How to Pick Construction Lumber for Furniture | Evening Woodworker

It's totally possible to build furniture from construction grade lumber! You just have to know which 2x4s are good and which ones are garbage. In this video, I show you how to find the good ones and what tricks I've figured out when searching for lumber at Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, or any other lumber store.

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I am an engineer by day and a woodworker by night... usually after the kids are in bed and before the neighbors call the cops!

I have a passion for building things out of wood and all things woodworking. I am always looking for new projects that look fun and challenging. My woodworking inspiration comes from my kids, my wife, and the forests around my house. I consider myself a serious hobbyist and I hope you can learn something and get inspired from the projects and mistakes that I make. I will also show you how I organize and work in my small shop in 1 bay of my garage. I will share videos of my past, current, and future woodworking projects with the goal of getting you out in the shop making sawdust!