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STL366: No Mallet is Safe

Shop Talk Live · 15 May 2026 · 1h 07m

What this episode covers

Shea Alexander, custom furniture maker and co-owner of Alexander Brothers lumberyard, discusses the critical importance of context when selecting and working with wood. He explains how factors like wood movement, UV exposure, and oxidation affect materials like walnut and cherry, advising customers to consider how a piece will age in their specific environment. The conversation also covers the practical challenges of sourcing difficult woods like Honey Locust and the health risks associated with allergenic extractives in woods like Black Walnut and Kentucky Coffee Wood.

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early-stage companies

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Alexander Brothers
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Sutherland Wells, Gorilla, Hartwood Tools, Blue Spruce

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