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Brackets are more than a support for your structures. Brackets accentuate the details throughout the rest of the home and are a reflection of the style and tone that you would like to set. Peruse the available bracket types at Schutte Lumber Company to see which works best for...

Organization is one of those things that you’re naturally good at, or you aren’t. Organization is, oddly, one of the keys to success when it comes to dovetailing. Begin by laying out all of the drawer pieces, face down. Label the inside along the bottom edge, using helpful abbreviations...

As a natural product, wood does not always behave as we’d like. At times, grain patterns on a choice piece of wood do not run in tidy vertical and horizontal directions. Get the cuts you want from the same piece of lumber without making another purchase! Just take the...

Tear out leaves wood looking mangled and can make your project seem like an amateur catastrophe. When cutting or drilling your stock, take a few precautions to ensure a clean finish. Tear out is when a blade or bit splinters and fractures wood instead of creating a clean line...

In honor of National Remodel Month, we have found a few rules that will help your shop run smoothly and effectively during heightened operations. Though humorous, these commandments are certainly helpful and worth heeding. 1) “Thou Shalt Keep Thy Shop Spotless And Pure” – Put tools back in their...

Schutte Lumber sells the materials that you need for top-notch woodworking. Adding the perfect finish to your woodworking project can be accomplished in a few, thoughtful steps. A flawless finish begins with proper sanding. For rough wood, begin with a 60-80 grit to even out any irregularities. If your...

Kansas City and the surrounding areas have been hit by recent storms that left devastation in their wake. Fallen trees, debris and strong winds may have damaged your property. Get the supplies that you need to rebuild your home and rebuild you life. If you are a homeowner, repair...

Decks, handrails, conservatories and lanais all have one thing in common: wood that needs protection from the elements. Builders everywhere want to know what is the best stain to finish off their projects. Penofin champions their stains over all the others—but you be the judge. Penofin boasts of 5,245,440...

Schutte Lumber continues to promote the re-purposing of wood. In our last blog, we discussed a few short term projects that you could do with wood scraps. Here are a few project suggestions for the avid carpenters: Cat Tree: These play spaces can be as creative and unusual as...