Types of timber

Types of Wood for Woodworking Solid wood — that is, wood cut into boards from the trunk of the tree — makes up most of the wood in a piece of furniture. The type of wood you choose determines the beauty and strength of the piece. Many varieties of wood are available and each has its own properties. The following sections introduce you to the most common types of soft- and hardwoods. Sampling some softwoods Softwoods aren't weaker than hardwoods. Softwoods come from coniferous trees such as…

Our entries on the types of wood used for boardwalks might have you wondering: What types of wood are more durable than others? You may recall that in our wood series, we went over the Janka hardness ratings of wood. But when it comes to durability, Janka numbers only tell...

Ever wondered about the hardest and softest woods in the world?

Information on box dimensions, and woods used in our wood boxes.

Learn the different types of wood and their uses. Explore softwoods, hardwoods, & engineered wood products used for woodworking, building and furniture.

Router Bits Shape Chart

For the north and east facing external walls I aim to clad them in a dark coloured wood. These parts of the building will be viewed from the relatively busy road that runs past the site. I have cho…

A guide to various wood types like acacia, mahogany, beech, mango, maple, oak, redwood, teak, yew and a few others that you may not of heard of before

Choosing what type of flooring to install can be difficult. Seeing pictures of tile, wood, stone, concrete, and painted flooring can help you to choose