Sawmill Notes

A solid wood bench under a row of wooden coat pegs in a farmhouse mudroom with boots and a basket
A Solid Wood Bench for the Entry, Mudroom or Foot of the Bed
How to choose and place a solid wood bench in the entry, mudroom or bedroom — height, length, storage and coat rack pairings. Read more...
A long solid wood farmhouse dining table with a bench and chairs in a sunny dining room
Choosing a Solid Wood Dining Table: Size, Shape and Seating
How big a dining table you need, rectangle vs round, leg styles, bench seating and clearance — a practical guide to solid wood dining tables. Read more...
Stacks of hardwood lumber separated by thin sticks drying under an open shed at a rural sawmill
Why Properly Dried Lumber Makes Furniture Last
Air-drying, kiln-drying and moisture content explained — and why properly dried hardwood keeps tabletops flat and drawers running smoothly. Read more...
Four hardwood boards side by side — oak, walnut, acacia and suar — showing different grain and color on a workbench
Oak, Walnut, Acacia or Suar? Hardwood Species Compared for Furniture
How oak, walnut, acacia and suar compare for furniture — hardness, color, grain, aging and which pieces each wood suits best. Read more...