Cifuentes Construction

pulled out every poplar board to select those with the least amount of bowing, cupping or warping for @decadentmacaron’s retail shelf that we’re currently working on.

poplar is a great wood because although it’s a hardwood coming in at 540 in the Janka Scale it works like a softwood which takes nailing and glue well. it’s heartwood streaks in the photo are the greenish/brownish marks that appear around the white sapwood.

one of the joys of self-performing in the design+build delivery method is learning more about woodworking and it’s opportunities vs. constraints.

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