Sustainable Woodworking

   This post is focusing on the ways you can improve your carbon footprint, and stay working in the trades you love. Since my start in the trades, I've always been interested in new ways to improve efficiency, Most times to the dismay of my mentors, when it didn't workout. (the traditional ways stick for a reason) Read more to hear the ways that I have improved woodworking efficiency to lessen the impact  environmentally.

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         Innovation in a trade that has been around for thousands of years, can be tough to say the least. Alas through more modern approaches they can be "tweaked" and improved.
    1- I improve my impact by working with salvaged material. heritagesalvage.com Working with salvaged materials is not only more cost effective, but it limits the huge amount of waste created by others. 
         2-  Working with more environmentally friendly, glues, thinners, and finish-coats. I pick turpentine over paint thinner because it is less toxic and still gets the job done. Elmer's wood glue over other brands, because it contains less toxic solvents/carriers. I always chose alcohol based finish coats like shellac over polyurethanes not because of durability but again to be a better eco-stewart.  
    3- Working from a shared makers space will also lower your impact, It's also a great way to learn new tricks, become more respectful, and meet new friends. www.chimeraarts.org 
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