Typical Hardwoods Suitable for Joinery Works ~- Beech † hard close grained timber with some silver grain in the
predominately reddish yellow to light brown colour. Suitable for
all internal joinery. Approximately density 700 kg/m^3. - Iroko † hard durable hardwood with a figured grain and is
usually golden brown in colour. Suitable for all forms of
good class joinery. Approximate density 660 kg/m^3. - Mahogany (African) † interlocking grained hardwood with good
durability. It has an attractive light brown to deep red colour
and is suitable for panelling and all high class joinery work.
Approximate density 560 kg/m^3. - Mahogany (Honduras) † durable hardwood usually straight
grained but can have a mottled or swirl pattern. It is light red
to pale reddish brown in colour and is suitable for all good class
joinery work. Approximate density 530 kg/m^3. - Mahogany (South American) † a well figured, stable and
durable hardwood with a deep red or brown colour which is
suitable for all high class joinery particularly where a high
polish is required. Approximate density 550 kg/m^3. - Oak (English) † very durable hardwood with a wide variety of
grain patterns. It is usually a light yellow brown to a warm
brown in colour and is suitable for all forms of joinery but
should not be used in conjunction with ferrous metals due to
the risk of staining caused by an interaction of the two
materials. (The gallic acid in oak causes corrosion in ferrous
metals.) Approximate density 720 kg/m^3. - Sapele † close texture timber of good durability, dark reddish
brown in colour with a varied grain pattern. It is suitable for
most internal joinery work especially where a polished finish
is required. Approximate density 640 kg/m^3. - Teak † very strong and durable timber but hard to work. It
is light golden brown to dark golden yellow in colour which
darkens with age and is suitable for high class joinery work
and laboratory fittings. Approximate density 650 kg/m^3. - Jarrah (Western Australia) † hard, dense, straight grained
timber. Dull red colour, suited to floor and stair construction
subjected to heavy wear. Approximate density 820 kg/m^3.
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