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Shannon's Lumber Industry Update

Shannon Rogers
Woodworking
Sustainability
Lumber Industry
Walnut
Pine
Hickory
Catalpa
Wood Toxicity
White Oak
Composite Lumber
Eastern Cottonwood
Buckeye Wood
Maple
Teak
Lumber
Narra
Wood Dust
Insulation
Yellow Birch
Tariffs

An 8/4, Kiln dried podcast all about lumber and your questions about it. Let's dispel some myths and broaden an understanding of this ancient industry and help us all become a little more wood savvy...woodier??

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes178Founded8 years ago
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Mark Dubac
Urban lumber miller and Instagram influencer known as the Sarcastic Sawyer.
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Episode: 144 Windwood LLC
David Barman
Owner of Epilogue Sawmill and collaborator with Mark Dubac
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Episode: 144 Windwood LLC
Bob Lennon
President and CEO of Thermalwood Canada
Thermalwood Canada
Episode: 142 - Thermalwood Canada
Shaun Preston
Director of Camp Small
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Episode: 140 - Camp Small
Dan Edelman
Represents TimberHP, a company focused on wood fiber insulation.
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Episode: 134 - TimberHP Wood Fiber Insulation
Nick Smith
Executive director of Healthy Forests and Public Affairs Director for the American Forest Resource Council
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Episode: 130 - Healthy Forests
Brandon Long
Aerospace Structural Engineer with experience in woodworking
NASA (contractor)
Episode: 124 Wood Structure from a Rocket Scientist
Alex Croson
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Casey Clapp
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Shannon Rogers
Lumber industry and woodworking commentator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 577 ratings
  • Knowledgeable and informative. Great way to learn about wood!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Podperson
    a month ago
  • The podcast i spent 3 years to look for

    This and wood talk are fire. You should have t.h.e eddy horvath,mark g, and zz mark on the show🙏👍👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fighting fashists fortheunion
    United States5 months ago
  • I missed you.

    I recently want to build a gazebo from cedar. Being from KY originally, I didn’t think it would be a problem. Not a chance of getting cedar in Rapid City.

    I have yet to find a hardwood dealer either. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    I get something from every episode, even though some of the information goes over my head.

    Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoDak Craftsman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yes

    A YouTuber recommended this podcast and I'm in love with it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gehcfhjjdjxskj
    United States2 years ago
  • I’m in love

    Shannon has the sweetest voice it is just so soothing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ladybird912
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor, calming delivery and occasional knowledgeable guests alongside the technical material.
Practical guidance on selecting, sourcing and using wood helps listeners make more informed project decisions.
The solo, information-dense style is a draw for many, though some listeners find it long-winded or overly focused on the host.
Listeners value Shannon's detailed lumber knowledge and clear explanations of technical topics in accessible terms.

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179 - Which Stake to Make
Q: Is branch wood the same as trunk wood, or does it act differently when milled and dried?
Branch wood has uneven growth rings and built-in tension, so sawn boards can twist and move as they dry. Shannon recommends allowing extra thickness and machining later, while noting that branches can be valuable for green woodworking and projects that use their natural curves.
179 - Which Stake to Make
Q: Where does the clear, sapwood-free material from a cherry log end up, and can a small independent furniture maker get access to it?
All-heart cherry is often stocked for architectural and commercial orders, while material left over may reach retail yards. Buyers should specify all-heart cherry rather than relying on labels such as super prime or FAS, and may need to buy wholesale quantities, join a group purchase or pay a premium for hand-selected boards.
176 Limba
Q: What makes Limba special beyond its appearance and name variety, and how does the trade name Frake relate to it?
Limba is notable for its combination of light color and dramatic figure when stained or finished, with Frake representing the thermally modified version that has become popular for cladding due to its stability and long clear sections. The different names (Offram, Afara, Afram, Corina, Frake) reflect regional marketing rather than distinct species, which is why buyers should verify the actual wood a log contains before deciding on its use.
173 - White Pine
Q: John asked about lumber sizing in Europe and how it differs from North America.
In Europe and Britain, many sizes are still given in millimeters and the terminology uses actual dimensions rather than nominal sizes, with terms like X-sizing indicating the source dimensions rather than a strict inch-based designation.
173 - White Pine
Q: Donovan asked why old growth forests have tighter growth rings compared to newer and tree farms.
Old growth forests tend to have tighter growth rings because trees grow more slowly under canopy competition and sunlight is limited, resulting in smaller, denser rings, with the rate of growth varying by canopy openness and climate.

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Practical, technically detailed conversations about lumber, wood species, woodworking and the forces that shape the timber market. Shannon Rogers usually hosts solo, combining explanations of wood properties, drying, sourcing and uses with industry context, historical stories and answers to listener questions. Topics range from choosing and working with particular species to reclaimed wood safety, construction lumber standards, forestry and changing supply conditions.

The distinctive focus is lumber itself: how it behaves, where it comes from, how it is processed and what buyers should consider before using it. Accessible explanations and hands-on examples make the material useful to both experienced woodworkers and curious beginners, whil... more

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