by drtoddadmin | Mar 9, 2026 | Blog
Some Tips to Properly Dispose Of Chemically-Treated Wood With warmer weather on the way for much of the U.S., the time-honored tradition of “spring cleaning” will soon be upon us. This means we’ll have an opportunity to get outdoors once again and assess the damage...
by drtoddadmin | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog
“For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right Hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2). There is one unique area in which my knowledge of wood science and faith in Jesus intersect and that is the cross of His...
by drtoddadmin | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
I enjoy the responses I get when somebody asks me about my educational background. Once I tell them that I studied “wood science” they often are puzzled. What is that? During my career, I have performed proprietary third-party mechanical, physical, and...
by drtoddadmin | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
For most cabinetmakers and furniture makers, wood is the raw material of choice. Wood has thousands of uses. Although wood may appear to be a relatively simple substance, closer examination shows that wood is one of the most complicated and unusual natural materials....
by drtoddadmin | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog
The photo is courtesy of Mike Freeman Summary of CCA Sequential Extraction Chromated copper arsenate (CCA)-treated wood was liquefied with polyethylene glycol/glycerin and sulfuric acid. After liquefaction, most CCA metals (98% As, 92% Cr, and 83% Cu) were removed...
by drtoddadmin | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog
I have been fascinated by the recent non-traditional means to improve patient recovery. Over the years, I have read about the benefits of natural sunlight, plants, water elements, rooms with a view of nature and even the color of the room and design of the bed. As an...
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