Top 5 Woods I Use

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I this woodworking video I share with you the top 5 woods that I work with everyday in the workshop. These five woods are the wood types that I use the most often in the shop for cabinets, trim and fine furniture builds. Each wood has its own special characteristics that make it the right wood for the right project.
Understanding the best wood type to use for your next woodworking project will make all of the difference in how your next build turns out.
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@Jimmyjames19833 4 жыл бұрын

Man I could watch finish being put on walnut all day, nice video very informative.

@briannelson605 4 жыл бұрын

I love seeing finished wood and watching the grain just pop out like that

@CDeanhartman 4 жыл бұрын

I very much agree that Sapele has become the new Mahogany. Doing fine carpentry, to this day, still am amazed at how well Poplar can milled. Not only can it hold an edge, it paints (and even stains) great. Great video.

@MartinMosman 4 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation of the wood. Hands down, my favorite part of the woodworking process is the moment you add the finish to the wood. I just love how the wood transforms into a work of art! Thanks for the demonstration!

@debrhodes7021 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for including some of the furniture you’ve made over the years...just beautiful!

@joshl90 4 жыл бұрын

I love using Waterlox as a finish

@fredkoch1109 4 жыл бұрын

Jon, please do continue with your training type videos. As an old retired guy only a few years into woodworking, I really appreciate your whole approach and friendly manner. You have given me a lot of great ideas and allowed me to avoid some dumb mistakes. I always look forward to your videos.

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred! Glad to hear it 👍

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@spacesentinels Жыл бұрын

As an educator, I love how you explain things. Excellent and easy to follow and understand.

@myhoneyshandmade1077 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips Jon. Thanks. Made some floating frames using your video as a helper and the client loved them. Thanks for what you do.!

@atlas227428 4 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate your input Jon. I loved the finish on each of those boards. Sepele was very striking. Thanks again Jon.

@negotiableaffections 4 жыл бұрын

You know, Jon if this had been a silent video just long enough to show the wipe-on and can - the Waterlox would have sold itself! Thanks for the wood info and that Bloxygen product.

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍 thanks Keith

@PMichaels 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Jon! Walnut and cherry are two of my favorites. I love the rich, warm look of both of them.

@coreyhaller8137 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I’d love to see you work with some more exotic woods in the future!

@murfman1984 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the wonderful videos, Jon!

@billkiessel6682 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Jon

@VideobyHomeworks 2 жыл бұрын

Your furniture is beautiful, Jon. You are truly an artist, who works in wood. Thank you for your fine video work, and for sharing your shop time with us. Skip Hall, Suffolk, Va.

@Wordsnwood 4 жыл бұрын

Cherry is a wood that I love to mix with Maple -- I really like the contrast that brings. So I might have a cherry top, with maple legs, for example.

@anthonydtobias 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. I love white oak as well...I am planning on building a tool cabinet sometime with it.

@bikerackontour 4 жыл бұрын

Great information, as usual, Jon. Thanks!

@psourial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jon

@lianat2790 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate how clear and concise you are in making a point. Just discovered Waterlox and I wanted to use it on a unfinished spinning wheel made of walnut wood. I don’t like the darker color so I wanted a clear finish.

@Stonewallwells 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always! Thanks, Jon!

@hueybui 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks Jon.

@Isgerrior1 4 жыл бұрын

My local lumber place is selling thermally modified poplar for outside projects. It looks a lot like Peruvian walnut. They told me that some woodworkers are starting to use it for furniture. I'm thinking of giving it a try. Something to think about....

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty cool stuff I’ve used it on one or two projects.... it does sometimes seem a little brittle and splits easily.

@bmak5405 4 жыл бұрын

As always, great information Jon ! Thank you sir

@jimbates3557 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very informative and this particular one is perfect timing for where I'm at in my woodworking progression Tyvm

@MRrwmac 4 жыл бұрын

Jon, Great video and very interesting on your selections of wood. I’ve see a lot of your videos for years and known about how you like them but knowing why was informative!

@alexanderralph2504 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video Jon! Pine and white oak have been my go to woods for the last few years as not the same amount of hardwood options in UK home stores. Starting to explore more hardwood timber yards and excited to incorporate sapele in a project soon

@mikerobertson7311 4 жыл бұрын

I have been wanting to limit myself to a few different woods to work with in my shop. Your video has given me the needed direction. Keep up the great videos.

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@chadcrawford2346 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Jon.

@SendItBilly 4 жыл бұрын

Using Waterlox on 2nd project now and I’m sold. Looks great. Also ordered some bloxygen to give a shot. Thanks for the info here.

@pesh6772 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon, great video!

@cattleNhay 3 жыл бұрын

Plum is probably the nicest I worked with..speckles of violet and amazing color.

@1johnnycrab 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work, Jon.

@DsHardWoodCreations 4 жыл бұрын

Sepele, walnut, cherry are my favorite to work with.

