WOODWORKING: MOST USED ARTIFICIAL WOODS

 


Welcome back! 

Today I want to start telling you a short story . 

When I was a child I used to play in the football team of my country. 

I was one of the most timid children and immediately, because of my nature, I was relegated to the role of defender.

What does it mean to be a defender? 

Being a defender of a Football Team means you have to stay there, near the penalty area of your team and never cross the halfway line, being careful to stop the opponents forwards.

artificial woods

So do the dirty work, grab and kick and then the other players take the credit and honor of the victory. 

In fact, most of the other children could go on the attack and score some goals, or at least try to do it.

There is no greater satisfaction for a child who plays football! 

So, sometimes, I also felt useless and marginalized within the team. 

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WOOD: MOST USED SPECIES

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Welcome back in my Apprentice Woodworker's Blog!

We continue our Trip inside  the Joinery facing one of the most important issues: Wood Types (or, more properly, Wood Species) .

You can't plan and  start a job without knowing the material that you'll use!

And you can't choose the right wood if you don't know the characteristics of the most common species at least.

Often, in front of an object or furniture made of wood , appreciating the warmth and grain I asked myself:

What  kind of wood it is?

wooden gazebo

That's why I asked George (the woodworker who guides me in this adventure) to help me carry out this essential guide.

In fact, continuing to read this article you too can:

 

  • Recognize the most common Wood Types
  • To know its characteristics
  • Choose the right material for your projects

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