Understanding Woodwork
Understanding and appreciating the timbers used in a project adds a substantial difference to a furniture piece.
There are many species of timber that can be utilised for many different processes. Some species are great for veneering, where others are fantastic for furniture bending. Incorporating the right timbers into your design makes a vast difference in end appearance, quality and potential profit.
Take the image at the top of the page as an example, it shows how the stunning figure of the timber and the ebony inlay adds contrast and enhances the aesthetics greatly.
Timber species
If we were to talk about every aspect of the thousands of different timber species we as woodworkers could use, we'd all be here for years. But understanding the timbers that we use day to day, or in a particular assignment is crucial.
Different species will provide different qualities that we want to use in a project. For example "Tasmanian Oak" is actually not one species. When purchasing "Tasmanian Oak" a woodworker should be aware that this product is actually a reference for eight different timber species found in Tasmania that share the same qualities and timber growth patterns, colour tendencies and textures as each other.
Tasmanian Oak is well known and well regarded as a fantastic woodwork material used for construction of almost any furniture product. It has a natural brownish-red colour. It has great turning properties and can be easily cut to any shape without much difficulty due to its fibre structure.
For more information on the timber species Tasmanian Oak, or other species. Consult The Australian Timber Database for information. If selecting and purchasing timber, the Harper Timber database is also a good reference tool.
Different species will provide different qualities that we want to use in a project. For example "Tasmanian Oak" is actually not one species. When purchasing "Tasmanian Oak" a woodworker should be aware that this product is actually a reference for eight different timber species found in Tasmania that share the same qualities and timber growth patterns, colour tendencies and textures as each other.
Tasmanian Oak is well known and well regarded as a fantastic woodwork material used for construction of almost any furniture product. It has a natural brownish-red colour. It has great turning properties and can be easily cut to any shape without much difficulty due to its fibre structure.
For more information on the timber species Tasmanian Oak, or other species. Consult The Australian Timber Database for information. If selecting and purchasing timber, the Harper Timber database is also a good reference tool.
Just a few popular timber species. Each with its own distinct grain, colour and texture features.