Our Woodworking Blog
Welcome to Our Blog: Get tips, insights, trends, and the latest news in the world of antique and fine woodwork. Discover our process, feature projects, and more here!
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Albany Woodworks News & Events Blog- 1,000 Page Views
Thank you to our Albany News & Events Blog viewers! With 90 posts and 1,006+ page views, we're thrilled to have a global audience. Stay tuned for more Southern stories!
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Albany Woodworks Offers ‘1,000 Page Likes’ Facebook *Giveaway* – ‘Like’ Us To Win!
A second chance to win! Refer a friend to ‘Like’ our page—our 1,000th like wins, and so do you! Both get a Bayou Board Pack. Enter now! #BayouBoards
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Albany Woodworks on Preserving our Past, 1978
In 1978, Richard and Judith Woods reclaimed lumber from an 1800s barn in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, sparking Albany Woodworks' journey of salvaging antique wood.
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Albany Woodworks Opens New Mill, 1992
From the 1992 Ponchatoula Times: “Albany Woodworks President Richard Woods stands beside the company’s huge re-saw blade, central to their fully automated operation.”
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Albany Woodworks Really Starts Making Sawdust, 1980
In 1980, our new backyard shop buzzed with activity as our craftsmen created handcrafted items like Adirondack chairs, starting our product line with raw lumber and dedication.
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Albany Woodworks Rebuilds 1890s Berlin Machine Works Co Resaw
To saw large timbers up to 18" by 18", Richard and his team repurposed an 1890s Berlin Machine Works 3" band resaw, staying true to their sustainable ideals.
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Albany Woodworks Storefront ‘The Alternative’ Opens in 1980
An empty storefront in downtown Hammond, Louisiana became Albany Woodworks’ first showroom, selling cypress furniture, swings, and home accents for a year.
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Allergy Season? Wood Flooring vs. Carpet
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, improving air quality with filtration, ventilation, and wood floors—which trap less dust than carpet—can help.
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An Unforgettable Accent Wall for Every Room and Style!
If you are in market for a new look for your home without having to redo your entire style, a wood accent wall may be the perfect answer.
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We take care to maintain the integrity of these fine old beams and their natural character.
Our old pine beams can be supplied with a variety of surface treatments from historically rustic to refined and sanded, allowing our beams to be a distinctive addition to any room in the house. We carry a large inventory of sizes and lengths so we may quickly meet your needs.
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