
For many centuries the tree was the only material for making furniture. Despite the triumph of technological progress, which has turned our lives, people continue to make furniture from wood.
Moreover, thanks to centuries of experience in the use of different tree species, study their properties, people have found the most optimal modes of production, processing and maintenance of wooden furniture. For some breeds are not suitable for the manufacture and use of furniture in various conditions on physical characteristics, and some - just absolutely contraindicated to keep in the house because of the energy features.
One of the main factors in the selection of wooden furniture is the appearance and texture of wood, from which the furniture is made. If the visual quality we will leave to your discretion, then with mechanical properties - hardness, wear resistance, strength and deform-ability - it is better to understand in advance. On the degree of wood density is divided into three main groups:
Soft rock: fir, cedar, pine, fir, juniper, linden, aspen, poplar, willow, alder, chestnut.
Solid species: larch, beech, birch, oak, elm, elm, sycamore, maple, mountain ash, walnut, ash, apple.
Very hard woods: acacia, boxwood, hornbeam, dogwood, birch, steel, pistachio, tissue.
Of course, that the furniture of hardwood - more wear than soft. However, this does not mean that only the hardwoods used furniture producers. Each species of wood are lots of other properties that have become virtues. Try to understand some of them.
NUT
Density: hard.
Color: from the greenish-gray to reddish-brown hues.
How often used: veneer, a thin slice for furniture, inlay expensive furniture. Black walnut - the most precious for its beauty and other qualities of a variety nut. Imported from America in two flavors: one is similar to the Persian walnut (but more dark and solid), the other - a softer, heavier and easier to process. Both versions are equally expensive and are used solely for veneers of expensive furniture and massive carved ornaments.
BIRCH
Density: hard.
Color: yellowish-white, sometimes brown.
How often used: Used in the form of peeled veneer, birch is often used for the most delicate and responsible work.
Features: obedient, but short-lived material, prone to rotting.
Because of its structure birch is very suitable for various staining. Solid and veneer birch is not a great difficulty in processing.
Karelian birch
Color: white-yellow with a pinkish or brown tint.
How often used: Used as a veneer for facing expensive furniture, often linked with elements of ebony and gilt bronze.
In contrast to the simple birch among the most expensive breeds.
When cut Karelian birch finds the most bizarre pictures, one of which is called "the bird's eye".
OAK
Density: hard, durable wood.
Color: from yellowish-white to yellowish-brown with a grayish or greenish white; in its natural color is rare, usually oak.
How often used: as an array or veneer, the effect in the thread, dark stained oak wood inlay is indispensable in the tree ..
Features: high resistance to rot, wood badly perceived spirit varnish and varnish, but is well glued.
One of the most popular and respected among Russians rocks. For all the beauty, the oak a few gloomy, so a massive suite might look in a small apartment is too hard. Most of the oak used Poles, Belgians, Belarusians and Romanians in the manufacture of furniture so-called "Flemish" style. For oak furniture, regardless of style, time and place of manufacture, is characterized by special structural strength and massive proportions. Almost always, oak furniture and decorated with rich and varied carvings.
Oak has a strong energy that can energize a long time. More suited to men, especially powerful remarkable person, who must make important decisions and ready to any trials. This tree is brave and courageous people.
BEECH
Density: solid, flexible, durable wood.
Color: from pinkish-yellow to reddish-brown.
How often used: Used as an array and less as a veneer, is used in virtually all types of furniture is especially suitable for the production of bentwood furniture.
Features: Well finished with nitro lacquer and polyester (practically without changing color), waxing, painted in various solutions and bleach.
One of the most used trees in the wood. Furniture made of beech wood is traditionally a cheaper alternative to oak. Well handled, polished, toned in every color, has a beautiful natural shine.
LARCH
Density: solid wood.
Color: is the order of twelve tones.
How often used: finishing materials.
Description: severe climatic conditions of growth contribute to the accumulation in larch large number of biologically active substances. In the chemical composition of the Siberian larch is natural bioflavonid - a substance that blocks the formation of free radicals. Therefore, during the life of the larch evaporates natural phytoncides - microscopic volatile substances to prevent colds and viral infections.
Larch - wood symbol of Russia, which has a magic power, quickly calming person, giving peace of mind, heals nerve damage. Larch - female tree, it helps to understand the everyday problems, to establish children's health, to do themselves, to attract the attention of men. Her influence helped to see the best side of life.
