I used to be a little bit involved seeing the thumbnail picture to this Stumpy Nubs video utilizing the fantastic Dave Picciuto below the title “Wasteful Woodworkers on YouTube.” Seems, the juxtaposition was a playful little bit of clickbait. James of Stumpy Nubs is a fan of Dave’s, too, and received Dave’s permission to tease him on this vogue.

The video is about woodworkers who suppose sapwood (lighter, moister, outer wooden) is weak and ought to be faraway from heartwood (inside, stronger, extra sturdy). Not true if used appropriately, say James (and he affords these particulars). A

nd, he factors out, extra makers are beginning to function sapwood together with heartwood to make use of and have fun your complete tree and for the aesthetic distinction between the 2 wooden sorts.

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