Specialty Lumber is Our Legacy, Since 1922
A loaf of bread cost 7¢ and a pound of steak would run you about 26¢. The gummy bear was just invented in Germany, and Babe Ruth was the most famous person in the country. It was 1922, and it was the year that Barney & Carey Company Inc. was founded on the banks of…
Read MoreChoosing Between Hardwood or Softwood for Your Projects
When you have a building project going on, you generally think of your budget first. It can be easier to accept a lower quality material in the interest of saving money, but this choice doesn’t always guarantee durability and longevity. There are several types of specialty lumber available for projects, but they are most commonly…
Read MoreKeeping Your Cool: The Best Natural Decking Material for Hot New England Summers
Coming off a 100º weekend and looking at a forecast filled with days in the high 80ºs and 90ºs, we’re reminded how important it is to consider the hot, humid New England weather when choosing the best specialty lumber for the exterior of your home. Specifically the best natural decking material, which you and your…
Read MoreIt’s the Perfect Time for Those DIY Home Improvement Projects, Unless…
During the last four months of shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, people have become real handy. With many businesses closed or operating at a limited capacity—and with the public health threat of a potentially deadly virus—most people are spending a lot more time at home these days. The perfect time to finally get around to those…
Read More3 Reasons Wood Turners Love Working With Green Wood
Talented people around the globe have practiced woodworking for centuries. One of the oldest and most exacting types of wood skills is ‘turning’ with its use of gouges, skews and lathes. If you love working with lumber and want to try your hand at turning wood, you may be surprised that the most talented turners…
Read MoreThree Signs of a Reliable CNC Machining Manufacturer
When contracting out machining work, it is important to find a company that you can trust to handle your machining. When you work with a reliable machining contractor you don’t have to waste time worrying about the results you’ll achieve or micro-managing throughout the process. If you’re new to finding a CNC machine manufacturer, it…
Read MoreReasons To Choose Custom Furnishings
Finding the right furniture for your home helps you create the look you want. A great piece of furniture matches both your comfort and aesthetic needs perfectly. The best way to ensure that you get exactly what you’re looking for is to buy custom furniture. Pieces that are built with your unique specifications in mind…
Read MoreTalking Chop Understanding the Terms for Grading Cuts of Lumber
Industry lingo is a valuable shorthand that makes it easier for those in a field to communicate quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, if you’re on the outside looking in, lumber lingo can make it hard to understand what your contractor or construction professional is talking about. If you’re in the market for some lumber for an…
Read MoreWoodworking 101: Which Wood is Best?
Walking into a lumber shop can leave you speechless as you look over the grains, colors, thicknesses, and different types of specialty woods offered for sale. Not only do different trees present different colors of raw wood, but those trees also offer different hardness and patterns. Though the choices available may seem complicated, you can…
Read MoreHow a CNC Mill Can Change Commercial Woodworking Projects
In traditional milling operations, the operator’s physical abilities are just as important as a superb grasp of craft and quality control. CNC milling changes that, providing a precise, automated experience that changes the role of the worker.
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