Wood Dr What causes “shelling” in pine? Gene Wengert answers questions about "shelling" in pine, poor edge quality, “oven dry,” and mixing species in a kiln. By Gene Wengert, June 1, 2023 | 1:55 pm CDT
Wood Dr Who gives a shake? Different terms for wood defects, popping nail heads and stripped screw holes. The Wood Doctor answers these and other frequently asked questions. By Gene Wengert, May 19, 2023 | 11:20 am CDT
Wood Dr Checking in veneered and laminated products What can you do to prevent or troubleshoot cracks in veneered and laminated products? Also a question about toxicity of walnut wood. By Gene Wengert, April 10, 2023 | 10:37 am CDT
Wood Dr Issues with drying, steaming wood The Wood Doctor also fields a question about yellow poplar that is very white. By Gene Wengert, February 23, 2023 | 1:16 pm CST
Wood Dr Questions on gluing and wood density Gluing panels, joining glass and metal to wood, all about wood density. By Gene Wengert, February 17, 2023 | 11:54 am CST
Wood Dr All about moisture meters The Wood Doctor answers questions about moisture meters with pins or pinless and inline moisture measuring. By Gene Wengert, January 5, 2023 | 3:46 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 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
Wood Dr Troubleshooting end checks in maple Gene Wengert, the Wood Doctor, answers questions about end checks in maple, sanding, and using PEG to stabilize wood. By Gene Wengert, September 8, 2022 | 9:13 am CDT
Wood Dr Dealing with open splits in panels and more woodworking FAQs The Wood Doctor also answers questions about white and red oak, and why doors warp. By Gene Wengert, August 12, 2022 | 10:27 am CDT
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