So WhatWoodWorks is a handy tool that we have designed to help our customers understand all the different species, their common uses and unique set of attributes. Whether its for outdoor use, indoor projects, furniture, flooring or even boat building, this chart can be a great help with selecting the right wood species and even learning about some new ones.

What wood works best for wide boards?

American Ash, Poplar/Tulipwood, Sapele, Iroko, American Oak or Beech

What wood works best for indoors?

American Oak, American Ash, Poplar/Tulipwood, Redwood Pine, Black Walnut or European Beech

What wood works for outdoors?

Iroko, Sapele, European Oak, Siberian Larch, Douglas Fir or Canadian Cedar

What wood works for painting?

Sapele, Meranti, Idigbo, Poplar/Tulipwood, European Beech or Redwood Pine

So we pride ourselves on supplying a very large variety of projects from a piece of wood for a school project. then a musical instrument and small child’s toy. Then to windows, doors, boats or wood for large international shipyards. So, with this variety we often give inspiration for What Wood Works. Which sometimes also gives some reassurance that you are on the right track with your project. And so using an appropriate timber species, sizes or quality.

However, there is always the option to come and visit us at Quarry Way, Waterlip, BA4 4RN, United Kingdom, we would love to learn about your project and find out What Wood Works. So if you are unable to travel to see us to get some inspiration why not book a virtual consultation with our team.

Contact us:
call us +44 (0) 1373 481225
email us [email protected]
book a video, call or face to face consultation with our team
Wood2Size is a trading name of Timbersource Limited