Timber!!!

An introduction.

Reveals our attitude to nature
Environmental and Ecological

Inventive use of its products/ materials/ processes
- Timber = fuel, construction, paper.
- Forests = oxygen, medicines, life in general.

Hardwood/Softwood
Hardwood: Deciduous (broadleaf) e.g. Oak
Softwood: Evergreen (conifers) e.g. Pine

Hardwood and Softwood have ddifferent cell structures
Produce different seeds

Far more varieties of hardwood.
Softwood used more commercially.

FSC- Forest Stewardship Council - Manage Forests
http://www.fsc.org/

From saw mill through to industrial methods.

From a Log
Flat (plain) Sawn
Rift Sawn
Quarter Sawn

Moisture Content  - kiln dry/ air drying
Or go for Green Timber

Veneer - Plain Sliced or Rotary
Go to veneer selector for information. It has a veneer of the month!
http://www.veneerselector.com/

Fixtures and glues
Screw and glue and various joints

Lamination and Bending
Turning
New Developments http://www.reholz.de/