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    New York’s Finest Furniture Makers
    Stand clear of the closing drawers! For the New York furniture aficionado, inspiration is just a subway stop away. The five boroughs are teeming with talented woodworkers, each pursuing their humble craft in the big bad city. And if they can make it here, they can make it anywhere right?Despite the prevailing stereotype, woodworkers aren’t all bearded hobbits hiding out in the woods — there’s the occasional clean-cut urban exception.
    Johnny Williams
    Jan 25, 2010
    Which Wood Should I Use? Hardwoods vs. Softwoods
    Each species of wood exhibits a unique personality — some are easy going and fun to work with, others hardheaded and quick to snap. Woodworkers must psychoanalyze this manic material, turning character flaws into well-balanced furniture. To help you interpret wood’s many moods, I’ve compiled a little list of the most common species and their notable traits.Lumber is split into two major groups: hardwoods and softwoods.
    Johnny Williams
    Aug 31, 2009