Types of soft and hard wood, their features and applications
Wood, which is obtained from the trunk of trees and is cut to the board, is made up mostly of wooden materials used in the manufacture of furniture and furnishings. The type of wood we choose determines the beauty and strength of the built-in instrument. Many types of wood are available, each with its own characteristics.
In this article, the most common types of soft and hard wood and their features are expressed. (It should be noted that this is a translation, and the conditions for the sale and sale of wood in our country may differ from those mentioned.)
Popular softwood
When we say that softwood does not necessarily mean that this wood is weaker and less compact than hard wood. In fact, the main difference is the soft and hard wood in how they reproduce. Softwood is one of the poorest and hardwood producers. Soft woods come from pine family trees such as cedar, spruce, and pine, and their color is somewhat yellow or reddish. Since most pine family trees grow fast and straight, as a result, their wood, called softwood, is typically cheaper than hardwood.
It is relatively easy to find softwood that is stable. (Sustainable wood is a tree that grows on tree fields to ensure that endless wood resources are in place.) If we use this kind of wood, we will not participate in the deforestation process. And there’s always a wood source for our designs.
Here is a list of common softwood types and their features. (On the softness scale of 1 to 4, 1 is the softest wood.)
⇐ Cedar
The most common type of cider is its western red variety. Western red cedar, as its name suggests, has a reddish color. This type of wood is relatively soft (1 in scale 1 to 4) has straight veins and the bit is slightly fragrant. The western red cedar is used for outdoor projects such as furniture, decks, and buildings, because it can withstand wet environments without wearing out. The price of western red cedar is modest and can be found in many carpentry.
The crayfish is one of the most fragrant wood and is also strong enough to withstand the natural environment. So it’s great for the ship deck and patio furniture.
⇐ spruce
The most popular spruce is Poplar Douglas. It has straight clear veins and its brownish-red color. Spruce is often used for construction; however, it is cheap and can be used to build some furniture. Spruce does not have a very striking pattern and does not polish well, so the best time to use it when you intend to paint the final product.
Poplar Douglas is somewhat tight and is considered hard among soft woods. On a scale of 1 to 4, the scale is 4.
This wood is very common in carpentry and its price is also very cheap. It’s probably your temptation to make something with poplar wood.
⇐ pine
Pine has many varieties, including pandora, sugar, white and yellow. All of them are also made up of furnishings (furniture). Working with pine is very easy, because most of its species are relatively soft and good for carving.
Pine is usually used to make furniture because it is easy to form and polished.
In general, the pine is very well polished. Of course pineapple can be soaked, so when you use this kind of pine you should be careful. Pine is available in most carpentry, but the wood of wood found in carpentry often has a lower degree of wood than wood.
⇐ Mammoths (Redwood)
The mammoth tree, like the cedar, is used for outdoor designs because of its resistance to moisture. The mamuto tree is relatively soft and has straight veins. As its name suggests, its color is red. Working with a mammoth tree is easy, relatively soft (2 on a scale of 1 to 4) and its price is modest. Found in carpenters.
Most carpenters are interested in working hard wood. Color variation, texture and patterns of veins make some interesting furniture made of this kind of wood. The one that restricts the use of hardwood is their price. The materials made from some species of this tree can be very expensive.
Some hard wood can be found very hard, because they are cut off without worrying about the possibility of their extinction. (Their sample is Brazilian Balsam). It is not only a lesion for the environment, but also heightens the price of these wood. If you can, try to buy wood from sustainable forests. (Commercial tree plantations where wood supply is guaranteed.) Sustainable forestry can be sustained.
Here is a list of the most common hardwood and its characteristics. (On the hardness scale of one to five, 5 is the hardest wood.)
⇐ Asparagus
The color of the wood of the ash tree is from white to pale brown, and has straight veins. Working with this wood is simple (Hardness 4 on a scale of 1 to 5). It also gets very polished, but finding it harder and harder. This wood is not found in carpenters and is available in larger timber farms. Asparagus is a good alternative to white oak.
⇐ birch
Birch has two different types: yellow and white. Brusche yellow, pale yellow to pale white, and the interior is brownish brown to red.
The maple has two different types: soft and hard. Both cultivars are harder than most other wood. Hard stuff (5 on a scale of 1 to 5) is hard to work with, but it’s relatively easy to work with soft fixtures.
Both of these cultivars are cheaper than other hard wood due to their softness and straight lines, more durable than many other wood. Maple can not be found in carpenters, and you must go to the log dealers to buy it.
⇐ Oak
Oak is one of the most used wood for furniture. Oak is available in two red and white varieties. The hard oak (hardness is about 4 on a scale of 1 to 5) and it’s easy to work with. White oak is preferred to make furniture, as it has a more attractive appearance than the red oak. White oak is resistant to moisture and can be used in outdoor furniture.
Oak is commonly used for flooring and furniture because many people like it.
Oak is one of the trees that can be cut from radius to 4. In fact, the white oak that is cut in this form is cheaper than some other hard wood, such as cherry. Patterns of oak veins and beautiful electricity. Red oak can be found on many carpentry, but if you look for white oak, go to the timber shop.
⇐ poplar (Tabrizi)
Spruce is one of the hardest wood that is cheaper than other hard wood. Ashwood is relatively soft (hardness 1 on a scale of 1 to 5) that makes it easy to work with. The spruce is white and it has green or brown veins. Since spruce is not very beautiful wood, it is rarely used in elegant furniture and if used for this purpose it is almost always stained.
The spruce for drawer (where not seen) is a good choice because it is durable and inexpensive. Poplar wood can be found in larger carpentry. But timber sellers give us a better choice.
Spruce is suitable for making toys, bowls and small wooden handicrafts. Spruce takes better color than polished.
⇐ teak
As time passes, teak teeth rarer, but it’s still an essential part of outdoor furniture. Teak is very weather resistant. It is also beautiful (and of course expensive, a standard board of $ 24.) The teak gives a sensational feel and has a golden-brown color. Its hardness is 1 to 5 scale and is available only at larger timber farms and specialized suppliers.
⇐ walnut
The hardness of walnuts is about 4 on a scale of 1 to 5. The walnut wood is brown and it’s simple to use. Unfortunately, walnut wood is somewhat expensive (usually a standard board of about $ 8), and it’s hard to find large boards for large designs. Wooden walnut wood that can work great on it and is good for garment and decorations. You can not find walnut wood in carpentry, and if you need a lot of it, you should go to the timber merchants.Caspiandoor, using the knowledge and experience in the wood industry and having advanced tools and machinery, the ability to design and implement all types of cabinets, wood cabinets, helicopter cabinets (modern cabinets), membrane cabinets, construction and installation of various types of doors All wood, MDF door without PVC overlays in the implementation of designs on the door with a CNC machine, HDF door with uncoated PVC in the implementation of designs on the door with a CNC machine, a door with a melamine coating, the construction and installation of a wardrobe and wall cabinet And a variety of complex wooden structures throughout Gilan and Rasht for your loved ones.