Timber blogger shares brief information about wood and woodwork tools that help artists to make a wooed project. We post about types of wood and uses.
The tradition of wood art has been going on for centuries. In this modern time, many machines and tools have come, which has made the work of woodwork easy.
African walnut wood is highly valued for its strength, durability, and attractive appearance, native to West tropical Africa. It is golden yellow to reddish brown, sometimes with darker streaks and veins. It gives excellent results after finishing. African walnut wood is commonly used for high-quality furniture, cabinetry, flooring, paneling, veneer, and decorative items. It is … Read more
Satinwood is a hard and durable wood prized for its yellowish-brown appearance and various uses. It is also called Ceylon satinwood. Satinwood comes from the small to medium size Satinwood tree. There have been only two major species of satinwood: East Indian Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia) and West Indian Satinwood (Zanthoxylum flavum). East Indian Satinwood is … Read more
Teak wood is more durable and rot-resistant than Meranti wood. Meranti wood is also considered a durable hardwood but is less resistant to decay and insects than Teak Wood. Teak wood is more suitable for furniture or outdoor projects than Meranti wood. Teak wood comes from the Tectona grandis tree species, the family Lamiaceae. Meranti wood … Read more
Oak wood is more durable, stable, and rot-resistant than Tulipwood. That’s why Oak wood is considered more suitable for outdoor purposes. What is Tulipwood? Tulipwood has a high density and is resistant to insects, making it suitable for various applications, from furniture making to musical instrument manufacturing. Tulipwood, also known as Brazilian tulipwood. Its comes … Read more
What is Snakewood? Snakewood is known as one of the most expensive woods in the world. It is prized for its unique appearance, durability and rot resistance. Snakewood is native to the coastal regions of northeastern South America. Snakewood got its name “Snakewood” because wood’s pattern is like a snake’s skin. # Snakewood Scientific name … Read more
What is Bubinga Wood? Bubinga Wood is also known as African Rosewood, which is native to tropical regions of Africa. It has excellent strength, durability, and rot resistance ability, making it a good choice for furniture. There are 16 more species of Guibortia, of which 13 are native to Africa. It is a large hardwood … Read more