Hardwoods

• straight grained
• hard but easy to work with
• light in colour

Used for;

• toys
• tool handles
• furniture

• Open grained
• hard but easy to work with
• brown colour (dark)

Used for;

• beams
• high quality furniture

• open grained
• easy to work with

Used for;

• sports equipment
• tool handles
• furniture

• reddish - brown
• easy to work with

Used for;

• furniture
• shop fittings

• durable, oily
• golden in colour
• resistant to moisture

Used for

• outdoor furniture