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.
MR glue is a type of glue that has moisture-resistant properties and is used to make moisture-resistant plywood or furniture. It can withstand cold water and hot water for a short time. Here “MR” stands for “moisture resistant”. Moisture resistance means the ability of a material to resist absorbing moisture or when immersed in water. … Read more
What is Chechen Wood? Chechen is durable, rot resistant, and extremely hard wood. It is commonly known as black poisonwood or Caribbean rosewood. Chechen is native to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Guatemala, Belize, and southeastern Mexico. Chechen got the name black poisonwood because of its toxic sap. It causes severe skin reactions similar to … Read more
What is Holly Wood? Holly is tough, heavy wood, and durable hardwood. It is commonly known as American Holly. It is native to the eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. American Holly is the whitest natural wood. Holly is widely used for ornamental and small decorative items. Holly can be a vine and … Read more
What is Koa Wood? Koa is a strong, durable, and fairly stable hardwood. Wood is known for its beautiful color variants. It is used for making, furniture, veneer, and musical instruments. It is commonly known as acacia koa. Koa is one of the most valuable hardwoods in the world. Koa is a large flowering and … Read more
What is Yew Wood? Yew is very durable, stable, and moderate rot-resistant softwood. It is used to make veneers, cabinetry, furniture, and musical instruments. Yew (Taxus) is a softwood, but it is harder than many hardwoods. It is heavy due to its high density. It is cultivated as an ornamental tree, native to western, central, … Read more
Hemlock is more durable, stronger, and harder than pine. Hemlock is slightly more expensive than pine. Both kinds of wood are suitable for making indoor and outdoor projects. Hemlock Wood Hemlock is lightweight, easy to finish, and a versatile softwood. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor purposes. There are many types of Hemlock, … Read more
