How To Choose The Right Skill Saw Blade For Your Project Whether you are cutting wood, metal or any other type of material, it is important to choose the right skill saw blade for your project. A poor selection of blade can result in a bad cut, tear-outs and waste of work materials. Material Saw blades […]
Lumber Mill History The emergence of lumber mills in the 1830s marked an important milestone in American history. It was a major driver of Manifest Destiny, the migration of settlers westward. Port Gamble In 1853, three New England businessmen from Maine spotted the sandy spit at the mouth of Gamble Bay as an ideal location […]
The History Of Lumber As a staple of American culture, lumber has shaped our economy for centuries. It has provided the raw materials for housing, firewood and much more. The Early Years The first commercial lumber companies opened in the mid-1840s in Minnesota. Timber lands in the northwoods were abundant and ripe for harvesting, and […]
With housing shortages taking place in countries worldwide, there is a need for construction companies to develop new housing. One of the challenges that the construction industry faces is a continued increase in material prices. Overall, construction material costs are up dramatically. This includes many types of material, including medium density fiberboard (MDF), which is used […]