Be Safe When You Use That Router Table
Router bits are relatively small and don’t seem like they could do a lot of damage; however, using a router improperly could result in an injury. Follow these basic tips to keep safe when using your router table. Always wear safety glasses when operating a table router, even if...
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...
Save That Project! Solutions to Common Woodworking Mistakes
Woodworking can be an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. Watching as a piece comes to fruition underneath your hands is truly rewarding. Unfortunately, there are times when a single misstep can ruin an otherwise exceptional project. Here are three common woodworking mistakes and a few ways to make them right:...
Keeping Your Wood Deck Protected from Water Damage
A wooden deck that is well-built and well-maintained can easily give your family years of enjoyment. In order to keep your deck in tip top shape, it’s important to inspect the boards, railings and stairs on an annual basis. Water is the number one enemy of wooden decks. During your inspection,...
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...
Start Your Deck Remodel Right with Proper Planning
Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or plan to hire a professional builder or architect, the success of planning a deck remodel can be improved by good planning. Before you break ground on your new deck, make certain you have considered the following: Educate yourself about what is involved with a...
Throw a Curve at Your Deck Design
Looking for something unique to upgrade the outside look of your home. Consider a deck with curves! Using quality Kansas City lumber and materials from Schutte Lumber Company, it is easy to build an appealing deck without the harsh lines or tired old plans of traditional decks. Building a deck...
Elements of Fine Woodworking
For an aspiring woodworker, it can be difficult to overcome the beginning hurdles of the craft to ascend to the level of master. However, by utilizing a few clever woodworking ideas, any craftsman can improve the quality of their finished product. Of course, observing the classic cliche “measure twice,...
What to Know When Building a Deck
Adding a deck is a great way to add extra space to your home for dining, entertaining or just plain relaxing. While the process of building a deck may seem straightforward, there are several important things that a homeowner must consider. First, most municipalities have various requirements that must...
Birch Makes Excellent Wood for Cabinets
For centuries, master woodworkers have chosen to build cabinets from hardwoods such as maple, oak and mahogany. The nature of hardwoods makes them ideal choice for this application but their cost is often prohibitive for some homeowners. Fortunately, yellow birch offers a solution that combines the same great characteristics...