How to Buy Wood for Project

Beginner’s Guide

I still remember when I had just decided to start making woodworking projects.

Where to buy lumber

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– A big box home improvement store like Home Depot – A local lumber yard

What is softwood

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Softwoods are the most common wood type of lumber used in woodworking projects.

What is Hardwood

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Hardwoods come from deciduous trees such as oak, walnut, mahogany, and maple.

Plywood

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Plywood is a versatile material – you can buy large sheets and panels for a fraction of the cost of boards.

Common Board

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Common boards or also referred to as “white wood” are usually made of pine, spruce, or fir.

Pre-primed Pine

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This is essentially a pine board but it has already been primed. This is the perfect board to use when you intend to paint your project.

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