The SMW Library (shshshsh... people are reading)

Our library section is a compilation of articles and links of interest to anyone who likes woodworking, wood, or things made of wood. There is something for everyone. Our topical index includes:
Glossary – A new feature that were adding which offers definitions and explanations of the terms used on our web site and in the furniture and woodworking industries. We incorporate links to these definitions from discussions on our web pages so that when you run across a term you’re not sure about, just a click will bring you an explanation, then simply click your BACK button and resume where you were.
Woodworker Showcase – This section rotates through articles that we’ve found about woodworkers doing clever and unusual things. If you have run across such an article and would like to see it posted here, send us the URL.
Hints and How-To's – A gathering of useful tips for woodworkers and those caring for wooden items.
Woodworker Wanderings – A collection of short travelogue articles written by our “Wandering Woodworker” before we got so busy about some very interesting places. Complete with pictures.Exotic Lumber Information – If you’re interested in having something built out of exotic lumber but don’t know much about them, use this resource to explore the wonderful world of exotics.
Domestic Lumber Information – A whole lot of useful information about domestically grown lumber. Some of this information is also available through a [Select Lumber] link incorporated into the shopping cart buttons of our products.
Sheet Goods Selector – Information about plywood, particleboard, MDF, chipboard, etc. What they’re good for, what they’re not good for, how they are made and how to select a grade.
Stain Color Chart – An extremely popular page on our web site. This page shows samples of the stain colors we offer on our products. We suspect that the Sherwin Williams people are sending people to our web site because THEIR OWN web site doesn’t even offer this feature. (as of this writing) We built this ourselves by scanning color samples made from their stains.

We also offer a series of link lists that give you direct access to sites related to woodworking in these categories: Magazines, TV Shows, Tool Manufacturers, Supply Catalogs, Hardware Stores, Hardwood Suppliers, Furniture Parts, Nature Conservation Organizations and Woodworker Associations. We are not affiliated with any of these sites, although some of them do post our articles or use our web site as a resource, so their being listed here is not so much an endorsement of their goods or services as it is a resource for you.

I will begin including a couple of links to articles in our library with each newsletter posting to allow you to sample the contents of our Library. But feel free to pop in and browse it any time you like. If you know of content or links that should be added, please drop me a note with the URL of that information.

Thank you and remember: He who laughs last, didn’t get the joke.