Monthly Archives: October 2011
Save The Rainforest
Forests around the world are under increasing pressure to satisfy the needs of people. Forests are home to many plant and animal species, including humans. They perform the important function of converting carbon dioxide to oxygen. Trees are also the source of the most abundant, environmentally – friendly and a useful material known to man […]
read moreWood Dust Safety
by Eric Meier Source: http://www.wood-database.com I remember several years ago, while working on a project, I needed to cut a 4×4 using a 8″ miter saw. (This required me to cut the 4×4 halfway through and then flip it over and finish the cut.) Unfortunately, because of the small diameter and poor dust collection capabilities […]
read moreHow to Tell Genuine Lignum Vitae from Argentine Lignum Vitae
by Eric Meier Original source: http://www.wood-database.com In the world of wood, Lignum Vitae is the stuff of legends. Among commercially available hardwoods, it is widely regarded as the heaviest and hardest wood in the world. It’s unique olive green color, delicate feathered grain pattern, and other-worldly rot resistance only serves to add to its aura. Unfortunately, Genuine […]
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