Top 5 Woods I Use

I this woodworking video I share with you the top 5 woods that I work with everyday in the workshop. These five woods are the wood types that I use the most often in the shop for cabinets, trim and fine furniture builds. Each wood has its own special characteristics that make it the right wood for the right project.

Understanding the best wood type to use for your next woodworking project will make all of the difference in how your next build turns out.

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[fredkoch]

Jon, please do continue with your training type videos. As an old retired guy only a few years into woodworking, I really appreciate your whole approach and friendly manner. You have given me a lot of great ideas and allowed me to avoid some dumb mistakes. I always look forward to your videos.

[CDeanhartman]

I very much agree that Sapele has become the new Mahogany. Doing fine carpentry, to this day, still am amazed at how well Poplar can milled. Not only can it hold an edge, it paints (and even stains) great. Great video.

[Jimmyjames]

Man I could watch finish being put on walnut all day, nice video very informative.

[briannelson]

I love seeing finished wood and watching the grain just pop out like that

[negotiableaffections]

You know, Jon if this had been a silent video just long enough to show the wipe-on and can - the Waterlox would have sold itself! Thanks for the wood info and that Bloxygen product.

[hildahernandez]

I just now started using poplar. My projects were a disaster using th “70% off “ wood from the big box stores.. I don’t have planer either so my doors were not aligning. Now I’m gonna use S4S poplar! Thanks Jon. You should ask Santa for a planer! And build a small shop that connects to your existing sho for more room.

[multidinero]

I just completed a custom closet project with poplar used with a polyurethane finish. I think you can find some beautiful boards to make great aesthetic contrasts with poplar. It’s not just good to paint over only.

[MartinMosman]

Nice explanation of the wood. Hands down, my favorite part of the woodworking process is the moment you add the finish to the wood. I just love how the wood transforms into a work of art! Thanks for the demonstration!

[Wordsnwood]

Cherry is a wood that I love to mix with Maple -- I really like the contrast that brings. So I might have a cherry top, with maple legs, for example.

[cattleNhay]

Plum is probably the nicest I worked with..speckles of violet and amazing color.

[myhoneyshandmade]

Good tips Jon. Thanks. Made some floating frames using your video as a helper and the client loved them. Thanks for what you do.!

[spacesentinels]

As an educator, I love how you explain things. Excellent and easy to follow and understand.

[Isgerrior]

My local lumber place is selling thermally modified poplar for outside projects. It looks a lot like Peruvian walnut. They told me that some woodworkers are starting to use it for furniture. I'm thinking of giving it a try. Something to think about....

[CTR]

Very informative, thank you. Along this line, maybe top 5 woods for year round outdoors (especially for northern Minnesota). A bit tired of cedar and looking for other options that can withstand our winters. 🥶

[stevecollins]

A big bloxygen fan here, Jon. I also really like using poplar for my furniture builds, I love the sap wood look and poplar generally has plenty of it.

[jocmarti]

Another plus for those woods is how well they machine. If you’ve ever run hard maple or hickory over a jointer you’re know what I mean. I do find QSWO can be tricky though.

[coreyhaller]

Very informative. I’d love to see you work with some more exotic woods in the future!

[oldschoolers_view]

Very useful and timely video as I am about to build some children's bedroom furniture.

[lianat]

Thank you so much. I appreciate how clear and concise you are in making a point. Just discovered Waterlox and I wanted to use it on a unfinished spinning wheel made of walnut wood. I don’t like the darker color so I wanted a clear finish.

[sumosprojects]

You have access to world woods yeah ?, try out Australian Blackwood, Redgum, Black hearted Sassafras & Jarrah if ya get a chance pal & whilst not typical of big box stores it’s something you’ll like I’m sure, cheers Cobber