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The (Un)Usual Suspects: Really Unusual Walnut Slabs
I am always on the hunt to buy wide hardwood slabs from our network of small sawmills, but it gets harder and harder to find them, as demand is high. Walnut is always scarce, because there just aren't that many Walnut trees here in New England. Tree companies come...
Tips for Woodworking Beginners
If you enjoy building things with your hands, you might consider picking up the craft of woodworking. Creative and practical, woodworking can be a fulfilling hobby or trade. These tips can help you get started if you're new to woodworking. Invest in the Right Tools...
Woodworking and the Lost Art of Mentoring
Many people have asked me over the years how I first got started in woodworking. From a very young age, I was always fascinated by anything to do with construction. I used to go to building sites near my home and pick up scraps of lumber, from which I would make...
Installing Crown Moulding Around Your Home
Crown moulding can provide a seamless transition between your walls and ceiling. Whether you have floor-to-ceiling cabinets or just want to spice up your room space, adding crown mouldings can add a classy flair to your decor. With the following tips, you can install...
How To Choose Built-In Furniture
Making the spaces in your home work well for you can be a challenge sometimes. You may have an odd corner or a room that is an awkward size, making it difficult to find ready-made furniture to fit. Alternatively, you may have specific guidelines that nothing seems to...
More Than Just Little Pieces of Wood, Because It’s More Than “Just a Hobby”
Most woodworking hobbyists don't need long lengths of hardwood, especially if they are crafting a small project. Unfortunately, most hardwood companies are geared toward being strictly wholesale, with few exceptions. They don't look kindly upon the person who asks if...
3 Questions to Ask An Expert Carpenter
You've decided to hire an expert for your next big woodworking project. This is an excellent choice; there is so much to the craft which will be second nature to a master carpenter that would be daunting for a DIYer. Here are three questions to ask any carpenter...
The Mindset of Woodworking
As a boy, I was introduced to woodworking by my uncle, who was an electrician, but knew his way around carpentry, as well. Better yet, I had two great uncles, from the "old country," who had been expert carpenters, and one a stair builder. One of them was the father...
3 Reasons To Install a Custom Built-In
Your home needs somewhere to store all the books, entertainment equipment or materials, craft supplies, or whatever your heart desires. Sure, you could purchase a furniture piece from a big box store, but you run the risk of it being not quite right; it could not have...
SLABS!!!
A "slab" is generally described as one piece of wood, the width of the tree from which it was sawn, with or without "live edges" (the natural shape...
Shorts, Cookies, Discs, and Hardwood Oddities
As written here in a previous blog, about eight years ago I took on two partners and decided to make a radical change at Barney & Carey. The...
Unveiling the Holiday Spirit: Welcome Holly Wood!
Hey there! Guess what’s happening at the lumberyard? We've got something new in the mix, and we have no doubt it will sprinkle a bit of holiday...
The Awesome CNC Machine
Many of our clients are quite familiar with CNC Machines, and many are not- including myself, to a large extent. "CNC" stands for Computer Numerical...
You’ve Never Seen a Shipment of Hardwoods Like This Before
I have mentioned many times how difficult it can be to source high quality hardwoods. We have been diligent at keeping a good inventory of them—both...
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