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Jan 11, 2019 • #black-walnut

A Brief History of Oregon Black Walnut

When I started working at Goby, I didn’t know that Oregon Black walnut even existed. I thought that walnut wood came from walnut trees, and that was it.

Dec 03, 2018 • #crotch figure #curly #feathercrotch #fiddleback #figure #figured #flame quilt #quilt #ray fleck #spalted

Let's Talk About Figure

Figured hardwood. Curly maple. Quilt. Spalted, fiddleback, or even flame- if you’ve heard any of these terms before but didn’t know what they meant, keep reading. Today, we’re going to talk about figure.

Nov 05, 2018

Buying Hardwood Lumber: Advice From William Walker

Check out this informative video from William Walker!

Nov 01, 2018

Burl: A Beginner’s Guide

Historically speaking, an addition of burl to a custom-made item was usually seen as a sign of wealth or opulence. Plus, it’s just really beautiful wood.

Sep 14, 2018

How to Shop At a Lumberyard

Buying lumber can be a little intimidating if you’ve never done it before. But don’t worry! After you read this article, you’ll be picking out quarter sawn white oak like a seasoned pro. Here’s what you need to know.