Zebrawood Read more about Zebrawood Title with weight Zebrawood - 46 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 12/4 Strengths Stripy figure Good finish Hard, heavy and stable Weaknesses Can be expensive Veneer buckles Contrasting density of bands Key Uses Banding for decorative effects Turning Carving Marquetry Veneer Hardness Varies between light and dark bands Sources West Africa Texture Moderately coarse and not particularly even
Shedua Read more about Shedua Title with weight Shedua - 50 lb/cu ft Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 12/4 Strengths Nails/screws well and glues without difiiculty Can be brought to an excellent finish Medium strength properties in all categories - except bending Weaknesses Moderate blunting effect on tools due to silica content Poor steam bending classification Medium movement in service Key Uses Furniture Cabinet making Turnery Musical Instruments Veneer Flooring Hardness Medium Sources Africa Texture Moderately Coarse
Olivewood Read more about Olivewood Title with weight Olivewood - 55 lb/cu.ft. Image Strengths Excellent Resistance to Abrasion Stains and polishes to an excellent smooth finish High Strength Properties in Bending, Stiffness, Crushing Strength and Resistance to Shock Loads Weaknesses Nailing requires pre-boring Large movement in service - dries slowly with a tendency to check and split Interlocked grain makes it a difiicult timber to work, Moderate blunting effect on tools Key Uses Turning Furniture Tool handles Veneer Flooring Hardness Hard Sources Italy Texture Fine and even
Lacewood Read more about Lacewood Title with weight Lacewood - 34 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Straight grain structure Lace-like figure Finishes well Weaknesses Sawdust can cause skin and respiratory irritation Key Uses Furniture Gunstocks Veneer Cabinet making Hardness Medium Sources South America Texture Coarse
Douglas fir - 33 lb/cu.ft. Read more about Douglas fir - 33 lb/cu.ft. Title with weight Douglas fir Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Uniform texture Distinctive patterning Relatively strong Weaknesses Can be brittle and splinter Knots can be a problem Key Uses General construction General joinery Plywood Veneer General marine Hardness Harder than might be expected for its weight Sources West coast - BC to Mexico Texture Neither fine nor coarse, but uniform and relatively easy to work
Chechen Read more about Chechen Title with weight Chechen - 62 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 Strengths Fairly easy to work Glues and finishes well Natural luster Weaknesses Tearout may occur with interlocking grain Key Uses Veneer Furniture Turned objects Hardness Hard Sources Central America Texture Medium to fine
Bocote Read more about Bocote Title with weight Bocote - 50 lb/cu.ft Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Distinctive grain Relatively easy to work Weaknesses Few wide boards available High wastage Key Uses Furniture Flooring Veneer Hardness Hard Sources Central America, West Indies Texture Fine to medium, and uniform
Bloodwood Read more about Bloodwood Title with weight Bloodwood - 60 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Amazing colour Fine and Even Texture Weaknesses Limited dimensions Wide sapwood Key Uses Furniture Cabinet making Fishing rods Veneer Inlay work Turning Hardness Hard Sources South America Texture Fine to medium
Birch, Yellow Read more about Birch, Yellow Title with weight Birch, Yellow - 44 lb/cu.ft Image Thickness 7/8 (S2S) 4/4 5/4 6/4 8/4 10/4 12/4 Strengths Widely Available and Economical Fine and Even Texture Close-grained and easy to work Weaknesses Considerable movement when dry Not durable Some inconsistent grain Key Uses Furniture Veneer Interior Trim Plywood Hardness Moderate Sources North America Texture Fine and even
Birch, Natural Read more about Birch, Natural Title with weight Birch, Natural - 44 lb/cu.ft Image Thickness 4/4 Strengths Widely Available and Economical Fine and Even Texture Close-grained and easy to work Weaknesses Considerable movement when dry Not durable Some inconsistent grain Key Uses Furniture Veneer Interior Trim Plywood Hardness Moderate Sources North America Texture Fine and even
