Slicing Beautiful Veneers from Wooden Burls
Burls are tree outgrowths that form as a result of dormant buds that create knots in a tree trunk or branch. The unorganized grains make for a uniquely and unusually alluring pattern but do not offer the durability of typical lumber. Even so, burls are sought after by woodworkers,...
Schutte Thermoforms PVC to Save You Time & Money
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our highly skilled professional mill craftsman here at Schutte Lumber can achieve impeccable custom dimension arches using thermoforming techniques and our high quality Versatex PVC trimboards. There are multiple advantages of choosing thermoformed PVC for custom trimboards. To construct the same shape with natural wood requires much more...
Wood Reduces Carbon Footprint of the Building Industry
Unlike steel and concrete which release gases but cannot absorb any, wood has a two-way flow of carbon dioxide. Constructing with steel and concrete adds to our greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention the production of steel and concrete materials uses enormous amounts of energy. If architects and construction...
Integrating Wooden Architectural Elements in the Home
Schutte Lumber‘s selection of Timbers, Cedar, Engineered Wood, Domestic and Specialty Hardwoods can inspire unique architectural features in the home that will feature the unparalleled natural beauty of wood. Take a look at these unique ways of integrating wood to add visual interest and increase the value of a home. The...
Pen Turning With Exotic Hardwoods From Schutte Lumber
With over 160 years of experience in the lumber industry, Schutte Lumber knows where to find the finest from the forest and has become well known for an extensive and diverse inventory of common and rather rare lumber. Our selection of exotic hardwoods can help you get results that...
The Best Rot-Resistant Woods for Outdoor Projects
Whether you are building a sandbox for a child, a compost bin for a garden, a bench for a patio, or an entire deck, the wood needs to be carefully selected. An outdoor project requires strong, durable wood that resists rotting as much as possible. Here is a quick guide...
High-End Power Tools From Festool
Reintroduced for the first time in months to the Schutte Lumber showroom are the high-end Festool power tools. Schutte Lumber was proud to have recently displayed the power tool line at the Katz Roadshow on May 27th. Since 1929, Festool has been leading the way in power tool innovation...
New at Schutte: The Fein Multimaster System
Looking for quality control, durability and efficiency in an oscillating tool for contractors? Look no further. Schutte Lumber now offers the German-made Fein Multimaster that can take on any updating, restoring, remodeling or refinishing project with ease. Recently featured at the durable decorative trim exhibition at the May 27th...
Katz Road Show, May 27
The Katz Road Show is almost here! Join us for an exhibition of craftsmanship on Friday, May 27, 2011. The Katz Road Show strives to preserve the integrity of the woodworking industry across America by providing hands-on clinics for professionals. The show formed as a response to changes in...
Encore for Wooden Decks and Docks
Schutte Lumber now carries Encore Composite Coating for wood! This product is an excellent alternative to replacing deck boards. Resurfacing your wood deck saves you time and saves 64-86% when compared to replacement costs. Encore composite coating fills in cracks and smooths over splinters so that you do not...