Woodworking reference
The reference tables for woodworking, the ones the patterns, tools and articles refer to. Each table can be filtered, sorted and downloaded as CSV, and each record has its own page.
| Table | Records | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Wood speciesCommon softwoods and hardwoods with published Janka hardness, workability, movement, price band and typical uses. | 35 | 11 |
| Lumber sizesNominal versus actual dimensions for softwood boards, dimension lumber and timbers, plus hardwood quarter thicknesses. | 24 | 7 |
| JoineryCommon wood joints from butt to dovetail, with relative strength, difficulty, the tools they need and where they are used. | 20 | 6 |
| Screws and nailsCommon wood screws, pocket screws and nails with gauge, shank size, pilot hole sizes and the stock each length suits. | 14 | 8 |
| FinishesOils, films, waxes, stains and dyes compared by look, drying time, application and durability. | 16 | 7 |