Which type of solid wood board is best for custom-made furniture? | Today, we'll be reviewing some common types of solid wood boards. If you're planning to have custom-made furniture built with solid wood boards, this article might be helpful!
Price-wise: Lower prices: Pine, Fir, Eucalyptus; Slightly lower prices: Rubberwood, Cypress, Birch
What to consider when buying solid wood boards?
1. Regarding solid wood board grades: You'll see many 3A grade solid wood boards on the market, as well as 2A, AB, BB, BC, CC grades, etc. I've included an explanation of solid wood board grades in the images due to space limitations, so please refer to them.
2. Regarding whether the solid wood board is finger-jointed or edge-glued: These two types can be distinguished with the naked eye. Finger-jointed boards are made by joining multiple pieces of wood together with a zigzag joint. Edge-glued boards are made by cutting wood into pieces of varying widths (5-11cm) and then joining them horizontally according to the required specifications; the length is a single piece of wood. Edge-glued boards are generally better and slightly more expensive.
3. Regarding whether the solid wood board is direct-laminated or veneer-laminated: A simple way to distinguish them is to soak a sample in water for 3-4 days. If it's veneer-laminated, it will usually peel. Direct lamination involves bonding the core board and the veneer paper; veneer lamination involves first bonding the veneer paper and plywood, and then using low-temperature cold pressing to bond the composite board to the core board. Direct lamination is generally less prone to delamination, cracking, and deformation, and requires a high degree of flatness on the surface of the base material; veneer lamination is more prone to cracking and deformation, and does not require a high degree of flatness on the surface of the base material. Direct lamination is definitely better than veneer lamination.
