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Best Wood For Guitar – Factors to Consider Before Buying a Guitar

When choosing a guitar, an important consideration is the type of wood that goes to make it. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an electric or acoustic guitar. The main features of a guitar are its body,...

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Teak Wood: Characteristics and Uses

Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood species that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Originally found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and south East Asian plantations, it now also grows in...

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Balsa Wood: Features and Uses

Balsa wood comes from Ochroma Lagopus. These trees are native to the rainforests of Central and South America. Here, these trees grow naturally from Guatemala in Central America to the northern and...

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Which is the Best Wood for Carving?

There are all kinds of wood, each with its individual characteristics which may suit wood carving or may not. With differences in color and texture, it is useful to know at the outset which is the best...

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Types Of Wood In Australia For Furniture Purposes

The Australian continent isn’t only large. Its vastness has also spurred a variety of species of trees that are used for timber. Australian timber today encompasses a vast directory of wood for...

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What is Sal Wood – Everything You Need to Know About it

One of the toughest timbers available today, sal wood has a hard and coarse grain. It is naturally a light-coloured wood but it turns dark on constant exposure to sunlight. It is highly resinous and...

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Best Wood For Cutting Board

When you’re cooking, it’s not enough to have good knives, you also need a sturdy chopping board. But which is the best wood for cutting board? In general, hardwood is a better option than the softwood...

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What is Mango Wood? Features and Uses

A preview of what is mango wood, its features, common uses and benefits.  So what is mango wood? Mango wood is the wood derived from the Mango tree (scientific name Mangifera Indica for its origin in...

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What Average Teak Wood Price You Can Expect From Your Manufacturer?

Considered among the most valuable tropical varieties, teak wood is known for its durability, strength, adaptability and beauty. Teak wood is highly resistant to water, termites and other damaging...

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Understanding Commonly Used Woods for Various Purposes

This article will discuss some of the leading types of wood used in various industries. Understanding these wood types would help before choosing one for your project or home use.Over centuries, people...

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