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.
What is Alder Wood? Alder is a soft, light, and straight-grained hardwood. It is the softest wood in the hardwood group. Alder wood is not as hard and strong as other hardwoods, but it is popular because it has an attractive appearance, close grain, and uniform color. Alder wood is not durable, nor is it water … Read more
Black walnut wood is durable, straight, and darker in color than butternut wood. Black walnut wood can be used outdoors, whereas butternut is not suitable for outdoor use. The most significant difference is that butternut is a soft wood, whereas black walnut is a hardwood. Butternut Wood Butternut wood, also called White Walnut, is recognized … Read more
Port Orford Cedar wood is stronger, more stable, and heavier than Western Red Cedar. Port Orford has a straight and regular grain with a moderate natural luster. Cedar Wood is an excellent choice for clothing storage because of its aromatic smell. Port Orford Cedar Wood Port Orford Cedar is also known as Lawson Cypress. The wood … Read more
Poplar wood is harder, stronger, and more stable than pine, but pine is easy to work and takes finish better than poplar. Pine wood is known for its natural resistance to decay and insect infestation, especially certain varieties like Southern Yellow Pine. Poplar Wood Poplar is a durable, strong, and highly stable hardwood primarily used … Read more
What is Ash wood? Ash wood is a strong, durable, stable, shock-resistant hardwood native to eastern and central North America. It is one of the most popular hardwoods, widely used for fine furniture making, flooring, cabinetry, and building construction. Ash wood is not naturally rot-resistant; it tends to rot due to constant exposure to moisture … Read more
What is Beech Wood? Beech is very hard, strong, durable, and straight-grained wood. It has good strength properties and is often used for making furniture and cabinetry. Beech Wood is one of the hardest wood species and comes from deciduous plants. It has long been used to make railroad tracks. Beech is native to Europe, … Read more