How to prepare and plan woodworking projects. Choosing lumber, cut lists, simplifying, moisture content, acclimating lumber, checklists, etc.
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Selecting Lumber Species
1:06 Workability
1:20 Cost
1:42 1 Board Foot = 12″ x 12″ x 1
2:04 Buy in Bulk to Save Money
2:52 Going to the Sawmill
3:18 Length Doesn’t Matter
3:28 Make a Cut List
4:05 Save Money: Get Random Widths
4:53 Some Boards are Better For Certain Project Parts
6:19 Acclimate? What’s That???
6:57 This one is 8% moisture content
7:18 Patience is KEY
7:48 Dehumidifiers are VERY Helpful
8:20 Divide Projects Into Stages
8:54 Write Down How to Proceed
9:36 Stop Watching & GO BUILD SOMETHINGIII