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The Many Uses of Cedar

Cedar is one of the most versatile and beautiful woods in use today. It has long been one of the most popular deck woods in use, but you can do so much more with cedar. It can go from the siding of your house, to the decking and even...

Protect & Maintain your wood deck with Penofin Products

You built that gorgeous wood deck; now how do you protect it and maintain it so it stays beautiful for years to come?  The secret is the wood preparation and staining process.  Screw down any loose boards or replace broken boards. Inspect your railings to make sure that nothing has...

Want to Join our Team?

Do you enjoy the smell of freshly cut lumber?  Do you like working in a fast paced team environment?  Schutte Lumber Company is hiring!  At Schutte Lumber Company, our employees are more than a team, they are a family. Over the years we have survived floods and fires and...

Don’t Toss the Leftovers From Your Last Woodshop Project

When working with wood in Kansas City, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll have some leftovers after you finish a project. Many people will simply toss these leftovers. However, this is a huge waste, especially when considering the fact that you can use your wood leftovers for other purposes. The following...

Rabbet Joints: An Important Joint to Learn

There are a number of woodworking skills that you’re going to need to know how to do, and learning how to make rabbet joints is one of those. The following are a few things to know about creating rabbet joints: A rabbet is basically just a groove or a dado...

Fascinating Way to Build Your Own Sawhorse

One of the great things about woodworking as a hobby is that there isn’t usually just one way to build something. You can find all kinds of different methods for building one project. For example, the following is a unique way to build a sawhorse. This particular sawhorse is...

Keep Your Lumber Safe in the Winter

Making sure that you care for your lumber is very important, especially in the winter months. Extreme dry air is often followed by humid conditions that will ruin your wood if you don’t properly store it. The following are a few tips for storing your lumber in the winter:...

Don’t Toss Your Sawdust!

When working with wood in Kansas City, one common mistake that you should avoid making is to gather up all of your sawdust once you’re done working and throw it away. Don’t throw away your sawdust – it can actually come in handy later! Sawdust can be used as...

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