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.
Loblolly Pine(Pinus taeda) is an evergreen coniferous species of Pine(Pinus). It is native to the Southeastern United States. Loblolly pine is a common species of tree in the United States. It is a versatile pine species, used for Furniture, pulpwood, plywood, composite boards, posts, poles, pilings, crates, boxes, pallets, etc. Loblolly Pine is preferred for … Read more
Kebony Wood Kebony is well known for durability, stability, and low maintenance. It is a great option for exterior and interior projects. It is a natural and sustainable engineered wood. Hardness is an important factor in flooring, decking, and exterior applications. In this way, Kebony has great hardness (Janka Hardness 1619 LBF). Kebony is Non-toxic … Read more
Cedar wood is stronger, durable, and more resistant than Pine Wood. The color of Pine Wood is light, whereas Cedar is slightly darker than Pine. Cedar and Pine are both popular woods that are most commonly used for making furniture, flooring, and fences. So it isn’t easy to choose between these two types of wood, … Read more
Introduction Red Balau (Shorea ochrophloia) and Ipe (Handroanthus spp.), also known as Brazilian Walnut, are two popular hardwoods used for outdoor projects—especially decking. Red Balau is native to Southeast Asia (Sumatra and Malaysia), while Ipe comes from Central and South America. Both are strong, dense woods, but they differ in durability, hardness, and maintenance needs. … Read more
Introduction Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a hardwood tree native to Eastern North America. It is also known as sugarberry or American hackberry. This wood is not widely exported and is mostly used within its natural region. Hackberry wood is moderately heavy and has a straight grain that gives it a uniform look. It offers decent … Read more
Ipe (Handroanthus) is also known as Epay and Brazilian Walnut. It is native to Central and South America. Ipe is widely used as an ornamental tree for parks and residential areas. Its colorful flowers attract everyone. Apart from decoration, Its timber is widely used for flooring, decking, veneer, and many other applications. Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) … Read more