Educational Resources

Work-life balance - with Matt Mimnagh

Episode Summary Will Sampson talks about balancing the pressures and rewards of work and life outside work. His guest is Matt Mimnagh, a woodworker from North Carolina who took the unorthodox step of making his business smaller to make it better for him.

By David Biggs, March 13, 2023 | 12:34 am CDT

Podcasts

It's not Magic - with Braid Cairns and Jim Allen

Episode Summary Will Sampson talks about how some p

By David Biggs, February 26, 2023 | 10:06 pm CST

Wood Explorer

Zebrawood: Distinctive stripes, often used for veneer

Distinctive stripes, often used for veneer.

By Gene Wengert, February 23, 2023 | 1:25 pm CST

Wood Dr

Will weights keep lumber flat?

Also questions about calculating wood product costs/profit and sandpaper loading.

By Gene Wengert, November 7, 2022 | 1:23 pm CST

Wood Explorer

African padauk: Prized for high-end cabinets, furniture, turnings and more

African padauk, the more commonly seen species of padauk lumber in North America, grows in central Africa, including Gabon, Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

By Gene Wengert, November 7, 2022 | 1:06 pm CST

Wood Dr

Figuring out yellow streaks in dark wood plus staple strength FAQ

The Wood Doctor answers these common questions.

By Gene Wengert, October 12, 2022 | 3:58 pm CDT

Podcasts

Trade shows still count

Episode Summary Will Sampson talks ab

By David Biggs, October 7, 2022 | 4:00 pm CDT

Podcasts

Lean vs. Automation - with Brad Cairns

Episode Summary Will Sampson talks ab

By David Biggs, September 30, 2022 | 5:24 pm CDT

Wood Explorer

American holly: One of the whitest woods known

American holly, the state tree of Delaware, is a fantastic tree, with brilliant red berries and dark green leaves that are popular decorations during the Christmas season, but it is mostly known in woodworking circles as one of the whitest woods known.

By Gene Wengert, September 8, 2022 | 9:22 am CDT

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