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Lumber - Buying and Storing Lumber for Wood Projects |
Lumber DimensionsFor starters, you'll need to know that softwood lumber (like pine, spruce, and fir) is measured one way, and hardwood lumber is measured another. |
Storing LumberIt's amazing how many people stash their cutoff bin in some out-of-the-way location that's hard to get to. That sort of defeats the purpose of storing lumber. |
Plywood PricesPlywood prices have stayed relatively steady over the last few years - which makes this choice of wood a real bargain compared to others. |
Plywood GradesSoftwood plywood has one of the easier grading systems to understand when it comes time to buy - thanks to the simple A-D letter system. |
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Baltic Birch PlywoodBaltic birch plywood originates in Europe – primarily the north areas of Russia and Finland. Much of the quality that Baltic birch is known for can be attributed to the quality of trees. |
CDX PlywoodSome mistakenly think the "X" stands for "exterior" - which is not true, exactly. The letter stands for "exposure" - which means the plywood is tough enough to withstand a little moisture. |
Bamboo PlywoodBamboo plywood can be handled in much the same way as any type of plywood – using conventional woodworking tools (table saw, router) to cut the material to size. |
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