Woods

Question 1

Oak

Answer 1

Strong, hard tough, works well, durable.
Expensive, heavy, prone to splitting, can be physically hard.
Garden furniture, construction, high quality furniture.

Question 2

Mahogany

Answer 2

easy to work, durable, finishes well.
grain can be variable, prone to warping physical hardness varies.
Furniture, veneers, floorboards.

Question 3

Beech

Answer 3

physically hard, tough, polishes well.
Can be prone to warping, not suitable for outside applications. can be difficult to work.
Workshop benches, school desks, furniture.

Question 4

Pine

Answer 4

straight grain, easy to work with.
knots can make working difficult.
construction, roof joists, floorboards, furniture.