Wood

We create pressure-treated lumber by processing wood to make it more durable. While some wood becomes resistant to insects, decay, and damage from moisture, pressure treatment also creates fire-resistant wood. You can choose from a variety of different types of pressure-treated wood depending on your type of project. Alternatives to pressure-treated wood come in handy … Read more

The natural beauty of wood is undeniable. If managed properly, a forest can supply an unlimited supply of raw materials. Wood is the most environmentally friendly and long-lasting material that you can find. Further, the beautiful colors, hues, and grain patterns add attraction. Walnut and rosewood are two prime examples. Walnut vs rosewood is a … Read more

The beautiful wood grain and color of walnut often motivate woodworkers not to change the color of the wood. But sometimes, they may use walnut as an alternative to another more exotic wood. Ebony is one such wood than could be replaced by walnut on occasion, and a woodworker may or may not alter the … Read more

When you plan your woodworking projects, one of the first considerations would be what type of wood to use. Initially, you might have to decide whether to use softwood or hardwood. Usually, the choice would be hardwood because it is strong, robust, and durable. Two prominent hardwoods you might use are maple and mahogany. Maple … Read more

The type of wood you use can have an important bearing on the quality of your work. Choosing the most suitable type for your woodworking project is the first important decision you need to make before you start. Two types of wood, maple and cedar wood are common choices for making furniture, cabinets, and flooring. … Read more

When it comes to selecting prime wood for making hardwood cabinets, you would want to consider various factors like price, availability, appearance, and durability of the wood. Two prominent types of wood in the world of woodworking are birch and spruce. While spruce is softwood birch is hardwood. Each of them is unique in its … Read more

Two types of commonly used wood are birch and acacia. You would hear these types of wood discussed a lot in woodworking circles. What are the differences? Which one is better than the other? These are the questions you might look for answers to. It is good to know the details about these types of … Read more

If you have been in the woodworking field long enough, you would definitely come into contact with or handled acacia and mahogany. These two types of wood hold a very popular position in the world of woodworking. Acacia is the more common of the two and is generally cheaper. Mahogany can be very expensive depending … Read more

When you need wood of significant quality for your woodworking projects, two of the best types of wood that you can use are walnut and cherry wood. Both these woods make excellent furniture and hardwood flooring and are widely available across the United States. Walnut and cherry wood are two kinds of wood that played … Read more

Teak and redwood are two of the most well-known and widely used wood species in the United States. While teak wood is a hardwood and is native to tropical countries in Asia and Africa, redwood, a softwood is a permanent resident of the United States. Teak and redwood find countless uses in various woodworking projects. … Read more