Choosing a Wood Species for Your Record Console
Walnut, white oak, maple, cherry, madrone or myrtle: how each of our hardwoods looks in a listening room, and how to choose.
Solid Wood Record Storage by Collection Size
Every solid wood record console and LP storage piece we build, grouped by how many records it holds, from about 50 to 2,060, plus why solid wood beats MDF and veneer for heavy shelves.
Hardwoods vs. Softwoods: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters for Furniture
When people hear “hardwood” and “softwood,” it’s easy to assume one is strong and the other isn’t. In reality, the distinction has less to do with hardness and more to do with how the tree grows—an...
What Does “Responsibly Forested Wood” Actually Mean?
“Responsibly sourced.” It’s a phrase that gets used a lot. At Tomfoolery Wood Co., we try to keep it simpler than that. For us, responsibly forested wood means knowing where our material comes from...