Lumber Yard Etiquette

Welcome back viewers, apologies for the delay. 

By now, you should be aware that there is a code of etiquette in the world. Lumber yard etiquette is a very real thing that I learned during my time at Macbeath Hardwood Company. I've summarized it into simple bulletpoints:

• Educate yourself on wood dimensions and difference cuts. Utilize books and the resources the internet offers.
• Keep the lumber stacked neatly. If planks aren't laid flat, they will have bumpy surfaces making it hard to keep a smooth surface. 
• When you have the wood you want to purchase pull the planks out for an employee to measure for you. Then they will discuss the type of cuts you want. When I got my lumber done, I needed 2 10 1/4 foot planks cut into 3 3 ft pieces. In order to do that I cross cut (a horizontal cut) my boards.
• Always thank them for helping you out.

After the trip to Macbeath, I headed to my nearest Home Depot to purchase some tools. 

I purchased a Ryobi Circular saw

You can never have enough clamps!! An extension cord underneath them.

A hammer, Titebond III Wood Glue, respiration protection mask, nails, and don't forget your eye safety wear.

This is a T-Square to help me make accurate measurements.

This is the wood I purchased. The small blocks to the left will be used for dovetails practice.

Next, I plan on picking up a work bench. I thought about making one, but I would rather have something I know won't break... I'll be back in a few days.

Happy working!