timber Wood

History Of Pine Trees

Since the year eight hundred ten the city of Venice, Italy has been standing strong and mighty with its ever present clock tower, and St. marks square. what few people know however is that ‘The city of Venice rests on the hearts of Larch.’ In the ninth century the name ‘Pine’ had yet to be [...]

Oak, Maple – Fine Hard Wood For Flooring

For those who want to build a hutch or small desk, or install a hard wood floor in their home, it is important that they choose the correct type of wood. Just a bit of research and reading can give the layman enough information about woods to make the proper choice. Each type of hardwood [...]

What do you think of the beginning of my short story? (warning possible graphic violence)?

This is the opening of my short story that I'm writing for a contest on another website. The main character is suppose to be evil, so I'd really like your opinions on whether I've pulled it off. Any other comments, are of course accepted as well. Thanks BB. David watched as his men dealt with [...]

From Forest to Lumberyard: Forestry Equipment Cuts, Harvests and Transports the Trees

Forestry equipment is powerful machinery responsible for the harvesting of logs in the woods. This general classification is subdivided into three different process types: cutting equipment, harvesting equipment and transporting vehicles. all of these devices are designed to cut, clean and transport logs from one location to another. Mechanical engineers have designed and developed machines [...]

Sideboard Furniture That Answers Sustainability Concerns

Advocates for sustainability like to limit the amount of material that they take from the environment. They have a very Gandhi like mindset. Gandhi once insisted that his grandson retrieve a short pencil that he had thrown in the dirt. Much like Gandhi, advocates for sustainability prefer to use salvaged items in their furniture. Restoration [...]

History of Teak Wood

Teak, also known as Tectona Grandis, is a tall, straight deciduous tree that grows with buttressing stems and a large crown. Teak is native to South East Asia and its natural distribution goes from the Indian subcontinent through Myanmar and Thailand to Laos. we do not know if the teak stands in Indonesia are native [...]

Can i make an electric guitar with cedar wood?

hi i am planning to build a solid body electric guitar and want to know if i could use cedar?i just think that it would look really nice thanks! Cedar is very commonly used on acoustic and classical guitars for its soft nature and appealing grain. however it is not common on solid bodies. in [...]

Wooden Furniture: Traditional and Comfortable

If you really want to know about use of wooden furniture in modern day, you will need to go through few newest lines of modern dining tables. on a closer inspection, you will be able to find these are well- constructed dining table. this amplified by presence of minimalist designs on it. Giving importance to [...]

Wood Stove Prices

For centuries, people have used stoves for the purpose of cooking and heating. Wood stoves came into existence in the early 18th century. These stoves used wood as the primary fuel source but it could also be supplemented by coal. Over the years, wood stoves decreased utility wise and were used more as decorative pieces. [...]

How Much Does Firewood Cost?

If you don’t heat with wood, then you might wonder, How much does firewood cost? the answer varies according to your location, sources available to you, type of wood you buy, and the amount of effort you’re willing to put into it. A typical range of costs for firewood is between $125 and $200 for [...]