Hardwoods

Cards (5)

  • Ash
    • pale colour with narrow grain
    • Flexible, shock resistant and laminates well and good for steam bending
  • Beech
    • slightly pink grain with close grain
    • Finishes well and is very durable.
  • Mahogany
    • dark-reddish colour, very close grain
    • Finishes well and is very durable.
  • Oak
    • moderate brown colour with unique grain markings
    • Finishes to a high quality.
    • Tough and durable.
  • Balsa
    • pale and wide-spaced grain
    • Very lightweight, soft and thin, prone to snapping.