Wood is Good #1, Basics on Wood as a building material.

I interact with a lot of new woodworkers each month and I commonly hear "I am new at this and have not had any formal training". As a result, I often see folks making "wood" mistakes, understanding the material is fundamental to your success in building furniture. I begin this indefinite series on better understanding wood with some demonstrations on when it is strong and when it is weak. Hope you enjoy this and I hope it helps you get the most from your woodworking.

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