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Buying Hardwoods |
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These are some things to consider when buying Scottish hardwoods Character Boards may be very uniform or they may have pronounced colour variation and some wild grain such as burrs. This is very typical in Scottish hardwoods and is due to the environment and climate in which our trees grow. More and more people are selecting boards which have a more natural character that don't look as if they could be plastic! Movement Timber shrinks as it dries out and swells when it gets damp. It can also twist and warp if it gets dried and wetted unevenly. Some movement should be expected in all timber while working and when in use due to moisture variations through the section. This should be accommodated in all designs. Working with high character boards During drying it is very common that timber splits at the ends and it can also get small surface cracks or checks. There will also be greater movement around defects such as knots or burrs. While highly characterful boards are more likely to deform during drying and working it is also these boards that are very often the most stunning when finished. Careful working can display their full glory and it is almost always worth the extra effort to use these boards where a character piece is wanted. Making the most of Scottish timber Every board has its own beauty and what to one person may be a defect is to another a wonderful feature in the wood. Many characterful features can be incorporated into a finished piece and indeed all features can be incorporated into the most naturalistic work. However, if you view a particular feature as a defect it can often be worked around with a careful cutting plan that minimises waste |
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Contact: Andrew Seatter or Alan Falconer, Falkirk Wood |
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