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Im building said pergola in my yard, and need some help with the spans.over all its 18' x 16' , back part of pergola sits on top of block wall and front part rest on a redwood beam 4×6 or 4×8, post will be 4×6s about 14' apart, joist are 2×6s 20" apart with 2×4s on top, bypassing city so cant go...

Hi fellow woodworkers….. I would like to start adding my mark to some of the pieces I make so I was wondering….. I would like to have a custom electric branding iron made for me, preferably in Canada to avoid crazy shipping costs. Does anyone have ant info on this? Thanks…..Don

Hey All- I'm looking to embark on a project that would involve crosscutting some recycled 10"x10" beams. (think: the back cover of the latest Fine Woodworking.) The wood will most likely be some hemlock or pine. I'm wondering what type of blade would be the best option for this job. I know...

So a fellow LJ, Todd Clare and I hauled away some salvaged beams from one of the older buildings in downtown Denver (LoDo, actually) that is being completely renovated right now. We think the wood is Douglas Fir, or something similar, but we're not sure? The Saddlery Building itself used to be a...

What type of wood is this? This is floor joists and beams from a warehouse in MS, built in 1945. It has a dark patina. I thought it was pine but maybe cypress.

A buddy bought logs/beams from a 170 year old log cabin. We are going to incorporate them into a new home he is building. Anyone have any recommendations on finishing these. They were put through a kiln to kill and insects and such. Pictures are two small pieces that we are going to use to test...

The Beginning Good morning folks. I recently got a commission to build a harvest table for some of my fine relatives who are in the process of building a new home. They have the same affection for heart pine that I have so that's what we're going use for stock. They recently sold a beautiful...

Stopped by a job we did today.. Well, I got a call from a developer we do finish trim design and installs for and he asked me to contact the new owner of one of the homes they built that we did all the finish trim inside. Got a chance to snap a few more pics real quick so I thought I'd add...

These were the floor joist of an old church, and are about 120 years old. I've pulled a bunch of old square nails out of them. The beams started out at about 3-1/8 inches thick by 13-1/2 inches wide by about 21 or22 feet long. I'm not sure what they are, but I have a few projects in mind. These...

Hi, We're renovating our place which features a sunken living room. Problem is…the ceiling is also lowered, and there's an opening on wall, and a concrete construction beam (outlined in red ) that runs over it. We want to put crown moldings into the living room that are about 5" tall, but don't...

Hello, I recently reclaimed a barn on a friends property I was told by a few local wood workers what i had was chestnut lumber. I would really appreciate some other feedback I am not to familiar on how to upload photos on here but i have been selling these planks for $100.00 a piece and wonder...

Doug Fir Glue Lam Slabs 22 1/2" x 6" x 4' DFW They are cut to a little over 4 foot each they make great bench tops if you trying to save some money they weigh in well over 100lbs each these beams are typically priced at $30-$35 a foot wholesale I'm asking $60 each OBO And of course pickup...

I'm helping somebody out, trying to sell some old barn Chestnut she has in her basement. Looks like it's most or part of a structure, beams, joists, rafters, siding. Inventory follows. I haven't been able to take pictures, cuz I can't move it all outside by myself. Serious inquiries only...