Byrd Tool Experts

Margaret Hinkle

Identifying Artificial and Natural Wood Defects

Identifying Artificial and Natural Wood Defects

As you begin purchasing and working with wood you will notice defects of all kinds. You can’t blame all of these defects on nature, some are actually artificial. Artificial defects occur after the wood has been harvested. After harvesting, if the lumber is not dried and stored properly defects can occur. Natural defects happen during …

Identifying Artificial and Natural Wood Defects Read More »

particle board vs. mdf vs. plywood

What is MDF?

MDF is medium density fiberboard. It is created by using heat, pressure, and glue to fuse together wood fiber. This sheet material is easy to work with, yet very strong. Because it uses recycled wood it is also environmentally friendly. There are different grades of MDF, from low density to high density. High density fiberboard, …

What is MDF? Read More »

Scroll to Top
byrd-tool-shelix-joiner-plane

Join our mailing list and get 5% off your first order!

Being passionate about wood working, and high quality American Made products, we often send out helpful emails with tips about how to get the most out of Byrd Tool products.  We also release blog posts, recipes, and of course, eBooks to help you be the best wood worker possible.