dr-whoopie wrote:
> i am pretty good with my hands
>
> i can build pretty much anything when i set my mind to it
>
> my only problem i can never figure out type of wood
>
> looking @ wood unless there is a sign above i have no clue what type of wood
> i am looking at
>
> what is (hardwood) & (particleboard)
>
> i need 1 sheet of each 4x8
>
>
Take an afternoon at your local library. Or if you want to spend some
cash try the local bookstore. Nice pretty colors.
--
Thank you,
"Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor
man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard." Ecclesiastes 9:16
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:19:12 GMT, "Don Dando" <[email protected]> wrote:
Don.. I think the OP said hardWOOD, not hardBOARD??
>This may be tough to explain, but I'll try... Masonite is a mild brown
>color and is typically available in 1/8th, 1/4th and somewhat thicker when
>used for batten board house siding. Peg board is generally made of
>masonite. One side is quite smooth and even a bit glossy, while the other
>side generally has a cross hatched texture. The material is somewhat soft
>and a bit pliable. It is not very heavy in weight. The material will not
>do harm to a saw blade.
>
>Particle board is made of coarse bits of wood particles like might come from
>a table saw with a coarse blade and are secured together with something much
>like a resin product. The color is much like a pine board might be.
>Typical thickness are 3/8th. 1/2, 5/8th, 3/4th and some thicker for special
>applications The material is brittle and will not stand much flexing.
>Thickness tends to be pretty uniform and both sides are quite smooth.. The
>material tends to be heavy in weight. Because of the material holding the
>particles together, it can do damage to a saw blade after extended cutting.
>
>It is common to use particle board for the base of a counter top, but
>masonite would be too flexible.
>
>At last resort... ask the clerk to show you the difference!
>
>Don Dando
>
>
>
>
>"dr-whoopie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:km2Lf.15415$%[email protected]...
>> i am pretty good with my hands
>>
>> i can build pretty much anything when i set my mind to it
>>
>> my only problem i can never figure out type of wood
>>
>> looking @ wood unless there is a sign above i have no clue what type of
>wood
>> i am looking at
>>
>> what is (hardwood) & (particleboard)
>>
>> i need 1 sheet of each 4x8
>>
>>
>
Mac
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm
This may be tough to explain, but I'll try... Masonite is a mild brown
color and is typically available in 1/8th, 1/4th and somewhat thicker when
used for batten board house siding. Peg board is generally made of
masonite. One side is quite smooth and even a bit glossy, while the other
side generally has a cross hatched texture. The material is somewhat soft
and a bit pliable. It is not very heavy in weight. The material will not
do harm to a saw blade.
Particle board is made of coarse bits of wood particles like might come from
a table saw with a coarse blade and are secured together with something much
like a resin product. The color is much like a pine board might be.
Typical thickness are 3/8th. 1/2, 5/8th, 3/4th and some thicker for special
applications The material is brittle and will not stand much flexing.
Thickness tends to be pretty uniform and both sides are quite smooth.. The
material tends to be heavy in weight. Because of the material holding the
particles together, it can do damage to a saw blade after extended cutting.
It is common to use particle board for the base of a counter top, but
masonite would be too flexible.
At last resort... ask the clerk to show you the difference!
Don Dando
"dr-whoopie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:km2Lf.15415$%[email protected]...
> i am pretty good with my hands
>
> i can build pretty much anything when i set my mind to it
>
> my only problem i can never figure out type of wood
>
> looking @ wood unless there is a sign above i have no clue what type of
wood
> i am looking at
>
> what is (hardwood) & (particleboard)
>
> i need 1 sheet of each 4x8
>
>