This Journey takes you through the essential steps of building a wooden boat, focusing on the construction of the keel and ...

In this video, we dive into a practical guide on how to make a lifter for moving wood, a tool that many people are unaware of ...

Balsa wood, prized internationally for its lightweight and insulation properties, is commonly used in aviation, model-building, wind turbines, and packaging. In Papua New Guinea, the industry is still ...

You can add a chic touch to your dining room table with this woodworking DIY. Using balsa wood, you can create a table runner from died pieces cut into shapes.

Researchers have found a way to make transparent wood that doesn't rely on plastics, and it could be scaled up to work in buildings.

Making sturdy, semi-transparent wood with cheap, natural materials Date: March 27, 2025 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Can you imagine having a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or ...

Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not—unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this ...

Transparent wood, made by modifying wood’s natural structure, has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. But wood’s biodegradability is often sacrificed in the process.

This slice of semi-transparent wood is made with natural materials and could be used in applications from wearable sensors to energy-efficient windows.

See Howard Nowes appraise a Kuna balsa wood Nuchu doll, ca. 1938, in Living History Farms, Hour 3.