by drtoddadmin | Oct 1, 2026 | Blog
Photo courtesy of Dr. Terry Conners Unique Grain Patterns of Birdseye-Maple Wood We all love unique grain patterns in wood. “Figure” refers to the grain pattern of wood on the longitudinal plane of the tree (vertical direction). Wood with figure displays a unique...
by drtoddadmin | Sep 25, 2026 | Blog
The first step to properly utilize wood is to correctly identify the species. Wood species have unique anatomical characteristics that allow a trained eye to identify the species. These unique anatomical characteristics are also important in determining many of the...
by drtoddadmin | Sep 21, 2026 | Blog
Dimensional Instability of Kiln Dried Lumber Hardwood lumber is typically kiln dried and used for interior applications such as furniture, paneling, cabinets, flooring, etc. The final moisture content of the lumber coming out of the kiln will vary but will typically...
by drtoddadmin | Sep 18, 2026 | Blog
Photo of glue joint – courtesy USDA Forest Service The interaction of wood and glue is important to develop a good bone and avoid product failure. One of the most common problems that I have addressed over the years is in service product failure. The problems range...
by drtoddadmin | Sep 17, 2026 | Blog
Insect Problems With Kiln Dried Lumber Image courtesy of Dr. M.F. Potter, Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky. Kiln dried lumber offers many advantages such as reduced weight and increased strength. Most insects will not attack wood that has been kiln...
by drtoddadmin | Sep 16, 2026 | Blog
Glues and Gluing Wood Importance of Gluing At most every stage of woodwork construction, there is a need for quality gluing. During the early stages of construction, it may be required to glue several narrow pieces to form a wide panel, as in the case of a table top....
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