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When trying to complete a wood project art artwork you must be careful of your choice of wood. Numerous species take on different characteristics. They are due to the way that the wood is sawed and cured. There are hardwoods from deciduous trees and softwoods from coniferous trees. There are two basic wood grades. One of the hardwoods is mahogany. It can be used for quality furniture such as cabinets; boat construction; wood facings and veneers. There is also walnut which suits for gunstocks, solid and veneered furniture, novelties, cabinetry and wall panelling. While oak which is strong with good bending qualities and durable can be used for furniture, trimming, boat framing, desks and flooring. Maple has fine textures. It is strong and hard. Has moderate shrinkage and machines well. Best used in flooring, fine furniture and woodenware such as bowling alleys. There is also cherry which can be used as cabinet making, boat trim, novelties, solid furniture handles and turned projects. Another is rosewood. It is very hard and has a dark reddish brown colour. It is fragrant and close grained. It is hard to work and takes high polish. Used in musical instruments, piano cases, tool handles art projects, veneers and furniture. The last is teak which is best used in fine furniture, panelling, shipbuilding, doors, window framing, flooring and general construction.

The other type is softwood, such as pine which has uniform texture, works easy and finishes well. It resists shrinkage, swelling and warping. It used in house construction, panelling and trim, also used for furniture, moulding and boxes. While hemlock is used for construction lumber, planks, doors, boards, panelling, sub flooring and crates. Fir works easy and finishes well. Has low resistance to decay. It can be used in furniture, doors, frames, windows, plywood, veneer, general millwork and interior trim. The other type is redwood which is suitable for outdoor furniture, fencing, house siding, interior finishing, veneering and panelling. Spruce is strong and hard and has moderate shrinkage and light in weight. So that it is used for masts and spars for ships, aircraft, crates, boxes, general millwork and ladders. What about cedar?? Its fresh sweet door and reddish in colour makes it a choice. Then is easy to work and uniform in texture and is resistant to decay. That can be used in chest making, closet lining, shingles, posts, dock planks, novelties and Venetian blinds.

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