By: Phil Huber

Working with lumber suppliers, last-minute projects, big church doors, and book fair projects.

Lumber Suppliers

We spent a good amount of time discussing working with hardwood lumber dealers on the show. The ones we purchase from select the lumber for us. To get what we want involves a combination of clear communication, ordering extras, and the ability to prioritize the kinds of parts you need.

Last-Minute Projects

John's built-in cabinet is complete. Now he has a potting bench to restore (to become a serving station), a photo backdrop to make, and a signboard planter. It's almost graduation time!

Transcript

Phil Huber (02:58.168) Whew, we did it everybody. ShopNotes Podcast, episode number 272, 272 for today. It's pretty much halfway through the month of May, 2026. We've done it, made it this far. It's a beautiful day here in Des Moines, Iowa. Let's get things started.…