Woodworking Terms Worth Knowing
Wood has its own language. This simple guide breaks down foundational woodworking terms like grain, figure, burl, chatoyance, heartwood, sapwood, and stabilized wood so you can better understand what makes a piece of wood worth a second look.
Narra Wood: The Hardwood With a Split Personality
Narra is a Southeast Asian hardwood with a split personality: warm and steady in plain grain, dramatic and collectible when figured, and downright showy when it becomes Amboyna burl. Here is why it earns a place in my custom cane work.