Learn About Exotic Woods
Santos Rosewood vs East Indian Rosewood: Which Tonewood Is Right for Your Guitar Build?
When shopping around for guitar back and sides, you will undoubtedly come across Santos Rosewood and East Indian Rosewood, a dilemma that has been faced by many luthiers as well...
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Build Your First Guitar with Exotic Tonewoods - A National Woodworking Month Guide
If you have been woodworking long enough to feel confident at the bench, you already know the pull of the next big project. Building your first guitar from exotic tonewoods...
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Face-Grain vs Edge-Grain vs End-Grain Cutting Boards: Which Should You Make This Month?
The construction type is the biggest decision to make when creating a cutting board as part of National Woodworking Month. There are three ways to build them: face-grain, edge-grain and...
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From Blank to Mill: How to Turn a Pepper Mill Blank Step by Step
If you have been considering making your own pepper mill for some time now, this is the ultimate guide for you, which covers all you need to know from selecting...
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Kick Off National Woodworking Month: 5 Beginner Projects Using Exotic Wood
April is National Woodworking Month, a tradition celebrated every year to honor the craft of working with wood. It is the right time to be in the shop and create...
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Stabilize Your Turning Wood Blanks at Home: A Practical DIY Guide
For a woodturner, bringing stability to wood is one of the great additions that can be made to the craft. When you use pen, bowl, knife, or pepper mill blanks,...
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Best Tonewoods for Electric vs Acoustic Guitars (Detailed Comparison)
The selection of Tonewood is essential for guitar construction and purchasing decisions. The resonance, sustain, weight, and actually the tonal character are directly influenced by the type of wood. We...
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Unique Grain Patterns in Exotic Wood Explained
The distinctive grain patterns of exotic wood are among its appealing characteristics. Exotic woods, in comparison with common domestic species, provide striking visual textures, colors, and organic patterns that transform...
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Turning Wood: The Science of Moisture in Wood for Turning & How to Prevent Cracks
Moisture is one of the most important and misunderstood aspects in the world of Turning Wood. It is either that water content in the interior of the wood makes it...
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Machine Head Guide: Choosing the Right Machine Head for Your Guitar
A machine head is one of the most important components of a guitar’s tuning system. These small yet essential parts control string tension and allow musicians to tune their instruments...
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