Shop Notes & Rambles

The Rambles are the stories lived and learned over decades — the moments, the lessons, and the shop life that shaped the craft. They accumulate here, sorted by publish date. If you want the curated version, explore the Workshop Library.

White oak
Shop Rambles, Hardwood David Flather Shop Rambles, Hardwood David Flather

White oak

White oak — a slow‑grown hardwood built from tyloses, tannins, and tight rings, making it one of North America’s strongest, most decay‑resistant woods for furniture, floors, barrels, and anything meant to last.

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