Chart of wood and uses?

[troyka]

hello is there a chart of wood types and uses,

the kind of questions im thinking of are
what is good for fire
carving.
walking sticks
not burning
etc...

thanks

 

[shaggystu]

have a look at this thread

hope that helps

stuart

 

[woodspirits]

heres some more good references to wood use...

 

[tomongoose]

I would disagree with a couple of bits there
Alder is fine to burn when seasoned and is great to carve
Beech is awful green it really needs to be seasoned to burn at all,
Douglas fir burns well when seasoned, the dead branches make great kindling
You also have Chestnut down twice

 

[troyka]

thanks thats good info for burning.. any other info on say types to make a walking stick.

 

[tomongoose]

Personally I like light hardwoods for walking stick's hazel being my favourite