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Guide to Hardwoods: Types, Uses, Benefits
Guide to Hardwoods: Types, Uses, Benefits Unless you’re a botanical expert or work with wood, the terms hardwood and softwood can be confusing. For many, the understanding is that hardwood produces hard timber, but that’s not always the case. Whether you’re selecting materials for your project or want to be sure about the type of …
Tree Disease or Emerald Ash Borer?
Tree Disease or Emerald Ash Borer? Have you come across wavy lines on ash trees and wondered how they got there? What causes these lines under tree bark? This guide will cover important facts about the emerald ash borer, the insect that leaves squiggly lines on trees. We will also look at some signs to …
What Are the Most Profitable Trees to Grow and Sell?
What Are the Most Profitable Trees to Grow and Sell? The most profitable trees to grow and sell in Pennsylvania include oak trees, walnut trees, hard maple and other similar species. If you have healthy growth and would like to profit from your investments, it helps to be familiar with the most valuable types of …
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How to Sell Trees on Your Property
How to Sell Trees on Your Property You can sell trees on your property to achieve various objectives – create space for more light in your forest, harvest infected trees or earn income. Selling trees involves factors like costs, potential revenue, state laws and environmental impact. Following the right process to sell your trees will …
Places To Buy Live Edge Slabs
Where to Find Live Edge Slabs for Sale Sawmill slabs, also known as live edge wood slabs, make for great lumber for any woodworking project. They’re commonly used for tabletops, desks, countertops, shelves, barstools, and more. However, in some areas, it can be really difficult to find quality live edge wood slabs that are large …
How Is Hardwood Lumber Measured
How is Hardwood Lumber Measured? Hardwood lumber is measured by board feet and labeled using the quarter system. One board foot is equivalent to a board that is one foot long by one foot wide by one inch thick. If a board were 2 inches thick by 8 feet long by 1 foot wide, it …
How Does A Sawmill Work
How Does A Sawmill Work? A sawmill works by cutting logs into lumber using large bandsaw blades. The same process is repeated over and over, log by log, to produce high-volumes of rough cut lumber. If you’re interested in learning step by step how a sawmill works, feel free to watch the video below. The …