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.