This article was originally published with the title “ The Properties of Resinous Timber ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 21 No. 8 (August 1869), p. 122 doi:10.1038 ...

In this video we will go over the most common material and their properties. Wood can be split into 3 main categories. Hardwoods, softwoods and manufactured boards.

Woodturning an invasive species from Hawaii proved to be a tough challenge due to the wood’s unexpected density and hardness. Entirely composed of end-grain, the wood required significantly more ...