What wood is best for Naval Architecture:
In total there are 58 timber options and recommendations for Naval Architecture, we have ordered the timbers by their availability status, click the timber name to view in depth details and specifications which will help you with your woodworking project.
Timber Recommendations: (10):
BalauThe colour of Balau can be variable depending upon the species: ranging from a pale brown colour, to a darker red-brown. I has a coarse texture with medium to large pores....
Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Not Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Western Red CedarOur Cedar is normally kiln dried, but please refer to the product descriptions. For cladding/exterior use this is air dried - please indicate your use or specify...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Very Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Dark Red MerantiThe heartwood of Meranti can be grey with a pinkish look. It can appear light pink to red. The grain is normally interlocked or crossed, and has a moderately coarse...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Moderately Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Green, fresh OakDepending on origin, the heartwood varies from light tan to deep brown, with distinct bands of early wood and latewood. The grain is usually straight, but irregular...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Moderately Workable - Availability: Readily available
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GreenheartThe heartwood of Greenheart is typically a pale olive green colour with darker streaks. The yellow-green sapwood is similar in colour to the heartwood. Grain/Texture: The...
Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Not Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Sapele MahoganyWhen newly cut the heartwood of Sapele is pink but then darkens to a red-brown or purple-brown on exposure. The grain is moderately interlocked or wavy, with a fine...
Durability: Somewhat Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Unsorted Redwood (Best Quality) - Joinery SoftwoodThe widely distributed species varies according to its origin. Typically, the heartwood of this redwood is pale reddish-brown and...
Durability: Moderately Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Seasoned OakDepending on origin, the heartwood varies from light tan to deep brown, with distinct bands of early wood and latewood. The grain is usually straight, but irregular or...
Durability: Durable (external use) - Workability: Slightly Workable - Availability: Readily available
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Southern Yellow PineThe sapwood of Southern Yellow Pine varies in width, and is white to yellowish, even orange-white or pale yellow. The heartwood is light yellow to red-brown,...
Durability: Somewhat Durable - Workability: Workable - Availability: Readily available
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WengeThe pores in Wenge are in no specific arrangement; solitary and radial multiples of 2-3. Brown mineral deposits can be present. The growth rings are distinctive but rays are...
Durability: Very Durable - Workability: Not Workable - Availability: Readily available
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