Guides for Buying Custom Wood Products
Written for buyers who have a wood product to make and want to know what to ask a factory.
- Specs
Oct 19, 2026Wood Finishes for Export: Oil, Lacquer and Stain Compared
Oil, wax, lacquer and stain compared for wood products: how each looks, wears and ships, and what to write in the RFQ so factories quote the same finish.
- Specs
Oct 5, 2026Solid Wood vs Edge-Glued vs Veneer: Which to Specify
Solid wood, edge-glued staves or veneer on a core: how each construction affects price, look, stability and compliance, and how to specify it in your RFQ.
- Sourcing
Sep 20, 2026How to Find a Wood Products Manufacturer That Fits
How to find a wood products manufacturer that fits your part: what to put in the RFQ, which factory type to look for, questions to ask and red flags to avoid.
- Specs
Sep 19, 2026Wood Moisture Content for Furniture and Wood Parts
What moisture content to specify for furniture parts, panels, flooring and pallets, how factories measure it and why the wrong number causes cracks and gaps.