Best Woods for Building Cabinets Pt. 1
If you are creating custom cabinetry for a home or office, Schutte Lumber offers a variety of woods from which to choose. Determining the best wood for building cabinets depends on your budget and whether you want to paint or stain the product. Maple, birch, and oak are all...
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...