Lightshifter, created by Austrian designers F/LIST, is a material concept that allows wood veneer to become a light source at the touch of a button. When activated, the wooden surface is transformed into a stage for light displays that lend depth and dimension to a flat surface. When the light is no longer required, the veneer returns to its original state - without leaving any visible traces.

This collaboration celebrates a shared passion between WVH and Drew & Jonathan Home for creating inviting spaces that reflect both style and substance. The exclusive collection features high-quality wood wall panels, expertly designed for easy installation, durability, and timeless appeal.

Virgin wood fiber from nearby sawmills, which would otherwise go to landfills, is staged at the “log yard” of Egger’s plant in Lexington, N.C.

The peel-and-stick adhesive allows a grace period of up to an hour, after which it creates a permanent bond, especially over time. This makes the self-stick veneer ideal for the novice or beginner woodworker. Professional woodworkers also appreciate the ability to reapply the same veneer sheet, once it’s been cut to size, knowing that after a few hours, the seal will be set.

Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a member of the legume family; it can “fix nitrogen” in the soil. While native to the Appalachian Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Alabama, in the last century, it has spread to almost every state. With a widespread, shallow root system, it is ideal for thin soils where it will prevent soil erosion, and it is often used for strip-mine reclamation projects barren due to mining debris and acid soils.

Tips about epoxy, marking defects, and carpenter bees.

Ahead of this year’s Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Woodworking Network hosted a conversation with Fred Mitchell, value stream manager, materials, at Columbia Forest Products, and Greg Simon, face value sales manager at Veneer Technologies, who will co-lead the event’s Veneer Grading Workshop.

While Oakwood Veneer has offered 4’ x 12’ sheets in standard species such as oak veneer, cherry veneer, and maple veneer, the company now stocks these sheets in rosewood wood veneer, teak wood veneer, sapele wood veneer, anigre wood veneer, alder wood veneer, and other more exotic species, for a total of 40 species available for same-day shipping, when in stock.

Most uses for Douglas-fir today capitalize on the wood’s high strength, yet the beauty of this wood makes it favored for millwork, furniture, cabinets and flooring.

Past Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge winner shows off recent work.