If you are interested in woodworking, it doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a professional... you'll find something that interests you at the Woodcraft store. When you walk in, the scent of freshly cut wood tickles your nose, and you know you're in a store that is very different than the local home improvement store.
Of course you can find wood there... all kinds of exotic wood in all shapes and sizes. Whether you're looking for ebony, rosewood or cocobolo, you can find it at Woodcraft. They stock wood in large planks, small chunks for carving, small rectangles for pen turning, and thin sheets for making veneer. They even carry doweling in interesting woods like cherry and walnut.
And woodworking tools and supplies... oh my. From the latest router to the finest grit sandpaper for finishing work, if you need it, chances are the store has it. Of course you'll find specialized power tools here, but if you prefer traditional woodworking or carving, they also carry high quality Japanese chisels, sharpening stones and finishing supplies like sandpaper, stains, paints and lacquers. They tend to carry finishing products that your local home improvement store doesn't, so if you're looking for milk paint or an antique finish that is hard to find, chances are you may find it at Woodcraft. If you can't find it locally, check the online store, which has even more to offer.
If you think that's all there is to this store, you're wrong. If you are interested in new techniques, Woodcraft has an entire library's worth of books for sale on everything from birdhouses to furniture to carving. Want to try your hand at intarsia? There will be several books to address your needs. Some local stores even have a lending library of video tapes on various woodworking techniques.
If you want to learn something new, many local stores have classes and demonstrations. Sign up for a class on sharpening your chisels, or learn how to make a wooden rocking horse. Stop by and catch a demonstration on how to properly use a lathe or learn a new sanding technique. You can learn a lot at your local store. Maybe you'll get inspired by the finished projects on display.
If you already have good woodworking skills but want a new project, Woodcraft also has many project plans to choose from. You can build your own patio furniture, build a baby cradle for a new member of the family, or build a piece of fine furniture like a chest of drawers.
Or maybe you want to get together with other woodworkers. Your local Woodcraft may have woodworking clubs that meet regularly at the store. At the very least, you may find new friends or even a mentor by visiting your local store regularly and asking questions or taking classes.
So, if woodworking is your thing, be sure and visit the Woodcraft store. It doesn't matter if you visit your local shop or you visit the online store... you'll be amazed at what you find to stimulate your creativity.
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