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 is one of North America’s toughest hardwoods — shaped by slow growth, tyloses, tannins, and a history of surviving where other trees fail. Its strength and stability made it the wood generations trusted to last.

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