Fish Brothers Timber Talk Blog

Straight talk about hardwood, woodworking and buying lumber in Tulsa.

Welcome to Fish Brothers Timber Talk.

This is where we share practical information about hardwood lumber, woodworking projects, finishing products and what to know before you walk into our wood shop. If you are building something in Tulsa and want to make better decisions about your materials, this is for you.

We are not here to overcomplicate things. We are here to give you clear answers, real guidance, and useful information you can apply in your shop.

Here are some topics we will cover in our posts:

Hardwood Lumber Buying Guides in Tulsa, Oklahoma

If you are new to buying hardwood lumber, you will find straightforward guides that explain:

• What hardwood lumber is?

• How board feet are calculated?

• What 4/4, 5/4 and 8/4 mean?

• How lumber is priced?

• What to look for when selecting boards in person at the shop.

We break down common questions we hear every day at our hardwood lumber shop in Tulsa. The goal is simple. Help you feel confident walking into the shop and choosing the right wood.

Woodworking Tips for Beginners and Experienced Builders

Whether this is your first project or you have been building for years, we cover practical woodworking topics like:

• Choosing the right hardwood species for furniture

• Understanding domestic vs exotic lumber

• Avoiding common beginner mistakes

• Planning custom woodworking projects

• Selecting finishes and oils

These articles are written from real shop experience, not theory.

Hardwood Finishes, Supplies, and Product Education

We also use this space to explain the products we carry in the shop, including:

• Wood glues

• Oils and finishes

• Sealers and protectants

• Shop supplies

If we bring in a new product, you will find clear information here about what it does, who it is for and how to use it correctly.

Serving Woodworkers in Tulsa and the Surrounding Area

Fish Brothers Board Company is a locally owned hardwood and exotic lumber shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Most of these posts are based on real conversations that happen in the shop every week.

Why We Started Timber Talk?

A lot of people walk into the shop and say the same thing.

“I didn’t know a place like this existed.”

Others say they felt unsure about buying hardwood because they thought they needed to know more before coming in.

Timber Talk blog is an additional resource to help our customers make solid decisions and share guidance. You do not need to be an expert to build something solid. You just need good information and access to the right materials. As always we welcome everyone to stop by the shop and ask questions, that is what we are here for.