Getting Started With Woodworking
Plywood is an engineered wood that we make by bonding layers of wood veneer with glue to form boards of different thicknesses. It consists of softwood and hardwood. Some hardwoods that go to make plywood are oak, mahogany, and ash. Birch is another primary wood that we use to manufacture plywood, particularly Baltic birch with … Read more
Reclaimed wood is a very popular source of wood that we use for various woodworking projects. Reclaimed wood has a unique charm. If processed well, it can be the center of attraction anywhere that you use this form of sustainable wood. How to clean reclaimed wood is a widely-discussed topic. Once you procure this material, … Read more
We all know teak for its good looks but there are many more benefits that come with teak. Architects and designers love the versatility of this wood. The history behind teak draws us to it to make us appreciate it even more. Unfortunately, the huge popularity that teak wood enjoyed also led to its over-exploitation … Read more
Wood is a popular material for use in homes and construction alike. It’s important to consider the type of wood you use. All wood is not the same and as a woodworker or designer, you need to know about different types of wood. One of the most versatile and durable types of wood used today … Read more
We call wood in the form of planks and beams “timber,” and in the United States and Canada, we call it “lumber.” You can get lumber in different sizes and shapes, and it plays a crucial role as a construction material. In this post, we look at the two broad wood categories, softwood, and hardwood … Read more
Plywood is an artificially-made product made from wood and comes under the category of engineered wood. The manufacturing process of plywood consists of sticking three or more boards together to create a board of uniform thickness. Plywood consists of layers of wood veneer bonded together with a resin to form boards that we use for … Read more
Over 1,200 trees and shrubs come under the genus Acacia. It comes from the pea family (Fabaceae) and grows in Australia and North Africa, and sometimes in Asia and Africa. Other names of acacia include wattle and Asian walnut. In this post, we look at the various aspects and uses of this versatile type of … Read more
Tigerwood has several names such as muiracatiara, zorrowood, boroto, courbaril, African walnut, Congo wood, and Brazilian koa. Those using the term “tigerwood” might refer to Coula edulis, a west African tree, Lovoa trichilioides, African, or Goncalo alves from South America. Tigerwood comes under several different categories of wood and as many different names. So, identification … Read more
Mission-style furniture is the quintessential example of furniture made in a simple style. It is tough, heavy, and durable. Traditionally, craftsmen made this furniture using red or white oak. Nowadays craftsmen use other woods like ash, cherry, maple, and walnut to make Mission-style furniture. Mission-style furniture is sturdy and sometimes even chunky. You can identify … Read more
When we talk about Shaker-style furniture, we consider simple, elegant furniture with clean lines. This style of furniture emerged in the 18th century. This furniture came from a religious movement called the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, which we commonly call the Shakers. This guide to Shaker-style furniture includes what we know … Read more