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Black Walnut – A Prized Timber By : Sean Winstanley Black Walnut, which has the Scientific or Latin name of Juglans Nigra, is one of the most admired hardwoods in the furniture trade at the present time, especially in the United Kingdom. Prized for its dark brown colour by end users and for its strength, yet high workability by woodworkers, it’s no wonder that demand for this hardwood is at an all time high. American White Oak Furniture By : Sean Winstanley American White Oak, Latin name Quercus alba, is a popular American hardwood with Furniture Manufacturers across the world. As well as the more recently fashionable use as hardwood flooring, American Oak has been used for centuries for manufacture of cabinets, doors, panelling, kitchen and bedroom furniture, as well as more traditional uses for ship building, barrels and casks. Its popularity is well deserved: the grain is mostly straight and regular, giving an even effect through out the piece, as well as being easy to work for furniture makers, and its light colour enables it to be stained to the ideal tone for the furniture required. History Of Teak Furniture By : ghostevyta Ever since ancient times, civilization has been aware of the benefits of teak. The wood is easy to work with, and its resistance to decay has made it not only a popular timber tree, but also a valuable resource. The strong structural properties of teak made it the favorite choice for shipbuilders since the middle ages. Furniture Restoration May Be More than Just a Do-It-Yourself Project By : Braden Kirkendall Furniture restoration is heard in a variety of settings. If you like watching do-it-yourself shows, shows that help determine the value of antiques, like the Antique Road Show on PBS and other similar programs, you may someday find yourself looking around your home and thinking you've got some furniture restoration projects you wouldn't mind taking on yourself. Before starting those projects, read this article to save yourself some headaches down the road. Furniture Refinishing Basics For The Average Person - Furniture Refinishing By : Braden Kirkendall One of the most common means of furniture restoration is furniture refinishing. Refinishing furniture can breathe new life into pianos, tables, chairs, cabinets, bookcases, jewelry boxes and other items that have started to look a little bit worn. But, is furniture refinishing really a do-it-yourself job that you would want to tackle on your own?

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