Wood Polishing Methods
To polish wood: sand the wood smooth, stain to check shade of the chosen polish, apply polish on one surface at a time, wipe away excess before it dries and apply a finish.
Types of Wood
Wood is classified based on strength, weight and colour. Jackfruit, Pine, Sal, Babul, Matti are strong wood types. Mango, Teak, Shivan are moderately hard, while Rubber needs to be treated before use.
Tools
The tools of woodworking are classified as Power Tools (those requiring electricity), Hand Tools (those requiring manual effort), Measuring tools and Assorted Equipment (aimed at cutting, chiseling and presicion incisions.)
Clear Finishes
Polishes differ from each other in appearance, durability, safety and maintenance. Commonly used polishes are Wax, Shellac, Nitrocellulose lacquer, Conversion Varnish and Linseed Oil.
What is Wood?
Wood is the earliest known natural building material known to mankind. It is derived from tree trunks and branches, whose outer layer is called the Bark. Underneath the bark, is a cylinder of thin-walled, delicate layer of cells that are ….
