Acacia wood furniture lasts for many years and did not quickly succumb to outdoor elements, attesting to Acacia’s durability and resilience. Acacia, of course, is considered the hardest of hardwoods with its remarkable resilience to weather and high density. Acacia is a tree genus of around 160 species; it originated in Australia, but it is … Read more
A wood species usually becomes expensive due to its beauty, rarity, durability, resistance to moisture and rot, and how easy you can work with that wood. You could always outsource the rarest and most expensive wood to satisfy your cravings for sophistication and luxury if you have an unlimited budget. But do you know the … Read more
Oakwood has always been a highly utilized wood throughout the centuries. The Viking longships, for example, used oak planking. Besides, in the Middle Ages buildings, Oak wood had been used for interior paneling, like in the prestigious buildings of the House of Commons and the Roman Catholic church of L’église Saint-Girons. So, if you want … Read more
Have you ever wondered why ancient people prefer to build monuments using stones? Look, for example, at the Great Pyramids of Giza, Stone Henge, or the ruins of Puma punku, and you will see that most extant ancient monuments were made of stones. But why did they prefer stones over wood? Of course, the reason … Read more
My best friend and I were discussing the other day whether Alder was hardwood or not. I told him it was hardwood, but he seemed incredulous of me. Thus, I insisted I was hundred percent sure. Of course, Alder is somewhat unique, for it has the distinct characteristic of being a soft to medium range … Read more
You might be familiar with the saying, “When a storm comes, bamboo bends but doesn’t break.” So, you might have thought bamboo must be pretty tough if it doesn’t break even when buffeted by violent and howling winds. You might also say that bamboo is even stronger than wood. But is bamboo really stronger than … Read more
Most woodworkers would intuitively ask—as if it is second nature to them—if the wood they would use would stain well. Similarly, if you would use poplar wood, it is but natural to ask whether it stains well. However, the answer to this question is—It doesn’t stain well. The reason is that its texture and porosity … Read more
Many woodworkers would say that Hemlock is an excellent wood for various woodworking projects, which is indeed true. You can use it to make roofing, crates, light framing, and boxes. Besides, it exhibits strength and other unique qualities necessary for many woodworking projects. But when it comes to its hardness, many woodworkers would often get … Read more