Getting Started With Woodworking
We consider acacia and cedar some of the best types of wood. They both come with multiple benefits. Both are hardwoods, but cedar is relatively more expensive than acacia. Although acacia produces less natural oil than cedar, it is relatively durable and we use both types of wood for woodworking projects, construction, flooring, and furniture. … 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
Acacia and Maple wood are two wood types that woodworkers frequently consider using in woodworking projects. Both types of wood are attractive and durable and you can use them for a variety of woodworking applications. Of course, there are some differences between the two kinds of wood that you would do well to know if … 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
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
Maple is one of the most versatile and popular types of wood in use in the United States for woodworking projects. We use it for flooring, cabinets, furniture, pool cues and bowling pins. Maple wood is easily available all over the country. It is affordable yet durable. Soft maple vs hard maple is a common … Read more
Wood is one of the most versatile and abundant materials available on earth. As a material, it is of great economic importance. Some woods are strong, hard, weather resistant, chemical resistant, or rot resistant, but none stands out for every possible function or use. Natural wood is of two main types – hardwood and softwood. … Read more
When you look for rare woods, zitan wood is a type of wood that comes to mind. This is an almost mythical wood in that you hear about it but rarely get to see it. Today zitan wood is heard of but rarely seen. Zitan or red sanders comes from the Eastern Ghats of South … Read more
One of the most controversial trees in the history of woodworking is the yew tree. The tree has a long history. The lumber that comes from this tree is also a topic of much discussion in woodworking circles. Is yew good for woodworking? Yes, yew wood has many useful applications. Despite the belief that it … Read more
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) spends $40 billion a year to combat termites. These pests destroy over 600,000 homes each year. We call termites “silent destroyers” because we only discover them after they have destroyed the wood completely. Does wood varnish prevent termites? It can prevent them. Termites, which we also call “silent destroyers” … Read more