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Softwood
Come from Coniferous trees so they grow quickly
Hardwood
Come from Deciduous Trees so they grow slow
Property’s of Softwoods
Typically easy to work with and less dense
Property’s of Hardwoods
Typically hard to work with and very dense
Pine
Softwood
Pine advantages
Durable, Easy to work with, Cheap and Lightweight
Pine disadvantages
Can warp, crack and splinter
Pine uses
Construction and furniture
Cedar
Softwood
Cedar Advantages
Natural oils make it resistant to water and fungal growth
Cedar disadvantages
More expensive than pine but not as strong
Cedar uses
Outdoor furniture, fences, sheds boats
Larch
Softwood
Larch Advantages
Tough, durable and resistant to water
Larch Disadvantages
Costs more than other softwoods
Larch uses
Structural components and boats
Oak
Hardwood
Oak advantages
Strong, durable and has a attractive grain when finished well
Oak disadvantages
Expensive, becoming rarer, Harder to work with, corrodes iron and steel
Oak uses
High end furniture and alcohol barrels
Mahogany
Hardwood
Mahogany Advantages
Attractive finish and easy to work with
Mahogany disadvantages
Very Expensive, Environmental issues, Can cause skin rash and breathing problems
Mahogany uses
High quality furniture and jewellery boxes
Beech
Hardwood
Beach advantages
Tough, does not crack or splinter easy and good for children
Beech disadvantages
Expensive, not resistant to moisture, not suitable for exterior use
Beech uses
Toys, Cooking implements and furniture
Balsa
Hardwood
Balsa advantages
Extremely light weight and easy to cut
Balsa disadvantages
Easily damaged due to it being soft and weak
Balsa uses
Model making, surfboard cores and historically used to make rafts
What is this joint
Half lap joint
What is this joint
Comb joint
What is this joint
Dowel joint
Mortise and tenon Joint
Dove tail Joint
What is this joint
Mortise and tenon Joint
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