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Shannon's Lumber Industry Update

Shannon Rogers
Woodworking
Sustainability
Lumber Industry
Pine
Hickory
Walnut
Wood Toxicity
Composite Lumber
Catalpa
Eastern Cottonwood
Buckeye Wood
Lumber
Tariffs
Narra
Wood Dust
Insulation
Yellow Birch
Decking
Peruvian Walnut
Red Alder

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 monthlyEpisodes169Founded7 years ago
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Spalting is essential fungal rot in wood. But it is pretty and therefore people seek it out and even go so far as to "grow" their own. In this episode I discuss the 3 types of spalting found in wood and even discuss the fungi responsible for it.

In this episode I feature Pacific Madrone. An interesting pinkish-orange hardwood with the same hardnesss of Hard Maple but a lot more character. I also talk about drying Holly and the gunk build up from Olive and many oily woods.

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Decorative arts trends are often tied to a particular species of wood. In this episode I discuss how and why certain species become intertwined in a design style. I also answer a question about the dramatic price differences between similar plywood p... more

Today I feature Black Locust and talk about how it was/is used for tree nails, how it resists rot for a hundred years in ground contact and how it invades and colonizes the soil around it for total world domination. Its a tough and imperialistic tree... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Dubac
Urban lumber miller and Instagram influencer known as the Sarcastic Sawyer.
Windwood Milling
Episode: 144 Windwood LLC
David Barman
Owner of Epilogue Sawmill and collaborator with Mark Dubac
Epilogue Sawmill
Episode: 144 Windwood LLC
Bob Lennon
President and CEO of Thermalwood Canada
Thermalwood Canada
Episode: 142 - Thermalwood Canada
Shaun Preston
Director of Camp Small
Camp Small
Episode: 140 - Camp Small
Dan Edelman
Represents TimberHP, a company focused on wood fiber insulation.
TimberHP
Episode: 134 - TimberHP Wood Fiber Insulation
Nick Smith
Executive director of Healthy Forests and Public Affairs Director for the American Forest Resource Council
Healthy Forests
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
Host of the podcast Completely Arbitrary
Completely Arbitrary
Episode: 112 Completely Arbortrary
Casey Clapp
Host of the podcast Completely Arbitrary and professional arborist
Completely Arbitrary
Episode: 112 Completely Arbortrary

Host

Shannon Rogers
Host of the show and a resident wood nerd with extensive knowledge about the lumber industry, specializing in various wood types and their applications.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 557 ratings
  • 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 States6 months 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
  • I don’t even need to be a wood worker this is just great

    Why have a review when the title (of said review) says it all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam I guess idk
    United States2 years ago
  • Wood

    I love hearing about wood😩😩😩😩😩😩🫡🫡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wood lover😩
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many reviews express that while the content might be technical, it is presented in an accessible and enjoyable way.
The soothing voice and engaging manner of the host are frequently mentioned, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Some feedback highlights a perception of the host enjoying self-promotion, with occasional critiques regarding certain episodes being too verbose or less focused.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared, often describing it as a great resource for both beginners and seasoned woodworkers.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

167 Black Locust
Q: Walter asks whether bamboo is harder than steel; what is the truth based on different mechanical properties?
Bamboo can exhibit high tensile strength comparable to or exceeding mild steel, but its compressive strength and overall rigidity are much lower than steel. For load-bearing and high-structure applications, steel remains superior, while bamboo may be suitable for seismic areas and lighter, lower-cost constructions where high tensile performance is advantageous.
167 Black Locust
Q: Ed has a question about white flecks in red oak pores after shellacking; what could the crystals be and will it affect finishing?
The white flecks are likely crystallized mineral deposits, such as calcium oxalate crystals, located inside the vessels and surrounding parenchyma. They are a soil-chemistry related occurrence near the pith and do not affect the wood's structural integrity; finishing strategies can include using a very dilute pigment dye to even out appearance or washing with a low-opacity dye and wiping off excess to minimize color difference.
165 Zelkova
Q: Ashley compared today's lumber market to the post-World War II housing boom and asked for similarities or warning signs.
The host identifies several parallels, such as housing demand and supply constraints, but cautions that today's market is far more volatile due to financialization, price swings, and global supply chain fragility, which create different risks for budgeting and planning.
165 Zelkova
Q: Matt asked if there are specific hardwood species to avoid burning in a wood stove, and whether any should be avoided entirely.
The host explains that there are no North American hardwood species inherently unsafe to burn if untreated and properly seasoned; the main cautions relate to finishes, glues, treatments, and oils, with oily or exotic species generally more problematic for indoor burning.
163 Red Alder
Q: How is it possible for Vietnam to undercut the price of American grown walnut?
The shipping cost dominates this and it wipes out all of the milling savings, making US sawmills cheaper overall, despite the cheaper labor in Vietnam.

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