I set out to use as much of this cherry wood as possible. Bradley Ford But this unfortunate split dictated just how much I had to work with. After careful consideration—and a desire to test some ...

No matter what you're working on, it seems like most projects have room for scrap wood somewhere in the process.

Fitting in nicely with the sustainable mission of Socrates Sculpture Park, the Sticks structure is made out of standard dimension lumber as well as various scrap wood pieces that were found on-site.

EDMONTON—Every weekend Adam Patterson spends four to six hours in his garage working on scrap wood he found in alleys and industrial parks using old tools handed down to him from his carpenter father.

In woodturning, the most striking results often come from the least expected pieces. This project showcases how to turn a bowl from elm’s best bits—those irregular, knotted, or highly figured sections ...