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What timber is best for furniture?

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American whitewood. Liriodendron tulipifera. Second rate in its use for furniture, but excellent as a good stable sub-base, or where painted furniture is required. It machines easily and is excellent for making jigs. It is confusingly called tulipwood poplar, and some timber merchants 'dress it up' by calling it tulipwood! read more

Oak Wood is the best wood for furniture making. It is very hard and durable. Oak wood color depends on the tree species from where it was cut. Oak wood can also be used as a veneer, which allows cabinet makers to make cheap cabinets that offer the beauty of oak. Oak wood is the wood that is cut from an oak tree. read more

A beautiful wood, perhaps more in the burr veneer form than in the slightly plain solid form. Although mild and easy to work it can prove less exciting than its European counterpart. Regardless of aesthetics, however, this is a magnificent furniture-making wood. read more

Timber Tales: Choosing the Best Wood for Timber Furniture With the abundance of timber species available, choosing a material can come down to aesthetics, usability, and what makers prefer. Kate Milton spoke to several makers in the Handkrafted community about which timbers they like to use. read more

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