Woodworking experts, designers, and researchers are highlighting methods to dry, season, and repurpose wood sustainably, from air- and kiln-drying techniques to creative reuse of tree remnants and ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Question: How much does lumber shrink in drying? We process red oak and yellow poplar mainly. ...

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