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Logs and Lumber : Types of Wood Special thanks to the original source of http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/consumer/rediscovering-hardwoods/types-of-wood/ Comparing American Hardwoods, Softwoods and Tropical Hardwoods Wood products are known for their natural beauty, but when selecting a type of wood for your next cabinetry, flooring, furniture or millwork project, it is important to also …

Logs and Lumber :Glossary of Wood Terms Glossary of Wood Terms A glossary of terms related to hardwood species Checks:Longitudinal separation of the fibers in wood that do not go through the whole cross section. Checks result from tension stresses during the drying process. Compressive Strength Parallel to Grain:Maximum stress …