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
101 - Harvest Lumber Co [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:51
Today I talk to Kris Burns from Harvest Lumber Co in Austin, TX. Harvest Lumber is getting logs from the city of Austin. They maintain a retail showroom and have a log pickup and sawing service. https://www.harvestlumber…
100 The Journey of a Board [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:36
For my 100th episode it seemed fitting to discuss the long and muddy road of a board. From a tree in a forest somewhere in the world to a rough logging road to sawmill to truck to maybe even a ship at sea. The number of…
99 - Wood in Aviation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:51
This time I discuss the featured species of the month: Black Cherry and then dive into the deep topic of wood in the aviation industry. My guest Alex LaFavre is a pilot and works in the aviation industry and he shares al…
LU98  GoodWoodsLumber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:06
In this episode I welcome Josh Wertz from Good Woods Lumber LLC on the show to talk about his sawmill operation. We spend a good amount of time talking about his vacuum kilns and get into details on the perceived stabili…
97 - Oregon Myrtle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:18
Today I'm talking about drying vertically, making a fender, and highlighting Oregon Myrtle as my species of the episode.
96 - Spruce is the Wright Species [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:26
Let me apologize in advance for the title pun. In this episode I discuss my trip to Kitty Hawk and the Wright Bros memorial. Of course I find a way to make it about the lumber chosen to build an airplane. Then there is a…
95 - Really Really Old Wood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:29
Today we talk about Cypress for window construction and other alternatives like modified wood or stave core construction. Then we talk about really old wood and how it holds up after 1000 years like the oldest door in th…
94 - EAB Good News, Log Scaling, and Exotic Dust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:13
Today I share some feedback from listeners and discuss some Russian plywood, EAB, Exotic wood dust, drying for bugs, and the role of the log scaler.
93 - Can An Oak Set Legal Precedent? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:23
In this episode we talk about a famous Oak tree setting a legal precedent, possibly the largest tree ever, killing bugs in the wood, jointers at the lumber yard, and finally, roasted Poplar. What is it and what is the de…
92 - Lumber Dries Faster than You Think [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:53
I dive into my inbox and answer some questions on this episode. Including several questions about drying lumber, Wenge, and rift & quarter sawing.