Woods

open grained. Easy to work with. Pale cream colour. can be LAMINATED.

USES: Tool handles, sports equipment, furniture, ladders, veneers.

Strong. light brown wood. Open grained. Very hard. Easy to work with.

USES: High quality furniture. Beams. Veneers.

straight grained. Light in colour. Hard. Easy to work with. STEAM BENT. relatively cheap.

USES: Furniture, Toys, Tool handles

Reddish- brown in colour. Easy to work with.

USES: Indoor furniture. shop fittings. bars. veneers.

durable. oily. golden brown in colour. Highly resistant to moisture.

USES: outdoor furniture. boat building. laboratory furniture and equipment.

Straight grained but knotty. Light in colour. Strong. Easy to work with. Inexpensive.

USES: DIY work. Constructional work. Simple joinery.

Hard. Straight grained. Almost knot free. Strong. Durable. Expensive. Pale yellow.

USES: High quality pine furniture.

Light weight. Knot free. Reddish brown. Easy to work with. Weak. Expensive. Naturally oily.

USES: Outdoor uses: fencing.

Pale yellow. Medium in weight. Stiff and stable.

USES: Furniture. Church pews. Veneers.

Rich red brown. Small hard knots. Very durable.

USES: high quality furniture.