Beech is a hardwood with short, fine grain that has a fine, uniform texture and moderate luster. The durability and versatility of Beech wood make it an ideal material for anything from chairs and furniture to staircases but is typically used with richer or more expensive woods.
A planer is a machine or hand tool that shaves the top layer of a board in order to trim it to a desired thickness that is usually determined by the project the board is to be used for. Our Powermatic just might be the loudest machine in the shop.
At D.P. Juza Woods & Fixtures, building large and, very often, heavy pieces is rather common. Because a majority of our workload is high-end, exquisitely made retail pieces and golf pro shops fixtures, we have become experts at efficiently producing them with our normal high standard of craftsmanship.
Rosewood is a hard exotic wood. The sapwood, or wood between the bark and heartwood, is soft and porous while the heartwood is extremely dense and hard. In woodworking, it is rarely used due to the heavy trade restrictions, let alone stained. The beauty of the wood is so rare, it is almost always finished as its own natural color.
A planer is the machine that cuts a board down to a desired or specified thickness by shaving off the top surface of the wood. Thanks to the mobility of this planer, it has become known as “the travelling planer”. Its simplicity allows for quick setup, and its workhorse attributes allow us to plane any material necessary with ease.
Shopsabre released one the most advanced and powerful machines on the market for under $100,000 – the Shopsabre IS CNC router. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. A CNC router is a machine that uses computer software and control to drive a mechanical cutting system.
Within the last year, D.P. Juza Woods & Fixtures was commissioned to build a custom bed for a returning client. While not given a specific plan or drawings, we were entrusted to develop, design and construct this one-off piece.
In the early days of the DP Juza company, this saw was used for nearly every cut that needed to be made. Through the years, we have acquired new tools and technology, but this nostalgic piece of machinery has proven its worth and value to our business over and over again.
Walnut is a hardwood with straight grain that has several different species throughout the world. Black Walnut is the most common specie of walnut found in North America. It is rarely stained, as most prefer to maintain and enhance the natural beauty with a clear finish.
What is Cherry? Cherry typically comes from the Black Cherry tree which grows all across North and South America. However, the finest Cherry Timber comes from the Appalachian region. Cherry wood is popular among woodworkers as it has a well-rounded combination of workability, color, and durability. It is considered to be more workable than both … Read more