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...
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...
Chosing the Router That’s Right for You
Routers are a woodworker’s best friend. Knowing how to chose the right router can be as difficult as finding a new friend; there are numerous variables depending on your project and an array of confusing accessories. Your friends at Schutte Lumber have drudged up a bit of assistance. The...
Caring for Oak Wood Products
Caring for your oak wood products is simple with a few simple tips in mind. Daily Dusting Use a silicone based product for dusting and adding cosmetic shine to many types of oak cabinets and furniture. Most silicon products do the double duty of repelling detergents and dust. It...
Stunning Walnut Hardwoods
Hardwood floors are valued for their aesthetic value as well as their tendency to add resale value to homes. Schutte Lumber carries a selection of durable, versatile Walnut hardwoods. Hearty History Walnut trees are rather competitive plants! They are one of the few plants whose roots expel a toxic...
DIY Steam Forming for Wood
Schutte’s Mill Services includes Heat Forming to create beautiful arches, ellipses and circles out of a single piece of wood. These are great for entry ways and exterior detailing. DIY enthusiasts can also try these steam wood bending techniques at home. Steam Bending is a tried and true technique...