As a Pastor that is just getting into CNC woodworking, I really love the mission style and this gift to the church. I am a distant relative of Gustav Stickley.
I have to say that breaking down the pews and lumber was more of a task than I thought it would be, but I really liked making something new of them for the church to use, and I know it meant a lot to them. Thanks and see you soon!
Red oak is commonly used for furniture is more open pore. White oak is stronger commonly used for structures, boats, etc. the grain is tighter, closed pores, and heavier. Looks like red oak to me.
Hi Glenn, I believe you are correct. Either way, the church got to repurpose them into a new use and that was cool! Thanks for watching, and if you care to, I invite you to subscribe while you’re here. Thanks and have a great day!
Take a short piece of the wood, stick one end in some water and blow on the other end. If you get bubbles the wood is red oak. White oak has inclusions in the fibers that prevent air or water from entering. That is why white oak is used for outdoor furniture.
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He put the slats too far apart that's not how mission style furniture is built and it's not made from Red Oak it's made from White Oak but I'll give him credit at least he tried
You’re probably right about the slats, but this was a project made from church pews (red oak) that was reclaimed into furniture for that same church to use in counseling room tables done as donated labor. Learned along the way using reclaimed pews, and I’m guessing now I’m learning about slat spacing. What should they have been?
As a Pastor that is just getting into CNC woodworking, I really love the mission style and this gift to the church. I am a distant relative of Gustav Stickley.
I have to say that breaking down the pews and lumber was more of a task than I thought it would be, but I really liked making something new of them for the church to use, and I know it meant a lot to them. Thanks and see you soon!
Red oak is commonly used for furniture is more open pore. White oak is stronger commonly used for structures, boats, etc. the grain is tighter, closed pores, and heavier. Looks like red oak to me.
Hi Glenn, I believe you are correct. Either way, the church got to repurpose them into a new use and that was cool! Thanks for watching, and if you care to, I invite you to subscribe while you’re here. Thanks and have a great day!
Great video
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Take a short piece of the wood, stick one end in some water and blow on the other end. If you get bubbles the wood is red oak. White oak has inclusions in the fibers that prevent air or water from entering. That is why white oak is used for outdoor furniture.
Hi Charlie Miller , appreciate you watching and commenting. That's a great tip, thank you!
If you feel like I've earned it, I'd ask you to hit subscribe while you're here. It'd help me grow my young channel's reach and I'd sure appreciate it! thanks again!
He put the slats too far apart that's not how mission style furniture is built and it's not made from Red Oak it's made from White Oak but I'll give him credit at least he tried
You’re probably right about the slats, but this was a project made from church pews (red oak) that was reclaimed into furniture for that same church to use in counseling room tables done as donated labor. Learned along the way using reclaimed pews, and I’m guessing now I’m learning about slat spacing. What should they have been?