@jerryrathbone2168 4 жыл бұрын

White oak is my favorite wood to work with.

@CodeFoxAus 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks Jon.

@multidinero 4 жыл бұрын

I just completed a custom closet project with poplar used with a polyurethane finish. I think you can find some beautiful boards to make great aesthetic contrasts with poplar. It’s not just good to paint over only.

@multidinero 4 жыл бұрын

@will to fight I did my finish with polyurethane with a high gloss. With a great color pattern to the grain, it can be a showpiece for your woodwork.

@MichaelScottPerkins 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Jon!

@johnbritt2949 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips! great video

@oldschoolers_view 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful and timely video as I am about to build some children's bedroom furniture.

@RobinLewisMakes 4 жыл бұрын

Really like the look of sapele

@hildahernandez1874 4 жыл бұрын

I just now started using poplar. My projects were a disaster using th “70% off “ wood from the big box stores.. I don’t have planer either so my doors were not aligning. Now I’m gonna use S4S poplar! Thanks Jon. You should ask Santa for a planer! And build a small shop that connects to your existing sho for more room.

@rolfbjorn9937 4 жыл бұрын

I personally don't have a proper shop at all, and I ended up wasting lots of money purchasing wood that was s4s and kiln dried: I had to find someone with a planer and table saw anyway to re saw them straight!

@markbryan9989 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon! I like the same woods but use Mahogany instead of Sepele and also enjoy working with Maple. On a side note, I got some Ipe last year that had been discarded by a contractor. It is not easy to work with but I was amazed at the dark rich brown after finishing.

@jocmarti 4 жыл бұрын

Another plus for those woods is how well they machine. If you’ve ever run hard maple or hickory over a jointer you’re know what I mean. I do find QSWO can be tricky though.

@MrHghoang 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and information, Jon.

@YESSLEEP42 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@felixreali7101 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely love watching your vids. so many tips and great info. thanks for sharing

@rosecityremodel2015 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and very informative video. Thanks!

@justpauljustpaul8916 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very educational video as always. 🙂

@pavelstolarczyk9699 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid.

@stevecollins9450 4 жыл бұрын

A big bloxygen fan here, Jon. I also really like using poplar for my furniture builds, I love the sap wood look and poplar generally has plenty of it.

@Bloxygen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve!

@Bloxygen 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Steve. Thank you!

@CTR6067 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you. Along this line, maybe top 5 woods for year round outdoors (especially for northern Minnesota). A bit tired of cedar and looking for other options that can withstand our winters. 🥶

@Isgerrior1 4 жыл бұрын

thermally modified poplar. Looks like walnut, but its made for outdoors

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video Jon! Thank you for sharing it with us.👌👍😎JP

@rockywalterful 4 жыл бұрын

This really helped me, thanks!

@arielalejandrito 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, there is always something new to learn in every of your videos.

@farmhousehandyman5798 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽!

@tekviper9 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful informative video on wood choices Jon! Thank you for sharing !

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it. Thanks Keith!

@bknize 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative! I wonder if you'd consider a followup episode to show how the woods' colors progressed over time. Maybe cut the boards in half, leaving half in the sun, and the others in the dark. Really love your videos!

@michaelhoersch6626 4 жыл бұрын

I usually use walnut, cherry, maple and red oak and have been pleased with all. My only issue with the red oak is the open grain which I then have to use grain filler.

@LonghornWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was very educational for me. Appreciate it...

@richardray8280 4 жыл бұрын

Great information, learned some new information. Thanks

@ronaldolima797 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@adrianperalta7192 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias! a tu video👍. Demonios construiste las mesas hermosas y lujosos!

@brians5539 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to be making a memorial plaque soon and I chose sapele because ever since I first saw it on your channel I’ve wanted to make something out of it. I think I might try Waterlox for the finish, I’ve never used high end finish before and I’m curious to see the difference.

@southernloveinteriors 3 жыл бұрын

Great info

@milehighzone149 2 жыл бұрын

Bloxygen tip is gold! My Waterlox went bad after using it for our cherry countertops. Thank you!!

@JonPetersArtHome 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@psalmninety-one4819 4 жыл бұрын

My favorites are: Walnut, White Oak, Maple (Wormy & Curly), and Spalted Sycamore.

@sapelesteve 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific video Jon! My favorite wood is Sapele followed by Maple, Walnut & Purpleheart. Also many species of exotic woods.

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, all beautiful woods! I’m actually thinking about building a piece in purple hart next year.

@RichCorbett 4 жыл бұрын

Noticed Maple was left out, as others mentioned as well? I've been using it on several projects lately and especially enjoy finding those harder varieties and have been going with the oiled finishes to keep that lighter colored look. Great videos as always. Thx.

@MatthewBuntyn 4 жыл бұрын

That was a nice grain match on the cherry table

@cat5dookie1 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched a few of your video's. Dam thats a clean shop!

