Next, I had to cut away some nails that remained in the reclaimed ... signs under the microscope, and you can see how different the burn patterns look from the two different types of wood.

In their new book, “Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide’’ (Abrams, 2019), woodworkers Alan Solomon and Klaas Armster close with an imagined recounting of one tree’s story from sprout to salvage.

Quick, easy, and full of character – this sign adds a personal touch to any space. News Analysis: A political lesson for L.A.