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Zebrawood
The name zebrawood is used for wood with a figure that reminds of the striping of a zebra. The name will usually refer to a wood yielded by the species of Microberlinia, but may be applied to other woods; for example: Astronium fraxinifolium.
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Yosegi
Yosegi (or yosegi-zaiku) is a type of traditional Japanese mosaic woodwork which originated in the late Edo Period. Yosegi veneers are commonly found on the outside of Japanese secret boxes (Himitsu-Bako), but can also be used to decorate many other items such as trays, chests, and more recently, mouse mats.
The region of Hakone in […]
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Xylotheque
A xylotheque (from the Greek xylon for “wood” and “theke” meaning “repository”) is a wood collection.
But just as a library is something more than merely a collection of books, a xylotheque is something more than just collection of wood. Almost all rather developed countries with worries about their flora have at least one xylotheque […]
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Workbench
A workbench is a table used in woodworking, metalworking, and other trades upon which work of a specific nature may take place. Workbenches often have vices attached to them. Woodworking benches also make use of dog holes and bench dogs.
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Woodworking tools manufacturers
This is a list of manufacturers of Woodworking hand tools, hand-held power tools and stationary machines
Altendorf GmbH
Brands: Altendorf
Tools: table saws and panel saws
Black and Decker
Brands: Black and Decker, DeWALT, Delta, Porter-Cable, Elu
Tools: most hand-held power tools, benchtop table saws, stationary tools (Delta)
Robert Bosch GmbH
Brands: Bosch, Skil, Dremel
Tools: most hand-held power tools, benchtop table […]
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Woodworking joints
Joinery often refers to the part of woodworking that involves the joining together of parts of wood.
Traditional wood joinery techniques address the distinctive material properties of wood, often without resorting to mechanical fasteners. There are different types of joinery for different structures, for example the joinery used to build a house is different from […]
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Woodworking for Women
Woodworking for Women is the name of a magazine designed to help and encourage women in woodworking. The magazine publishes articles on woodworking projects, information on tools and advice on techniques, including basic how-to guides for novice woodworkers. Its first issue was released in January 2004 and it releases 6 issues per year.
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Woodworking
Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.
History
Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was certainly one of the first materials worked by primitive human beings. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood. Indeed, the development of […]
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Woodturning
Woodturning is a form of woodworking that is used to create wooden objects on a lathe. Woodturning differs from most other forms of woodworking in that the wood is moving while a (relatively) stationary tool is used to cut and shape it. Many intricate shapes and designs can be made by turning wood.
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Wood-plastic composite
Wood-plastic composite is a composite material lumber or timber made of recycled plastic and wood wastes. Its most widespread use is in outdoor deck floors, but it is also used for railings, fences, landscaping timbers, cladding and siding, park benches, molding and trim, window and door frames, and indoor furniture. Manufacturers claim that wood-plastic […]
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