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Dovetailing with Ease

Organization is one of those things that you’re naturally good at, or you aren’t. Organization is, oddly, one of the keys to success when it comes to dovetailing. Begin by laying out all of the drawer pieces, face down. Label the inside along the bottom edge, using helpful abbreviations...

Grain Pattern Correction

As a natural product, wood does not always behave as we’d like. At times, grain patterns on a choice piece of wood do not run in tidy vertical and horizontal directions. Get the cuts you want from the same piece of lumber without making another purchase! Just take the...

Avoiding Blade Tear Out

Tear out leaves wood looking mangled and can make your project seem like an amateur catastrophe. When cutting or drilling your stock, take a few precautions to ensure a clean finish. Tear out is when a blade or bit splinters and fractures wood instead of creating a clean line...

The Ten Commandments of Woodshop Safety

In honor of National Remodel Month, we have found a few rules that will help your shop run smoothly and effectively during heightened operations. Though humorous, these commandments are certainly helpful and worth heeding. 1) “Thou Shalt Keep Thy Shop Spotless And Pure” – Put tools back in their...

Katz Road Show, May 27

The Katz Road Show is almost here! Join us for an exhibition of craftsmanship on Friday, May 27, 2011. The Katz Road Show strives to preserve the integrity of the woodworking industry across America by providing hands-on clinics for professionals. The show formed as a response to changes in...

NARI Remodeled Homes Tour, April 30-May 1

Schutte Lumber provides lumber and supplies for remodeling projects. Whether you are a contractor, business, or a do-it-yourself adventurer, Schutte has the products that you need to get the job done. For inspiration and remodeling tips, visit the 14th Annual Kansas City NARI Remodeled Homes Tour featuring renovation projects...

Encore for Wooden Decks and Docks

Schutte Lumber now carries Encore Composite Coating for wood! This product is an excellent alternative to replacing deck boards. Resurfacing your wood deck saves you time and saves 64-86% when compared to replacement costs. Encore composite coating fills in cracks and smooths over splinters so that you do not...