Wood properties

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Beech

Description

straight grained

fine texture

light in colour

very hard, but easy to work with

steam bendable

Uses

furniture

toys

tool handles

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Oak

Description

very strong

light brown

open grained

very hard, but easy to work with

Uses

high quality furniture

beams

veneers

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Ash

Description

open grained, easy to work with

pale, often stained black

can be laminated

Uses

tool handles

sports equipment

furniture

ladders

veneers

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Mahogany

Despription

reddish brown

easy to work with

Uses

indoor furniture

shop fittings

bars

veneers

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Teak

Description

very durable, oily wood

golden brown

highly resistant to moisture

Uses

outdoor furniture

boat building

laboratory furniture and equiptment

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Scots Pine

Description

straight grained but knotty

light cream/ pale brown

fairly strong but easy to work with

inexpensive

Uses

DIY work

construction

simple joinery

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Parana Pine

Description

hard and straight grained

almost knot free

fairly strong and durable

expensive

pale yellow with red streaks

Uses

high quality furniture

doors

staircases

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Western Red Cedar

Description

lightweight and knot free

reddish brown

easy to work with but weak and expensive

naturally oily

Uses

outdoor uses

timber cladding

fencing

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Pitch Pine

Description

pale yellow with dark lines

fine texture

medium weight

stiff and stable

Uses

furniture

church pews

veneers

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Yew

Description

rich red brown

small hard knots

very durable

Uses

high quality furniture

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