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.
Pine is one of the most affordable and widely used softwoods for woodworking and construction projects. It is valued for its strength, stiffness, durability, and shock resistance. Although pine is classified as a softwood, many pine species are stronger than some hardwoods. There are more than 100 pine species worldwide, but only a few are … Read more
Hickory wood is stronger, durable and more shock resistant than Ash wood. Ash wood is not rot resistant so it is not suitable for outdoor purposes whereas Ash wood can be used for outdoor purposes. But ash wood is easier to work with than hickory wood because the density of ash wood is less. Ash … Read more
Overview Mahogany is one of the most popular hardwoods in the world. It is known for its strength, durability, rich reddish-brown color, and attractive grain. Because of these qualities, mahogany is widely used for furniture, cabinets, flooring, boatbuilding, veneers, and decorative woodworking. In most cases, mahogany has a straight grain, although some boards may show … Read more
Mahogany wood is more durable, stable, and stronger than Meranti wood. Mahogany is known to be a premium expensive hardwood. Meranti is moderately durable wood good for furniture. Meranti wood (Shorea spp.) Meranti is medium density hardwood, It gives a pale pink to brown and reddish-brown appearance. Wood is versatile wood used for many purposes, … Read more
Overview Poplar(Populus) is a light, strong, and shock-resistant wood. This is a great wood, which can be used for many purposes. Poplar wood is commonly used for making furniture, paper, craft, cabinets, wooden toys, plywood, etc. Poplar is a common name of 25–30 species of deciduous flowering plants in the family Salicaceae, It is native … Read more
Padauk Wood Padauk wood is known for its durability, strength, and stability. These properties make it a versatile wood used for many purposes. Padauk is a common name for several species (around 35 accepted species). Some popular types include African Padauk, Burma Padauk, and Andaman Padauk. Pterocarpus is a large, fast-growing tree (evergreen to deciduous), … Read more