@Djk______OR 4 жыл бұрын

Comment, like, and links in description clicked! Drive that traffic to the sponsors. Keep it up, Jon.

@rickgriffin8713 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon, Big fan and a long time follower. I am looking for a used planer now for my small shop;. A friend gave me a ton of rough sawn yellow pine that has been in his barn for over 20 years. I cannot wait to see how it cleans up. Cheers, Rick

@brodie659 4 жыл бұрын

I saw you build something out of sapele a few years ago and have been hooked ever since. I also only buy s4s because of constraints, and it's one of the few varieties they have as s4s at my local hardwood dealer. Love your channel!

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tonymartin5336 4 жыл бұрын

Um where did Jon go! Haha nice video agree with your choices!

@jwmachen 4 жыл бұрын

Informative video. I need to find a store that sells lumber like this. The only thing close is the big box stores and a few construction type lumber yards, and woodcraft but.

@peterfitzpatrick7032 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon 🤗 😎👍☘🍺

@Kkuts37 4 жыл бұрын

Another informative video! :)

@craigjacob3704 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Im designing a guitar speaker cabinet, and going to use a somewhat natural finish.

@e.v.creations3001 4 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised maple was not on the list.

@blainerueckwald 3 жыл бұрын

Another wood that I use a lot of is white ash. It has a look similar to red oak without the red and the little brown grain lines. In my area it is also one of the least expensive of the hardwoods.

@moneymakingmikeg.9555 4 жыл бұрын

Very, very, very cool video Jon.!!! And... you're always teaching me something. Now, that I'm slowing down I'll finally be able to get you some pics. of the inside of the house for some ideas. Still dying to see the inside of yours (hint, hint). I bet the trim work in there is Stupid Dope Fresh!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!

@rogonzalezgonzalez5105 4 жыл бұрын

graet vidio, like the way you take the time to explain how to do it correctly. what would you recomend fo a table top for a dining room.

@sumosprojects 4 жыл бұрын

You have access to world woods yeah ?, try out Australian Blackwood, Redgum, Black hearted Sassafras & Jarrah if ya get a chance pal & whilst not typical of big box stores it’s something you’ll like I’m sure, cheers Cobber

@1806StoneHouse 4 жыл бұрын

Commented! & Liked! 👍 you’re offering the best ( hands down ) videos for woodworking! Channels like yours should get more “push” from KZfaq. Thanks !!

@prasanthkumar9136 4 жыл бұрын

Hai Jon nice videos and very useful

@IMDunn-oy9cd 4 жыл бұрын

Jon - there's a Sepele kitchen table in my future thanks to you!

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@pslnuke 4 жыл бұрын

Jon, great review and informative. I assume the prices of each are also in order of the types of wood you reviewed.

@sarahmcnamara4610 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jon! This is so helpful. What do you think of maple?

@sanramondublin 3 жыл бұрын

Sapele is exceptionally straight, in this category the absolute top. I am planning to build something with maple. I am planning to bleach then clear coat , add tiny amount of blue tint. Blue tint hopefully prevent future amber hue. Perhaps a bit of white wash. thanks from California

@markculnane8331 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we can’t get Waterlox over here in England. Wish we could.

@BrianThorstad 4 жыл бұрын

Liked...subscribed

@gdm1985 4 жыл бұрын

Cherry is hard to beat

@CodeFoxAus 4 жыл бұрын

We're lucky here - the only easy-to-get options are white oak or white pine - great options for most projects. I did manage to get some poplar before Masters went out of business, which I enjoyed using. Haven't been able to find it anywhere since though. I do wish we could get good quality plywood though.

@kenerson_cc8144 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never used sapele, but it looks like it has a lot of depth to it

@Chilipal 4 жыл бұрын

Kenerson_CC I use it quite a bit, sometimes you can find it highly figured and it becomes almost holographic... especially with deep finish like 7-8 coats of lacquer or shellac.

@samholt5591 4 жыл бұрын

We have done several projects, poplar and knotty pine are some of our favorites. We are starting cabinets soon any suggestions we are thinking to use poplar for the frames as the cabinets are going to be painted.

@JonPetersArtHome 4 жыл бұрын

Poplar is a great choice 👍

@williamrooke3213 4 жыл бұрын

how does this finish compare to tung oil?

@planeman1621 3 жыл бұрын

I recently built a gate for my daughter out of 8/4 Sapele. When I finished it no one wanted to paint it because the wood was so beautiful. However my daughter really wanted the gate to match her color scheme in the front of the house. After researching finishes for outdoor gates i said paint it. Everyone loves it and it will last a long time

@tylersmith9868 3 жыл бұрын

Painting sapele 🤢

@cguide2598 3 жыл бұрын

👋🏼Hello can you do a video mahogany vs Parota and other wood.

@mariointheboro554 3 жыл бұрын

Jon, thanks for this clip, I have a question regarding your miter saw, I am considering the same model, just how much excess sawdust is kicked out? Thanks,