Timber, News, Information & Further Reading:

Please find below a selection on news articles produced by the WoodU group. These articles contain specific focuses which details the unique properties of popular timbers along with suggested applications for the timber. We also regularly produce woodworking guides on how to improve your woodworking skills and knowledge. These articles are collected for our own group of website and are regularly updated. All link open in a new window and are directed to our primary news source.

30Nov 23

BAMBOO BOOSTS: POLE VAULTING WITH WOOD

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-pole-vault//

Bamboo Boosts: Pole Vaulting with Wood When you think about Pole Vault, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Bamboo, plays a significant role in this sport. How Wood is ...

28Nov 23

PADDLING WITH WOOD: THE PERFECT BALANCE FOR CANOEING AND KAYAKING

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-canoeing//

Paddling with Wood: The Perfect Balance for Canoeing and Kayaking When you think about Canoeing/Kayaking, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Cedar, Ash, plays a ...

26Nov 23

FENCING WITH WOOD: STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-fencing//

Fencing with Wood: Strength and Flexibility When you think about Fencing, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Maraging Steel, Bamboo, plays a significant role in this ...

24Nov 23

WOOD & ARCHERY: A PERFECT MATCH

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-archery//

Wood & Archery: A Perfect Match When you think about Archery, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Yew, Osage Orange, Bamboo, plays a significant role in this sport. How ...

22Nov 23

SURFING ON WOOD: THE PERFECT WAVE

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-surfing//

Surfing on Wood: The Perfect Wave When you think about Surfing, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Balsa, Cedar, Paulownia, plays a significant role in this sport. How ...

20Nov 23

WOOD & YACHTING: CRAFTING A LASTING LEGACY

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-yachting//

Wood & Yachting: Crafting a Lasting Legacy When you think about Yachting, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Teak, Mahogany, Oak, plays a significant role in this sport. ...

18Nov 23

WOOD AND TRACK: CRAFTING THE PERFECT THROW

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-track//

Wood and Track: Crafting the Perfect Throw When you think about Track and Field, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Ash, Birch, plays a significant role in this sport. ...

16Nov 23

WOOD FOR WINNERS: TABLE TENNIS BLADES

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/wood-in-table//

Wood for Winners: Table Tennis Blades When you think about Table Tennis, wood might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, wood, especially Cypress, Limba, Koto, plays a significant role in this sport. ...

14Nov 23

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN TIMBER MOULDINGS

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/modern-wood-mouldings//

The Modern Period Timber Mouldings Introduction Architecture has witnessed exponential changes over the last century. From the 'Modern Period', typified by functionalism and minimalism, to the current ...

14Nov 23

EDWARDIAN ERA: THE REFINEMENT OF SIMPLICITY IN WOOD MOULDINGS

https://www.wooduchoose.com/blog/edwardian-mouldings//

Edwardian Wood Mouldings Introduction The Edwardian Era, spanning from 1901 to 1910, marks a period of transition in British architecture. As the flamboyant styles of the Victorian age gave way to simpler, more refined ...