!44: What to Consider When Buying Wood for Woodworking - It's Important

!±8± What to Consider When Buying Wood for Woodworking - It's Important

Okay, you've decided to man up and take on your own wood working project. You need wood for your project and not just any kind of wood but the perfect type of wood. You find yourself at the lumberyard and have absolutely no idea what to look for. No need to worry, this article covers what to look for and will help you when you consider buying wood for woodworking.

The first to note is choosing the correct type of wood is going to lead you to success. You see, wood has its own personality and each type acts differently. That's why you need to know what to look for. While keeping this in mind, know that that you don't need to be an expert to construct beautiful and luxury wood projects but you do need to be aware of a few key points. Let's take a look at some of these points below:
Grades of Wood- Every single type of wood has a grade that is assigned to it. When we refer to "grade," we mean the quality of the wood. For example, wood that contains knots and cracks in it will yield a lower grade of wood. For starters, find the type of wood with the fewest defects and don't find yourself relying on the grade of the wood. Inspect it yourself and don't let the price scare you off (you're making beautiful and luxury art work, remember?) If you plan to paint the wood, choosing a lower grade will be okay but remember that when the quality is lower, so is the over strength. Milling - When we talk about how wood is milled, know that there (3) three ways that we can refer too: plain-saw (cutting the board on all sides starting from the outside and traveling to the center), through and through (this method is the easiest and most efficient way to cut a log), quarter-sawn (when buying wood for woodworking, this type of board is the least efficient route to take but the most attractive). Choose the Correct Cut - While talking about the wood cuts, we refer to plain sawn which is the most common type of wood in the lumber yard. These types of boards also bend and warp easier than the other type of cuts due to the direction of the grain in the wood. Rift-sawn which are the middle of the line when speaking of price but have a straight pattern in the grain. Quarter-sawn are the most expensive of the three boards and could be considered better of the (3) three boards also. Consider all types when planning your project. There's no reason to rush into a decision.

While we could go farther into depth, the above will get you started without overwhelming you. Consider these the basics when you debate buying wood for woodworking. You'll need to learn all of these if you want to make a useful hobby from the woodworking and if you wish to be successful in your future projects. Give it a shot and remember to be patient. You need to walk before you run!