Shop Notes & Rambles
Welcome to the quieter corner of the shop — the place where sawdust settles, thoughts wander, and stories take shape. These rambles capture the rhythm of the work, the lessons learned, and the craft that holds it all together.
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Fast Hardwood — Reader Question
Hardwoods don’t all grow slowly. This follow‑up explains the fast pioneer hardwoods — poplar, willow, and soft maples — and how forest succession shapes the difference between hardwood and softwood growth.