Wood Movement

You can’t keep wood from moving, but these 10 tips and strategies can help you avoid problems.   1. AVOID MITERS OUTDOORS Miter joints hide end grain and look more refined. But the effect is ruined when the miters don’t meet tightly. Huge changes in humidity, and wetting and drying…

6. AVOID WIDE BOARDS Of course there are times when you have to use a wide board or you want to use one because it looks better. But always be aware that movement in wide boards, whether it’s cupping, twisting or something else, will be more pronounced than in two…

Wood movement causes heartbreak when projects crack and warp. Learn how to master these simple techniques and save yourself some nightmares. When humidity is high, wood absorbs moisture and swells. When humidity drops, wood shrinks. This “movement” is gradual, so you probably won’t notice weekly changes. But seasonal changes cause…