Fully Equipped with the Raimann ProfiRip Rip Saw
Behold the Raimann ProfiRip KR 310 Series Rip Saw, a valuable player on our mill team here at Schutte Lumber. This optimum cutting machine exemplifies our dedication to proficiency and accuracy in all of our mill services. With its advanced technology, high output efficiency, wide range of capabilities, superior...
The All-Time Best Books on Woodworking
If you live and breathe wood like we do, then a good book on woodworking is more than educational for you, it’s actually enjoyable, too. We used our own experiences and some research to find out what are the all-time best woodworking books currently on the shelves. Here is...
Sometimes Nothing Beats DIY
There’s something special about using your own two hands to build and construct something all on your own. As a family owned and operated business, we are always excited to meet locals who are as passionate about creating and building as we are. Just the other day, we stumbled...
KCWG's Fall 2011 Nightly Woodworking Classes
Get hands on instruction and practice with projects any night of the week this fall. The Kansas City Woodworkers’ Guild began their fall 2011 woodworking classes on Thursday, September 15. For the next 13 weeks until December 15 (except Thanksgiving Day), KCWG will be holding 3 hour classes nightly from...
Earthy Designs with Wood Flooring and Paneling
Let’s take a break from the workshop and look at some inspiring designs highlighting the natural beauty of wood. We checked Kansas City Home and Gardens to see what interior designs using lots of wooden elements have graced the pages of the magazine. One KCH&G article really stood out...
Creating a Clean Curved Edge Joint
Creating curved edge joints is easier than it looks, just ask Steve Shanesy from Popular Woodworking magazine. Imagine a table, tray, or even a chair that features a beautiful contrast between two different types of wood with a free-flowing curve. This simple design method can turn a woodworking project...
Building an Aromatic and Soothing Sauna
A home sauna may be just what the doctor ordered. You won’t need to shovel out anymore money on spa visits with a personal indoor or freestanding outdoor sauna. In designing a sauna, the type of wood is obviously the most important decision you will make. Any wood can...
Don't Over Do It: Tips on Preventing Over-Drilling
No matter how carefully you can drill, it’s best to use some backup methods to prevent over-drilling and wasting a perfectly good piece of lumber. Wood Magazine has three drilling tips that can help you achieve the exact depths you need for your project. 1. Use masking tape, but do...
Wooden Pergolas Offer Architecture and Shade
Builders and contractors looking to add architectural intrigue as well as functionality to an outdoor space should consider a wooden pergola. While providing shade and vertical visual interest, a pergola can create unity between an outdoor area and exterior of the home or building. Cover a dining area, a...
The Signs of a Good Woodworking Plan
To successfully complete a woodworking project with flawless results, you need a well constructed plan. Whether you are a professional or a DIY enthusiast, a woodworking project can go terribly wrong and lead to frustration and wasted materials with an inaccurate or hard to follow plan. Here are the...