Don't make these 5 Mistakes when buying hardwoods! Hardwood store owner Mark Puente, from https://www.wtghardwoods.com shares 5 things to consider when buying hardwood for your woodworking projects. We will discuss hardwood grain patterns, kiln vs air dried, hardwood imperfections, what to look for on the end grain of hardwoods, and hardwood moisture and allowing acclimation to your climate before using.

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0:00 Intro
0:22 Hardwood Grain Pattern
2:14 Kiln vs Air Dried Hardwood
4:12 Hardwood Knots and Imperfections
4:51 Hardwood End Grain Tells a Story
6:23 Hardwood Moisture Level and Acclimation
8:06 Important to Maintain Climate for Hardwoods