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The Wood Dr

 

Have a question?

 
ASK GENE!

Ask the Wood Dr.

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All about moisture meters

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Will weights keep lumber flat?

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Figuring out yellow streaks in dark wood plus staple strength FAQ

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Troubleshooting end checks in maple

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Dealing with open splits in panels and more woodworking FAQs

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Seven tips for kiln drying oak plus more FAQs

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Wood Explorer

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Brazilian rosewood: Highly prized but highly restricted

African Padauk

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

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American holly: One of the whitest woods known

Andiroba: Alternative to mahogany found from Cuba to Peru

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Northern white-cedar and Atlantic white-cedar: Decay & insect resistant

Wood Explorer

Balsam fir (aka true fir): Pale white, for building construction

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Meet the Wood Dr.

 

Gene Wengert, “The Wood Doctor” has been training people in the efficient use of wood for 35 years. He is extension specialist emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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