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Save trees with projects from reclaimed wood

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Jessica Lewis

Helpful links for recycling old wood into new projects

Reclaimed wood is beneficial to the woodworker in many ways other than it being an earth-friendly way to build. From old building beams to construction pallets, recycling helps keep these wood bits out of your local landfill. And if you’re in a budget situation, reclaimed wood is usually a lot cheaper than buying new. We’ve compiled a list of projects as well as helpful hints and ideas so you can find out more about using reclaimed wood in your projects.

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Learn a thing or two about sustainable woodworking with this project

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