The Wood Within · Tools from the videos
Why wood does what it does. The gear mentioned in each episode, in one place.
Why Solid Wood Tabletops Split Every Winter
Tabletop fasteners (Z-clips)hold the top down without locking itSee it on Amazon →
Pin moisture metercheck lumber before you buildSee it on Amazon →
Indoor hygrometerwatch winter humidity in the roomSee it on Amazon →
Why Your Wooden Cutting Board Warps (Check the End Grain)
End-grain cutting boardthe grain orientation that resists cuppingSee it on Amazon →
Food-grade mineral oil + board creamseal both faces evenlySee it on Amazon →
Cutting board rackdry it standing so both sides breatheSee it on Amazon →
Why Japanese Saws Pull and Western Saws Push
Japanese ryoba pull sawthin blade that cuts on the pullSee it on Amazon →
Western crosscut hand sawthe push saw in the videoSee it on Amazon →
Bench hookholds the board for pull cutsSee it on Amazon →
Cracked Firewood Isn't Always Dry
Pin moisture metertest the fresh split, not the cracked endsSee it on Amazon →
Splitting maulsplit a piece to see the insideSee it on Amazon →
Leather work glovesfor splitting and stacking the loadSee it on Amazon →
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