4 – A Lumbering Feeling
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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.
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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)
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’)
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
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)?
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
I’m going to hold off purchasing until I know (I want you to get the referal credit). :-)
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
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Hey, just found this site. Great video. I’ll definitely be back.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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)?
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
The Wood Whisperer…excellent!
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”
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…
I’ve working my way through all your videos, but I’m a novice, so here’s my lumber question.
What kind of lumber should someone who doesn’t have a jointer or a planer buy?
Am I correct in assuming I could get S2S boards (assuming it’s cheaper than S4S) and then give them a straight edge with a clamped guide and circular saw?
Thanks,
Beau
Hey Beau. Welcome to the site!
You are exactly right. I would say get the S2S and either use the router or a circular saw with a guide to create the first straight edge. You got it.