Draw Manga. Tom Carpenter

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      Uses: Outdoor furniture, exterior millwork, interior and exterior siding

      Sources: United States and Canada

      Characteristics: Straight, variable grain pattern with coarse texture. Lower density and fairly light-weight. Saw-and sanding dust can be a respiratory irritant. Naturally resistant to deterioration from UV sunlight, insects and moisture.

      Workability: Soft composition machines easily but end grain is prone to splintering and tear-out

      Finishing: Takes stains and clear finishes well, but oils in wood can bleed through painted finishes unless primer is applied first

      Price: Inexpensive to moderate where regionally available

       C. AROMATIC CEDAR (TENNESSEE)

      Uses: Naturally-occurring oils seem to repel moths, making this wood a common closet and chest lining. Also used for veneers and outdoor furniture.

      Sources: Eastern United States and Canada

      Characteristics: Straight to wavy grain pattern with fine texture. Red to tan in color with dramatic streaks of yellows and creams. Distinct aroma emitted when machined, and dust can be a respiratory irritant.

      Workability: Machines similarly to western red cedar

      Finishing: Takes stains and clear finishes well

      Price: Inexpensive

       D. REDWOOD

      Uses: Outdoor furniture, decks and fences, siding

      Source: West coast of United States

      Characteristics: Straight, fine grain with few knots or blemishes. Relatively light weight. Reddish brown with cream-colored sapwood. Naturally resistant to deterioration from UV sunlight, insects and moisture.

      Workability: Machines and sands easily

      Finishing: Takes stains and clear finishes well

      Price: Moderate to expensive and not widely available in all nominal dimensions

       E. CYPRESS

      Uses: Exterior siding and boat building. Interior and exterior trim, beams, flooring, cabinetry and paneling.

      Source: Mississippi delta region of the United States

      Characteristics: Straight, even grain pattern with low resin content. Naturally resistant to deterioration from UV sunlight, insects and moisture.

      Workability: Machines and sands easily

      Finishing: Takes stains and clear finishes well

      Price: Inexpensive where regionally available

SAMPLING OF EXOTICS

       A. PADAUK

      Uses: Indoor furniture, cabinetry, flooring, turning, veneer

      Source: West Africa

      Characteristics: Coarse texture, straight interlocked grain

      Workability: Machines easily with sharp steel or carbide blades and bits

      Finishing: Takes stains and clear finishes well

      Price: Moderate to expensive

       B. ZEBRAWOOD

      Uses: Turning, inlay, decorative veneers, furniture and cabinetry

      Source: West Africa

      Characteristics: Interlocked, light and dark varigated grain pattern

      Workability: Somewhat difficult to machine. Use carbide blades and bits

      Finishing: Can be difficult to stain evenly

      Price: Expensive

       C. WENGE

      Uses: Inlay, turning, decorative veneers

      Source: Equatorial Africa

      Characteristics: Hard, dense straight grain with coarse texture. Heavy.

      Workability: Dulls steel blades and bits quickly, so carbide cutters are recommended. Drill pilot holes for screws and nails.

      Finishing: Pores should be filled before finish is applied

      Price: Moderate

       D. HONDURAS MAHOGANY

      Uses: Indoor and outdoor furniture, veneers and trim, boat-building

      Sources: Central and South America

      Characteristics: Straight, interlocked fine grain. Dimensionally stable.

      Workability: Machines well with carbide blades and bits

      Finishing: Takes stains and clear finishes well

      Price: Moderate

       E. PURPLEHEART

      Uses: Pool cues, decorative inlay, veneers, indoor and outdoor furniture.

      Sources: Central and South America

      Characteristics: Straight grain with coarse texture

      Workability: Gum deposits in the wood make it difficult to machine; cutting edges dull quickly

      Finishing: Takes stains and clear finishes well.

      Price: Moderate

       F. TEAK

      Uses: Boat-building, indoor and outdoor furniture, veneers, flooring

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