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.
Yes, meranti wood can be a good choice for indoor furniture, particularly when you want an attractive hardwood at a relatively affordable price. It is commonly used for cabinets, tables, shelving, furniture frames, and decorative veneers. However, meranti is a commercial name covering several timber groups, not a single species with identical properties. The wood’s … Read more
Yes, crocodile wood can be a good choice for carving, particularly for decorative figures, relief carvings, and indoor sculptures. Its relatively fine texture, pale appearance, and good workability make it useful for shaping and detailing with sharp tools. However, the quality of the carving blank matters. Properly dried wood with suitable grain and few defects … Read more
Myrtlewood is an attractive hardwood known for its varied colors and distinctive grain. Its heartwood ranges from light orange-brown to grayish-brown or olive, often with darker streaks that give each finished piece a unique appearance. The wood comes from Umbellularia californica, a broadleaf evergreen tree native to southwestern Oregon and parts of California. It belongs … Read more
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is made by bonding layers of dried, strength-graded lumber, usually with adjacent layers arranged at right angles. The assembled layers are pressed until the adhesive develops the required bond, then machined into building components. Unlike plywood, which uses thin veneers, CLT uses boards to create thick structural panels. These panels can form … Read more
MDO plywood is a useful option when you need a smooth, paintable panel for an outdoor sign, exterior trim, or a similar project. It combines a plywood core with a resin-treated surface overlay designed to improve surface durability. Its main advantages are good paintability, a tough surface, and exterior-grade bonding. Its main disadvantages are higher … Read more
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) typically has a light to medium brown color, sometimes with wavy or curved grain. Woodworkers value it for its workability, attractive appearance, and ability to accept stains and finishes. Its naturally decay-resistant heartwood makes it useful for furniture, cabinetry, fence posts, and some boatbuilding applications. The sassafras tree also has a long … Read more