Choosing Elements For Your Wood Shaping Activity.

Here's a simple test: Take two wood scraps, one pine

, one oak, and drive a nail into each. You will discover that the pine is easy to penetrate, and that the oak is very hard to break through. It is important to educate yourself on wood varieties prior to launching a woodworking venture.

You can work with either soft or hard wood. Hardwood is more costly than soft wood, but the decision should be based on what your working with. You'll need to first drill a hole through hardwood before driving a nail or a screw.

For those who are new to the craft and have a few tools and even less cash, choosing a softwood like pine, derived from an evergreen tree will be more comfortable to manipulate and easier on your pocket. If you make a mistake and have to start over, you won't feel so bad throwing a pine board on the scrap heap.

Cedar, pine, fir, and redwood are four popular softwoods used in woodworking. Cedar is a popular choose for its strong, clean aroma, and its deep warm color. It's a popular choice for outdoor projects such as deck furniture because it doesn't rot easily. The same goes for redwood, a resistance to moisture that makes it stand up over the years. Pine generally has distinctive knots that recall the beautiful look of an early American piece but too many knots can weaken the wood and make it difficult and frustrating to work with, especially if the knots are near the edges. Fir is a moderate wood, harder than most softwoods but still classified as such. Because it doesn't have a particularly interesting grain pattern, it's a good choice if you're planning to paint rather than stain when you've finished your project.

Brightly colored fall leaves that tumble to the ground as a sign of winter are the hallmark of hardwood trees. Cherry, oak, and maple are all popular woodworking varieties. Oak can either be red or white. White oak tends to cost less than its red counterpart as it is a favorite for its rarity, and beauty. Cherry is a favorite woodworking material as it tends to be softer than oak and therefore more malleable to maneuver. If you like the rich look of maple, keep in mind it comes in both soft and hard varieties. Stick with the soft maple and let the old pros with their power tools deal with the hard variety. Poplar is among the softest of hardwoods, but often has streaks and won't give your project the beauty of other choices.

If you have chosen to work with pine, keep this in mind. Hardwoods provide greater consistency than softwoods and they also absorb less moisture. So plan ahead and buy the wood at least two weeks before you will need it. To make extra sure the wood dries out, separate the pieces so air reaches all sides.

by: Vivian Summers

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