for Woodworkers from North Castle Hardwoods Need a surefire gift idea for the woodworker in your life? In our...

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Plain Sawn vs. Rift and Quartered Oak: What's the Difference?
Josh Kou

Plain Sawn vs. Rift and Quartered Oak: What's the Difference?

Plain Sawn vs. Rift and Quartered Oak: What's the Difference? There are three major ways that hardwood oak lumber is...

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Red Oak Wood Characteristics
Josh Kou

Red Oak Wood Characteristics

Red Oak Lumber Overview - Hardwood Characteristics, Grain, Color Red oak has broad appeal for woodworkers. It is a top...

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Hard Maple Lumber - Characteristics, Grain, Species Overview
Josh Kou

Hard Maple Lumber - Characteristics, Grain, Species Overview

Hard Maple Lumber Overview Woodworkers revere hard maple for its combination of lustrous beauty and durability. These features lend it...

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Walnut Lumber: Color, Grain & Characteristics
Josh Kou

Walnut Lumber: Color, Grain & Characteristics

Black Walnut Lumber: Color, Grain & Characteristics Black walnut for woodworking is a favorite wood species for many reasons. It...

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How to Use Cherry Lumber for Woodworking
Josh Kou

How to Use Cherry Lumber for Woodworking

Cherry Lumber is a hardwood that’s perfect for many types of woodworking projects. No longer thought of as the “poor woodworker’s mahogany,”...

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