Start Building with Only 3 Boards!

I've always found shopping for lumber to be a little intimidating. I suppose that’s because home centers cater more to the professional contractor, not a project builder like me.

That doesn't stop me from building wood projects, though. It just takes a little more care to find what I need. In this section from my How to Build Anything ebook, I’ll uncover which boards are best suited for building small wood projects, how to sort the good from the bad, and the best way to get boards off the shelf, up to the checkout aisle, and home safely.

What You Get

This downloadable ebook contains 12 pages of how-to information for buying lumber, including:

2x4s and 2x6s - using construction lumber for projects.
1x boards - common grade or select?
Plywood - construction sheathing vs project plywood.
Cup, bow, and crook - how to avoid bad boards.
Getting lumber home - without getting hurt!

UPDATE: Working with Plywood

Construction plywood vs project plywood.
Indoors or outdoors - choosing the right panel.
Plywood grading - what do all the letters mean?
Getting plywood home from the store.
How to cut plywood
Choosing a plywood blade.
Setting blade depth for smooth cuts.