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.
Wenge wood Wenge wood(Millettia laurentii) is known for its high density, durability, natural color, and rot-resistant properties. It is a versatile wood that is used for many purposes. Wenge wood is an excellent choice for any interior and exterior project, widely used for flooring and musical instruments. Wenge wood is also known as faux Ebony, … Read more
African walnut (Lovoa Trichilioides) African walnut is a moderately strong and durable hardwood, also it has good working properties. The grain of African walnut is slightly interlocked and has a uniform texture. It is widely used for plywood and veneer sheets. African walnut is not related to true walnuts in the Juglans genus But is … Read more
Maple is a creamy white hardwood from a deciduous tree that sheds its leaves each autumn. Maple is not naturally rot-resistant, So it is not suitable for outdoor applications, but it is one of the popular woods for interior use. It is commonly used for quality flooring, furniture, plywood, and veneer sheets. Maple is hard, … Read more
Walnut wood is dark, hard, dense, and tight-grained. It is known for its great color, grain, and reliability. Walnut wood comes from the trees that are the common source of edible walnuts. Claro walnut is harder and more expensive than black walnut. Claro walnut wood is light pale brown while black walnut is lighter pale … Read more
Meranti and pine are both excellent species. There is a great demand for furniture and construction. In this post, you will know the difference between Meranti and Cedar Wood. Meranti wood is more durable and stable for outdoor furniture than cedar wood. Pine wood is pale yellow, whereas meranti wood varies in color from light … Read more
Cedar is a wonderful wood species. It is a durable and strong softwood. Cedar doesn’t shrink, swell, warp. Therefore it is an excellent choice for exterior siding. Spanish cedar is harder than western red cedar. Western red cedar has straight grain while Spanish cedar may also have interlocked grain. Spanish Cedar (Cedrela odorata) Spanish cedar … Read more
