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Month: October 2012

Basic Woodworking Tools You Need to Have

Whether setting up a professional woodworking shop or just a small space in your garage or basement for those weekend projects it’s important to have the correct equipment. Listed below are some of the most common tools to include. Start out with the basics and get comfortable using them...

Don’t Buy It, Build It: How to Build Your Own Bookshelf

Your woodworking shop is all set up and you are anxious to try out your skills. You want to start with something that will be fairly simple but practical. Why not consider a bookcase? A bookcase can do double duty, both holding books and knick knacks along with serving...

Schutte Lumber Named One of Kansas City's Best

It’s finally time to finish that woodworking project that has been languishing in your workshop for a couple of months now. Or maybe your wife wants some chair railing installed in the dining room. Where do you go for the best lumber and material selection, price and service? The...

Choosing the Correct Woods for Your Fireplace

While Schutte Lumber doesn’t offer the type of wood suitable for wood stoves or fireplaces we are concerned that with cold weather approaching you and your family stay safe. Using improper wood can be both dangerous and inefficient. It’s important to select the proper species as well as avoid...

Tips for Buying Lumber

Maybe it’s a simple deck project or something more intricate like a piece of custom furniture. No matter what the project you always want the best pieces of wood. Listed below are several things to look for when selecting lumber. Defects in wood aren’t always bad. Just make sure...

Fun Thanksgiving Decorations

  Looking for a fun and quick holiday project to dress up your mantel, dining table or front porch? Listed below are several wooden Thanksgiving decorations that you can easily do in a couple of evenings or over a weekend. Make your own wooden name tags. Use small unfinished...

Build Your Own Fireplace Mantel

Since your fireplace is used only a couple months during the year, it’s easy for it to blend into the woodwork especially if there isn’t a mantel surrounding it. Building your own mantel is a simple project that can be done in a weekend. This post discusses constructing one...

Tips for Choosing the Best Wood for Your Project

Maybe it’s a simple deck project or something more intricate like a piece of custom furniture. No matter what the project, always begin with the best pieces of wood. Here’s what to consider:  Defects in wood aren’t always bad. Just make sure they are from nature and not caused...