DVD's

Complete Guide to Choosing and Using Wood
by Wood Magazine

On this comprehensive disc, you will learnhttp://www.ptreeusa.com.

• Techniques for working with almost any species.
• Tips for shopping wisely for hard woods and sheet goods.
• How to deal with wood figure, defects, and movement.
• Methods for cutting, drying, and milling your own lumber.
• How to showcase grain for best effect.
• Grading secrets of the lumber industry.

Included on this info-packed disc:

• More than 250 articles covering all aspects of woodworking woods, from tree to finished project.
• Plans for handy storage racks and jigs for your shop.
• Profiles of dozens of individual wood species.

Pick and Prep Lumber for Better Projects
by Jeff Mertz

Learn the techniques WOOD magazine Design Editor Jeff Mertz uses every day to craft magazine-beautiful projects. His tips and insight help you develop a professional's eye for the best use of every piece of lumber. These strategies will change the way you work with hardwoods and sheet goods.

In this video you'll learn:

• How to find the hidden (and not-so-hidden) beauty in every board.
• Money-saving lumber-buying tips.
• How to get the greatest yield from every piece of wood.
• Proper lumber selection and preparation takes any project from "good" to "great."