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Stable close-ups would be much more informative. That said, I appreciate what your cameraman was able to achieve from horseback. :)

Absolutely love this wood now that I have seen it stained!

I want some

As a homeowner in central Illinois, I really liked the white oak habit of dropping its fall leaves in a week or two. Yard cleanup was not a problem. Currently, as a homeowner in central Wisconsin our red oak drops previous season leaves every month of the year. Yard looks crappy all year.

I think you down played the negatives of white oak. While i agree it is heavier and denser, it is also more brittle. I can shoot staples into r| oak without issue. When using white oak, i need to be more cognizant of the grain and distance from the staple to the edge of the wood. Red Oak is more forgiving of a bad placed nail or staple. I generally prefer red oak over white oak for our custom product shop. White oak also tends to eat more bits on our cnc routers than red oak or poplar.

Very thorough video showing lots of details and workmanship! The only thing I can add is to use a Tack Cloth to remove all dust after sanding (didn't see that in video). And I've used Howards stuff -- great product but never tried it on new work. Good ideaa!

Great video. Thank you

Fact: if you mouth the word olivewood and someone reads your lips theyll think you said i love wood. And if you're reading this comment you probably DO love wood. Or at least woodworking.

Thank you Mark, great video I learned so much. Sure do appreciate Woodworkers Source!

I make my shellac from flakes, I build layers with about 7 coats of shellac, they dry in only a few minutes with a 2 pound cut. Then 3 coats of spray lacquer. That's what I was taught in HS over 30 years ago. It seems to work pretty well.I just recently started woodworking again since becoming disabled a few years ago. I've only did some minor home repair/construction type stuff since HS. I like 100% tung oil for cutting boards with purple heart in them since it's food safe.

Next to the drill press, the bandsaw is perhaps the most useful shop tool ever invented. Thanks for the video 👍

You are afraid of that blade. It only goes down so it can only pull downward. Unlike a tablesaw or chopsaw it can't throw things at you or pull your hand in. Unsupported cuts can slap the table startlingly fast which can hurt but are obvious and preventable.

Great personality it makes me want to grab some wood & start a project.

Khaya senegalensis grows fast, easily, and is drought resistant. Honduras mahogany is the real one, right? Mine grows fast too, but many had shoot borer pests. When i worked in a wood factory mahogany was one of the few hardwoods, i wonder if it was Khaya or S. macrophylla. I also wonder why i got the impression that teak is so expensive. Teak grows 5 meters tall within 6 months. Merbau very slowly.

Nice tour. BTW- I love the memories that are made when friends come together to work and the host provides pizza and beer!

White Oak seem pretty expensive. I am looking for the White oak to build an outdoor table too.

Is red wood good for outdoor patio table?

That’s definitely not true. Walnuts and black walnuts are totally different. 🤣 not even gonna watch the rest of this video 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Thank you so much. Could we possibly see the updated version of the cherry a few months later? I want to build a chair out of cherry and finish it in shellac, but I want to see if I need to put a little bit of a red aniline dye in my shellac to get that really red wine, red color I’m looking for.

Neither red oak or white oak are a species. Every single species of oak is categorized as either red or white, the majority of them being red.

Retitle the video: “if you’re wealthy and cost of material isn’t a concern…”

Great video, are you familiar with Sutherland Welles Polymerized Tung Oil products? They work GREAT for guitar projects!!

Why don't you guys carry 5x5 or 4x8 sheets?

Why don't you guys carry 5x5 or 4x8 sheets?

So you’re applying eight coats of tung oil for a durable finish? Is there a shortcut for durability? Also I will finish an exterior door. Is there a poly with sun protection?

0n the topic of the USS Constitution…the Navy maintains a 50,000 acre forest that is almost entirely.white oak for the specific purpose of suppling white oak for any repairs needed on the USS Constitution!

That smoky smell with mesquite is your sawblade.

That was very helpful. Thanks for the demo. I have done a fair amount of woodworking, and haven’t heard of a few of these. Like the Wenge bleach trick.

Wish I could get hold of some PH, Dave 🇦🇺

Awesome video, do you have plans for that little table or a build video it is sharp too!

Heartwood of red oak has a red hue when fresh .

In my opinion hickory is a really underutilized wood for projects like this

Dude this is awesome I only just noticed it was posted 10 years ago!

I made a couple of bath mats with Iroko from Woodworkers Source. A dream to work with using hand tools.

Nice!

Sapele was my favorite.

Thanks for all the great tips Mark! I've only worked with 3 of these woods so I guess I'll have to make a trip to the store and try some of the rest. They are all so beautiful!

The bark on white oak is significantly different from red oak, where it's about 3 times thicker and you can even peel it off in strips. When you take off the bark it exposes the extremely white outer layer of the wood. Touch it with bare hands and it'll turn your skin purple.

You talked about the cosmetics but not the real structural difference. The pores in red oak are open but in white oak they are filled with resin making it denser, heavier and much more impervious to water.

I can't wait until I get moved and get my shop built. I'll be making all the furniture for the new house. Lots of good ideas from these wood species.

Mesquite does wonder in the smoker as well, chip up any leftovers, soak in water and fire up the smoker.

Ha Mark I have been wood working for years and I have used both red and white oak. I never knew the nuances between the two. I just bought the cheapest that looked good. Thanks for the info.

That wenge tip was great.! I have to try this on my next set of pens.

I have a black walnut outdoor swing. What product do you recommend for protection and longevity?

Quarter sawed lumber is also more stable than the other types.

My question is… how would you finish iroko for an outdoor table or bench?

Best to use a powered dye instead of liquid.

Hi. I have a lot of large boards of mesquite I’ve collected over the years (from Tucson area). I want to build some sort of cabinet or dresser. Maybe with ebony and Birds Eye maple? Any suggestions on what design? I originally wanted to make an Adirondack chair but the amount of wood required came to $800 worth of my mesquite. So I’m thinking of something else, but can’t decide on a design. Thanks, Paul

Hi. I have a lot of large boards of mesquite I’ve collected over the years (from Tucson area). I want to build some sort of cabinet or dresser. Maybe with ebony and Birds Eye maple? Any suggestions on what design? I originally wanted to make an Adirondack chair but the amount of wood required came to $800 worth of my mesquite. So I’m thinking of something else, but can’t decide on a design. Thanks, Paul