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Wood Type Identification

The document provides an overview of various types of wood, including Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Birch, Red Oak, Beech, Maple, White Oak, and Mahogany, highlighting their characteristics and common uses. Each wood type is noted for its strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making them popular choices for furniture and construction. The document emphasizes the unique properties of each wood, such as grain patterns, color, and workability.

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Wood Type Identification

The document provides an overview of various types of wood, including Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Birch, Red Oak, Beech, Maple, White Oak, and Mahogany, highlighting their characteristics and common uses. Each wood type is noted for its strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making them popular choices for furniture and construction. The document emphasizes the unique properties of each wood, such as grain patterns, color, and workability.

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Wood

Identification
David Chavez
Oak

1.Oakwood is cut from oak trees


and is known for its robust
strength, uniform textures, and
beautiful grain in its bark.
2.Oak is one of the oldest and
toughest woods globally, with
more than 600 species available
in nature.
Cherry
• Cherry wood is an extremely
strong, durable, stable
hardwood, widely used for
making furniture and cabinets.
• Cherry wood is the most prized
hardwood furniture in America
and is preferred by carpenters
worldwide.
Walnut
• Coarse due to open pores.

• Furniture, cabinets, flooring, gun stocks,


paneling, veneers, novelties, and knick-
knacks.
Birch
• Birch wood has a close, straight grain and uniform texture.
• It is used for firewood, turnery, furniture, cabinetry, tools handles, plywood,
flooring, and shoe heels.
Red Oak
• Red Oak wood is cherished for its
adaptability and aesthetic appeal.

• It is known for its unique hue,


workability, and abundant supply. Red
oak is figured with medullary rays, which
are smaller than white oak
Beech
• Beech is a light, homogenous wood that
does not darken naturally over time
• It is used for smoking purposes in the
food and beverage industry

• Beech wood is heavy, easy to work with,


and good for milling, turning, and
carving
Maple
• It is not naturally rot-resistant, so it is not
suitable for outdoor applications

• Maple is hard, heavy, and stable wood.


• It is valued for its decorative
wood, which is used for
furniture, paneling, and
Black gunstocks
walnut
• The wood is rich in color,
strength, and durability
White Oak

• White oak wood is a hard, durable, and moisture-


resistant hardwood native to eastern North
America

• It is a popular wood for furniture, flooring, and


boatbuilding
Mahogany

• The wood is very hard,


heavy, and strong, with a
rich, red-brown color and
attractive, crooked grain.
• It is among the world's
most prized and hardest-
wearing timbers, mainly
used for fine furniture.

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