Shannon's Lumber Industry Update

Shannon's Lumber Industry Update

Author: Shannon Rogers Language: English Episodes: 170
Shannon Rogers hosts Shannon's Lumber Industry Update, a podcast that feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend in a well-stocked workshop. Forget dry industry reports; this is an accessible, engaging dive into the world of wood, framed around the questions real people have. Each episode tackles the practical and the curious, from selecting the right board for a project to unraveling the history and science behind how trees become timber. The goal is to cut through common misconceptions and foster a deeper appreciation for the material that has shaped human civilization. You'll come away not just with answers, but with a sharper, more nuanced understanding of lumber's journey from forest to finished piece. It’s a space where beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike can develop a more intuitive sense for their craft, becoming, as Shannon puts it, a little more wood savvy. Tune in for a consistently informative and surprisingly relaxing listen that makes the complexities of an ancient industry feel relevant and fascinating. This podcast naturally finds its home in the Leisure category, perfect for anyone who enjoys working with their hands or simply wants to understand the stories hidden in the grain.
Episodes
LU161 Bubinga Santa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:42
In this episode I feature Bubinga and talk through its trade and CITES regulation. I then move into a conversation about how Santa might logistically pull off making toys for the entire world and what his lumber orders m…
160 - Peruvian Walnut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:58
In this episode I feature Peruvian Walnut and talk about how it has become a flooring species. Specifically how its drying difficulty drove it to be a flooring product. Additionally I talk about juvenile wood, Jindai woo…
159 Colonial Lumber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:10
Today we look at the birth of the timber trade in America. From when the Pilgrims stepped off the Mayflower up until the Revolutionary War. Timber was one of those contributing factors that led to war. We all talk about…
LU158 Ponderosa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:19
Today I feature the mighty Ponderosa Pine. I was marveling at these trees on a recent trip out west and knew I had to feature the species. A mainstay of the construction lumber industry often labelled as PP/LP on lumber…
157 - Roots of Terror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:33
Happy Halloween! Let's explore some lumber and tree lore from around the world and some spooky tales that may make you think twice before you cut down that tree or plane that board for your next project.
156 - Catalpa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:36
The featured lumber species today is Catalpa. A very oak like tree but with a really soft workability. High quality, clear lumber that is easy to work and comes in decent widths and lengths. Why doesn't this wood more po…
155 Composite Lumber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
Today I fight my strong wood bias and take time to talk about composite lumber. All the various plastic boards you will find on the market from wood flour and plastic slurry to polyethylene capped boards and fully plasti…
154 - Buckeye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:14
My featured species this episode is Buckeye. Its a non commercial species but not terribly hard to find and has some unique color and high propensity to form burls. But the real meat of this show is a look at how a fores…
153  Hard to Source Woods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:52
How do you find unusual and typically non commercial wood species? In this episode I give some tips to help the listener build a network of wood sources.
152 Monkeypod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:20
Monkeypod is a great timber coming out of Costa Rica that is almost entirely FSC. It is often sold as wider slabs due to the lighter weight and the way it is sawn in the jungle. A great alternative to many of the tropica…