Materials: Timber (Hardwood and softwood)

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  1. 4. Pale cream with an even grain. Easy to form, takes stain colour well, used for construction and furniture
  2. 5. Slight pink tint, close grain. Tough, durable and smooth to finish
  3. 6. Dark-reddish colour, very close grain. Cuts and polishes easily, gives a fine finish, used for high-quality furniture
Down
  1. 1. Pale coloured with aesthetically pleasing grain. Lightweight, easy to form, used for construction and decking
  2. 2. Pale coloured with a contrasting darker grain, knotty. Durable, easy to machine, high sap content gives it good water resistance, used for exterior building and flooring
  3. 3. Pale coloured, narrow grain. Flexible and good for steam bending, tough, used for sports equipment
  4. 5. Pale and wide-spaced grain due to it being a fast-growing hardwood. Very soft and easy to form, often used to make models
  5. 7. Moderate-brown colour with unique and attractive grain markings. Tough and durable, polishes well, used for quality furniture