Plan for Shrinking and Expansion in Your Wood Projects
Everyone loves the look of real wood in the home. Many homeowners are interested in using wood in a home renovation project but do not realize that wood changes throughout the year. Depending upon the moisture level in your home, your wood project will shrink or expand and may...
Improvement in Construction Gives Positive Outlook on Lumber Industry
There is finally some good news for Kansas City lumber buyers. All indicators are pointing toward continued growth for the lumber industry as construction activity continues to increase slowly, but steadily. This is great news for our industry, which has seen logging levels drop to those that were comparable...
Keep Dust Levels Low in Your Wood Shop
Working with wood inherently comes with the concern of exposure to wood dust particles and the general nuisance of the accumulation of the dust as you work. This dust can easily cause a number of health problems if you do not use the proper methods to contain it. Plus,...
Tips for Staining Your Deck After a Summer of Use
Your deck likely gets a ton of use during the summer months, and once fall arrives, it may need some maintenance and a new coat of stain. Follow these basic tips to prepare your deck for staining. Before You Start Before staining your deck, you need to take everything...
A Field Guide to Woodworking Joints
No two woodworkers will agree on the best joint to use in every situation. Still, knowing the basics of each type of joint will serve the average woodworking hobbyist well. Here is a quick rundown on the various types of joints used in woodworking: Butt Joint – The most...
Using Pocket Joints in Woodworking
The secret to great woodworking is not always working hard, it is also working smart. A case in point is joinery. You can spend a lot of time on making biscuits and using clamps and glue, but for other projects, the use of pocket joints and screws is just...
We Offer Quality Mill Services to Kansas City Area
Schutte Lumber Company has had its roots firmly planted as the leading Kansas City lumberyard to offer mill services since 1880. With over 160 years of experience, we are confident in the quality of our services. Rough Timbers Rough timbers provide access to a variety of interests in both domestic...
Best Ideas and Tips for Building a Storage Shed
Having easy access to the tools and materials needed to do yardwork or a minor repair can make all the difference in how fast and how well the task is performed. To this end, a convenient and easily accessible storage shed is a must for anyone who loves working...
Easy and Simple Ways to Remove Splinters After Working with Wood
The down side of woodworking are the frequent splinters that can easily be suffered from enjoying the craft. There are correct ways to remove these often painful slivers that will diminish pain and prevent infection. The next time you have this problem, follow these five steps: Assess the piece...
Essential Power Tools for Woodworking Projects
It’s a poor workman who blames his tools but it is a smart one who uses the right one for any particular job. A wide range of power tools have enormously simplified the woodworking process and made it far more enjoyable for everyone from the talented amateur to the...