The Wood Doctor discusses the uses of white oak, wine's natural ally.

The best wood in colonial times and maybe today.

Magnolia lumber is used in furniture, doors and millwork, and pallets.

Q: We tried to glue some jatoba (Brazilian cherry) and it was a complete failure. The joints had almost no strength. We also had lots of trouble with machining, with lots of burn marks. Any suggestions?

Although different species, they are in the same genus and can be used interchangeably.

Western hemlock is used for pulpwood, lumber, and plywood.

Oregon myrtle, often just called myrtle wood, also known as California laurel (Umbellularia californica), is the most expensive wood in North America. The wood, especially the burls, has exquisite grain and color, especially if the logs were submerged for a while before processing.

A rare, smooth, extraordinary wood.

Outstanding furniture wood ignored by most sawmills.