What happens when you "Like" Schutte Lumber on Facebook…
Although Schutte Lumber is one of the oldest businesses in all of Kansas City, we stay up to date with the newest technologies in the lumberyard, woodshop, mill and even in cyberspace! In addition to finding helpful and interesting info and ideas on woodworking, building, architecture and design right...
Terms Every Woodworker Should Know
Learn the lingo with these woodworking terms that every craftsman should know. Allen Head – A type of screw head commonly used on machinery with a hexagon-shaped key. Chamfer – To create an edge on a board by cutting the top corner at a 45° angle. Janka Test – Usually used...
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...
Understanding the Science and Anatomy of Wood
Can you call yourself a wood scientist? Success in woodworking depends heavily on understanding the nature of wood, a once living material. Trees are living, breathing plants, meaning the wood that comes from them is made up of cells known as rays and vessels. These permeable components are what...
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...
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,...
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...