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Hysteresis: The Reason Wood Movement Ain’t Such a Big Deal

The American Peasant • 2335 implied HN points • 20 Oct 24
🪑 Design Furniture Craftsmanship Woodworking Sustainability Materials
  1. Wood can swell and shrink, but it often moves less than expected due to something called hysteresis. This means you might worry too much about how much your wood will move.
  2. Using flexible glues and ductile nails can help furniture withstand wood movement over time. These materials allow parts to adjust without falling apart.
  3. Many traditional furniture designs were made with wood movement in mind. This means older pieces often handle changes in humidity better than you might think.

No Viable Upgrade Path

The American Peasant • 2235 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Craftsmanship Tools Woodworking Mentorship Quality
  1. Kale's story highlights the importance of having the right tools in woodworking that will last a lifetime without needing upgrades.
  2. Investing in high-quality, durable tools from the start can save time and money in the long run.
  3. Choosing tools based on functionality and quality over aesthetics or price can lead to better long-term satisfaction and efficiency in woodworking.

Parmesan Pea Spread

Susanality • 412 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cookbooks Woodworking Sustainability
  1. The Parmesan Pea Spread recipe makes a versatile and easy springtime appetizer.
  2. Suzanne Lenzer, a food stylist and author, creates beautiful wooden bowls using a Japanese wood preservation method called shou sugi ban.
  3. Suzanne Lenzer's approach to woodworking focuses on using local, salvaged wood to create unique pieces with natural imperfections.
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Back to the Forger

Doc Hammer's Anvil • 275 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Woodworking Crafting DIY Projects
  1. The author shared about making tiny Christmas hammers for their children using spring steel and oak wood handles.
  2. They also worked on creating an ax from a circular saw blade and steel strap, giving it to their dad as a display piece.
  3. Lastly, the author moved to a new place and engaged in projects like crafting door latches and long squirrel cookers with the help of their daughter.