| The key ingredient for any woodworking project is | | | | in your woodworking project. Here is an overview: |
| good wood. How do you know what is the right | | | | Pine - This wood is soft and has a light color. It is |
| choice in wood for your project? You may find | | | | easy to work with and great for a variety of |
| instructions on your woodworking plan, but in many | | | | projects. It can be used on projects that will be used |
| cases the choice of wood is up to you. This is | | | | for both indoor and outdoor items. |
| something that you have to learn. It is a skill to | | | | Cedar - Cedar is a wood best for indoor use. It can |
| choose the right wood for your project. | | | | tolerate the different temperatures within a home |
| Two Points | | | | well. It does dent easily, though, so this is something |
| There are two main points that you can use when | | | | to keep in mind. |
| choosing wood for your project. The first is cost and | | | | Oak - Oak is a heavy wood. It is a hard wood and |
| the second is skill level. You will have to consider cost. | | | | quite durable. It works great for furniture. |
| You do not want to spend all your money on wood | | | | Mahogany - This wood is popular for use in furniture |
| for your woodworking project. You also have to | | | | items. It has a variety of look to it. |
| think about your skill level. If you are just beginning | | | | There are many more types of wood, but this is a |
| then using expensive cuts of wood doesn't make | | | | nice look at your options. When you go shopping you |
| much sense. You are bound to make mistakes, so | | | | will see all the different types. Make sure that you |
| why not use cheaper wood to start out. | | | | learn how to recognize a high quality wood from |
| A Third Point | | | | lower qualities and how to test whether a wood is |
| As you get more advanced there is a third point that | | | | soft or hard. Having some general knowledge before |
| you should consider and that is the woodworking | | | | you shop will help you to find the perfect wood for |
| project itself. You will want to choose wood that will | | | | your woodworking plan. Also do not be afraid to ask |
| look good and that will work for the type of project | | | | questions. The salespeople at the lumber store will be |
| you are doing. For example, if you are making a | | | | happy to help you. Explain what you are working on |
| bookcase for your mom then you will want to use | | | | and ask if they have recommendations. |
| nice wood that will look beautiful in her home. | | | | The whole idea of a woodworking project is to |
| Options | | | | create beautiful finished pieces. When you choose |
| Now that you know what to consider when choosing | | | | good wood, you can ensure that your finished |
| wood, you now need to look at your options. There | | | | projects will be something that you can be happy |
| are many different types of wood that you can use | | | | with. |