Woodworking Basics

The most important tip for choosing exterior plywood is minding the grain. There are three grades of exterior plywood, categorized by the wood’s quality and bonding process. With over 20 years of experience as a carpenter, I’ve mastered making outdoor furniture with plywood. I’ve learned to select, construct, and stain plywood without mistakes. With my …

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In the woodworking space, the question of rough cut lumber poses several unique and complex concerns. While rough wood is far from the only type of woodworking cut, it today remains one of the most common, frequently purchased, and beneficial lumber cuts you can find on the market.  This guide will use Simplewoodworker’s comprehensive experience …

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On the engineered wood battlefield, one fight has always reigned supreme: particle board vs plywood!  Though other low-cost hobbyist wood alternatives like rubberwood exist, particle board and plywood are like two champion teams that always seem to find themselves at the finals.  But how do they stack up against each other?  Let’s find out with …

Wood Wars: Particle Board vs Plywood- A Light-Hearted Comparison Read More »

When discussing the disadvantages of acacia wood, an apt comparison immediately comes to mind: Acacia is like the supermodel of outdoor furniture. It’s beautiful to look at but demanding and high-maintenance! This post will shed some light on some lesser-known issues with acacia wood and give you a fuller picture of whether your project is …

Baring the Bare Facts: Disadvantages of Acacia Wood Read More »

We are about to delve into the fascinating world of acacia wood. So, brace yourself for a fun-filled journey sprinkled with delightful humor, insightful knowledge, and a dose of hard, wooden facts. Let’s talk a bit about the history of acacia wood and how it came to be the woodworking friend (along with many other …

Acacia Wood Uncovered: The Hard(wood) Facts You Need to Know Read More »

What do flat-pack furniture and budget renovations have in common? You guessed it, our very own cost-effective star of the show – particle boards! While not quite as famous in the manufactured wood world as their distant cousin, plywood, particle boards continue to play an enormously crucial role in DIY projects of all stripes.  Whether …

Breaking Down Particle Boards: Dive into DIY Essentials Read More »

What is whitewood? – Whitewood is the timber derived from the tulip tree, but that is only the short answer. Everything about whitewood is dainty – from its pale lumber to its long-term (yet imagined) career as a rich women’s dress table. So, even though Whitewood is always compared to Pine, she knows her worth. …

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