Episode 4 - A Lumbering Feeling

November 26, 2006 | Filed Under Blog, Video 

Low Resolution Version
High Resolution Version

As just about any woodworker can tell you, your first trip to a hardwood dealer can be a little intimidating. In fact, my first trip was more than a little frustrating. In this video, I will cover some terminology and topics that will help you be better prepared for your next trip to the lumber yard. Just a few of the topics covered include identifying different types of cuts, estimating board feet, and finding a good hardwood supplier.

Comments

21 Responses to “Episode 4 - A Lumbering Feeling”

  1. NoTalentRookie on November 26th, 2006 7:14 pm

    Hey, Just wanted to let you know I sure do enjoy your podcast. I’m new at this stuff and I really needed “A Lumbering Feeling”.

    Lots of good info…and a hot chick who uses the “F” word. What more could you want? ;-)

    Keep it up,
    Thanks…Sam (NoTalentRookie)

  2. Just a fan on December 4th, 2006 7:20 pm

    Do you recommend any books on wood types? (Something that has good images of different types of wood along with information, such as ‘often used in mission style furniture’)

  3. The Wood Whisperer on December 4th, 2006 7:30 pm

    One book that I like alot is The Real Wood Bible. You can find it in The Wood Whisperer Store.
    http://astore.amazon.com/thewo.....16-8524845

    I actually planned on featuring this book in our Holiday Gift Guide, but had to cut it out because of time issues. But the book is an excellent reference and contains hundreds of color photos as well as descriptions and other information.

    Check it out.

    Marc

  4. Just a fan on December 4th, 2006 11:10 pm

    Thank you for such a quick response! Do you get credit if we purchase from the “new or used available” books (books that aren’t actually shipped by Amazon)?

  5. The Wood Whisperer on December 4th, 2006 11:22 pm

    Thats a very good question. I would guess that anything purchased under Amazon’s umbrella would count as a referral. I should email them to find out for sure. Thanks for bringing that up.

    Marc

  6. Just a fan on December 4th, 2006 11:25 pm

    I’m going to hold off purchasing until I know (I want you to get the referal credit). :-)

  7. The Wood Whisperer on December 5th, 2006 7:33 am

    I just looked at all the fine print and it seems that third party vendors and sellers are treated the same as regular Amazon products. So it looks like you have the green light. I really appreciate you helping out the show. Take care.

    Marc

  8. tim on December 8th, 2006 8:41 am

    itscool

  9. Paul on December 21st, 2006 7:47 pm

    Hey, just found this site. Great video. I’ll definitely be back.

  10. Sal on January 23rd, 2007 8:33 am

    Great information Marc. I also use a web site called woodfinder.com. Simply enter what kind of wood you looking for and how many miles you want to travel from your zip code. It will show all the places available to you.

  11. Joe on January 30th, 2007 12:27 pm

    Hey Marc,
    Awesome website and even better podcasts! I can’t believe I hadn’t seen it earlier, I’ve been lurking around woodworking sites for about a year now. Great job, keep it up, I really appreciate your sharing of knowledge!

    Thanks,
    Joe

  12. Luis on February 8th, 2007 4:21 am

    I’m a web suscriber of finewoodworking and this is the first time I see your video. It said episode 4 so I believe the others were already showed. Or are you like start war who started on another episode? joking..
    I wll like to see more of these videos alongs with all that basics.I’m also new on woodworking but I’m learning a lot of people like you who do not have problems to share knoledge. thanks and keep it up…
    Luis

  13. Neil Gutiérrez on February 9th, 2007 6:28 am

    I am engennier civil, I love to working wood,
    Living in San Salvador, El Salvador, Centroamerica,
    We do not have a shop specializing in Carpentry.
    I Wanted to get Magazines for Internet to be able to happy.

  14. Darwin Feakes on February 21st, 2007 3:52 pm

    This was a great film. I intend to use it in my woods classes. I found it (Thanks Fine Woodworking) at just the right time as This is what I am discussing in class. Keep up the good work.

  15. Travis on February 23rd, 2007 8:33 am

    Great stuff! I hope you are able to continue. Information such as you deliver is essential and often forgotten with all the background noise of information flying around. As in all education, the basics are essential - plus you make the learning enjoyable.

  16. Terry on February 24th, 2007 5:54 am

    Great episode. I remember my first trip to a discount hardwood warehouse. I brought my 10 year old son, which of course made it impossible for me to ask for help, since as a dad and a self-proclaimed woodworker I am supposed to know everything. I couldn’t help but feel like the teenage kid at the counter was laughing at me when he rung me up after I wandered around for about and hour and half. Anyway, great stuff, and hope to see more!

  17. manju vaid on March 3rd, 2007 2:11 pm

    Thank you for such a quick response! Do you get credit if we purchase from the “new or used available” books (books that aren’t actually shipped by Amazon)?

  18. thewoodwhisperer on March 3rd, 2007 2:33 pm

    hi Manju. I should get credit for anything that goes through The Wood Whisperer front door. Either use my Amazon search feature or click on the link that says “Go to Amazon.com”.

    Thanks for supporting the show!

    Marc

  19. kevin c mcwhorter on April 2nd, 2007 3:25 pm

    The Wood Whisperer…excellent!

  20. Northern Wood on June 7th, 2007 4:36 pm

    This podcast was awesome! I laughed out loud because it reminded me so much of my first trip to the lumberyard. Hilarious and informative at the same time.

    Well done, Marc!

    Regards,

    Mike
    “Northern Wood”

  21. Mike on July 22nd, 2007 10:39 am

    5 out of 4? …. hmmmm….I would have thought it would have been more….

    great t-shirt and helpful ‘cast, I have been thru the same lumberyard experience…

Got something to say?





  • What's New???

  • Check this out!!

    Loading the LumberJocks Widget
  • Extra Reading

  • Google


  • SuTree Videos

    Find free how-to videos
Close
E-mail It