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125 – Monocots

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Monocots as Lumber?

Today I look at Monocots as lumber. The Bamboo and Palms that you may have seen showing up in flooring or plywood or even turning blanks.  Can you work with these materials like you would with "regular" lumber?  How are they different in structure and how so? 

I also answer questions about branch wood, air dried wood, and the commercial vs local names of lumber.

Lumber Industry News

  • Mike shared the story of Mr T and the "Lake Forest Chainsaw Massacre"
  • Martin shared the virtues of Birch Water
  • Shawn shares why Glu-lams are listed as stronger than solid wood.
  • A new mass timber building is under construction in Houston

Listener Emails

  • Tomasso shares how twist can be predicted from the tree.
  • Daniel wonders if he can make things from branch wood.
  • John is experiencing splitting in his cutting boards using air dried wood.
  • Murray is concerned about the commercial names used in different regions and how to know what wood they are actually talking about.

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