The Wood Species Desk: Choose Before You Cut
A species name is only the beginning. Moisture, grain and intended form decide whether a blank feels welcoming.
Start with the blank
Materials & Supplies
Species, moisture, grain, blanks, abrasives and finishes for informed choices. Every story here connects a practical question to a next decision at the bench.
03 stories
Useful from the first read
Drying Bowl Blanks Without Losing the Story
Moisture movement is part of the design problem. A patient drying plan gives a blank a better chance to become a stable object.
Choosing a Wood Finish by Use and Feel
Color is only one outcome. Cure, repair, touch and care belong in the decision too.