PINE
Density: software, easily scratched.
Color: light.
How often used: Used in furniture and upholstery manufacturing furniture pine furniture is perfect for a country house.
Features: resistance to decay, is well tolerated by fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
It is believed that the pine tree - the only one of the trees, which attracts the star and is a tree of immortality. In China and Indochina pine was considered a magical tree, bringing happiness and dispersion trouble.
Pine with its pleasant smell - one of most accessible material.
LINDEN
Density: durable plastic material.
Color: white.
How often used: apply in the thread and turned parts.
Characteristics: high permeability, and therefore badly exposed to paint, but readily accepts color of precious wood by staining.
Lime can be easily processed with cutting tools. Stamina by dampness, but is subject to worms. Best wood gives South linden; from it mostly makes the model, as well as all the carvings under the gilding.
CHERRY
Density: not very hard rock.
Color: orange-red with brown lines, pinkish-brown, dark with time.
How often used: for the production of exclusive furniture, perfectly combined in the furniture with carvings, stained glass with original ornaments and rounded forms.
Description: well to all types of processing.
Cherry is very easy planed, bent, varnished. Treated surface is very smooth.
Maple
Density: heavy, dense, solid and sturdy wood.
Color: light.
How often used: fairly rare, mainly for the manufacture of expensive furniture in the form of veneer. Of Canadian maple veneer sometimes produce a very bizarre texture called "bird's eye".
CEDAR
Density: low.
Color: light yellow or dark brown.
How often used: rarely in home furnishings, often in furniture for the sauna.
Feature: high resistance to moisture and rotting.
MAHOGANY
Density: high.
Color: in freshly cut wood is mahogany has a yellowish-red color, but over time gradually darkens, taking a brown-red or purple-red with prominent light and dark stripes color. How often used: expensive furniture.
Red tree is traditionally referred to as rock mahogany, sapele, evengi, some Australian Eucalyptus in general color and similar wood structure. The popularity of wood is not only in its beauty, but also the immutability of shapes and sizes of furniture of mahogany, which does not warp or crack when changing temperature and humidity.
ASH
Density: firm, slightly softer than oak.
Color: soft golden hues.
How often used: facing veneer, curved and carved furniture.
With great flexibility and plasticity, ash can make him pretty well-polished furniture. The rich texture of ash is best manifested when combined with strict and noble forms of furniture, giving them an attractive sophistication.
POPLAR
Density: software.
Color: golden.
How often used: in spite of the widespread prevalence in nature, furniture manufacturers rarely use poplar as a material in its production, mainly used for making expensive furniture.
Features: Low resistance to decay.
PEAR
Density: solid wood, little warp and crack.
Color: golden-pink.
How often used: tile veneer.
Features: dramatically shrinks.
Pear - a favorite materials carvers. Polished wood has a lustrous matte surface.
Methods wood
If the wood is already defined, then select the method of processing wood in the cellar. Especially because these methods only three: moraine, dyeing and varnishing. For good and quality furniture is most often used Morin: wood surface was covered with an alcoholic solution, leaving the preservation of its natural texture. In addition to the external effect in this way you can extend the life furniture, saving it in the best shape.
Types of wood and energy
You can treat it as you like, but about the power of trees and wooden furniture and their impact on a man they say many centuries. There are three main types of trees on the type of human exposure:
- Trees-"vampires" - when the contact reduces energy Rights aspen, poplar, chestnut, willow, spruce, bird cherry.
- Trees, "donors" - improving energy, give effect to the oak, acacia, birch, maple, mountain ash.
- "Neutral" - all the rest.
It is believed that the furniture from the trees "vampires" categorically not be kept at home. On the one hand, this furniture pulls negative energy, sores, etc., but along with it if it is next to this tree more than a certain time, it begins to pick up and good energy and may even lead to even disease. The strongest power in the selection of wood - aspen.
And finally, the most important thing.
Furniture from solid wood - quite expensive. Unprofessional easily be confused with the DSP array. To avoid mistakes, it is best to look at the cut wooden parts. If not, then you need to pay attention to drawing the tree: on Lump easy to find the same patterns, but never their natural tree lines are not repeated.
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Toronto Escort