by drtoddadmin | Apr 5, 2026 | Blog
One of my favorite hardwoods is black walnut. Its primary native region is the Midwest and east-central United States. It was a common tree to find in the woods as a boy growing up in Illinois. It is easily identified by its unique leaves and bark. The leaves...
by drtoddadmin | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog
Wood Gluing Tips Many woodworking projects require gluing. There are many types of glues and epoxies but they all have some common requirements which we will focus on in this post. Mask Glue Joints Before Assembly/Finishing I suggest you finish the individual parts...
by drtoddadmin | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog
INTRODUCTION Plant biomass represent a vast, renewable source of biobased feedstocks for chemical and thermal processing into biobased energy and petrochemical products. This ongoing research uses hydrothermal (HT) treatment, which simply refers to chemical reactions...
by drtoddadmin | Mar 15, 2026 | Blog
Lumber scraps and cross-sections of angle cuts sawed from small logs or large limbs can be made into attractive items, but only if the wood is first treated with polymers and then properly seasoned, or if the wood is initially seasoned following special techniques....
by drtoddadmin | Mar 15, 2026 | Blog
Photo credit: Snap Man on VisualHunt / CC BY-NC Woodworking can be a great way to connect with nature, build something that can be passed down for generations, and provide you with a great sense of satisfaction of a job well done. However, I have found that too many...
by drtoddadmin | Mar 12, 2026 | Blog
Lessons learned I love to refinish furniture. A fresh coat of finish on a piece of furniture will make it shine like a freshly painted house. Once it is all over, it is very satisfying to sit back in your easy chair and look at your work across the living room. ...
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