LU66 - A Special Customer Case Study

LU66 - A Special Customer Case Study

Author: Shannon Rogers December 22, 2021 Duration: 20:25
I talk a lot about understanding the technical properties of wood in order to choose the right species for the project at hand. On this episode I want to share with you a case study of a great customer who had some very specific, albeit mysterious, demands for a project and how I was able to help him find the right wood for the job.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 170

Shannon's Lumber Industry Update
Podcast Episodes
Episode 18 Buying Lumber Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:59
In this part of my Buying Lumber series I talk about building a plan for your lumber yard trip. This involves reverse engineering your parts list back to the boards. A lot of variable are in play here that only you as th…
Episode 17 Buying Lumber Online [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:37
Part 2 of our Buying Lumber series focuses on buying online. When to do it and what questions to consider when you do buy lumber online.
Episode 16: Where to Buy Lumber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:37
Part 1 of my Lumber Buying Guide: where to find a place to buy lumber in the first place. Maybe you are blessed with lots of quality lumber yards nearby or maybe you only have the big box stores. Regardless there will be…
Episode 15 Journey from Tree to Board [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:26
When you buy a board off the rack at a lumber yard, exactly what has happened to that board to get there? This episode focuses on the entire journey from tree to board. Today we can buy many species of wood that come fro…
Episode 14 Lumber Tariffs and Global Warming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:39
A wee bit political and maybe controversial this week as I discuss reduction in business for sawmills after sweeping lumber tariffs cause a 40% reduction in export business. At the same time, with new commercial stick fr…
Episode 13 Marine Grade Plywood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:10
This episode is a buying guide to Marine Grade plywood. What to consider as it related to how you will be using the plywood, the grades, the species, and anything else to think about.
Episode 12 Air Dried vs Kiln Dried [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:18
In this episode I touch on the differences between air dried and kiln dried lumber. Plus many more questions and updates from the wacky world of lumber.
Episode 11 The Lacey Act [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:49
This episode I scratch the surface of what the Lacey Act is and how it applied to the lumber trade.
Episode 10: Plywood and TSCA Title VI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:10
Let's talk a bit about plywood and how tariffs and new environmental regulations are impacting it.
Episode 9  Bell Forest Products [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:15
While I was in Michigan's Upper Peninsula I stopped by Bell Forest Products to have a little lumber industry insiders conversation with Boone and Eric of Bell Forest Products.