Lime wood - Revision history

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	* 11 things you didn't know about wood.		* 11 things you didn't know about wood.
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	* Wood ash.		* Wood ash.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Also known as tilia, linden, and basswood, lime trees are found throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. The flowers are commonly used to make tea, while the wood is used for carving. These trees are deciduous, reaching around ~~20m~~ to ~~40m~~ in height (~~65ft~~ to ~~130ft~~).	+	Also known as tilia, linden, and basswood, lime trees are found throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. The flowers are commonly used to make tea, while the wood is used for carving. These trees are deciduous, reaching around 20 m to 40 m in height (65 ft to 130 ft).

	= Description =		= Description =
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	* Types of timber.		* Types of timber.
	* Walnut.		* Walnut.
		+	* Wood ash.

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	* Timber.		* Timber.
	* Timber preservation.		* Timber preservation.
		+	* Timber vs wood.
	* Tree preservation order.		* Tree preservation order.
	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.

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	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.
	* Types of timber.		* Types of timber.
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	* Tree preservation order.		* Tree preservation order.
	* Tree rights.		* Tree rights.
		+	* Types of timber.

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	* 11 things you didn't know about wood.		* 11 things you didn't know about wood.
		+	* Bamboo.
	* Chip carving.		* Chip carving.
	* Cross-laminated timber.		* Cross-laminated timber.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Also known as tilia, linden, and basswood, lime trees are found throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. The flowers are commonly used to make tea, while the wood is ~~utilised~~ for carving. These trees are deciduous, reaching around 20m to 40m in height (65ft to 130ft).	+	Also known as tilia, linden, and basswood, lime trees are found throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. The flowers are commonly used to make tea, while the wood is used for carving. These trees are deciduous, reaching around 20m to 40m in height (65ft to 130ft).

	= Description =		= Description =

−	Lime trees have a wide range of species, of which there are small-leaved trees, large-leaved trees, and a hybrid of both known as common lime. All types of lime trees are very similar and their wood is difficult to distinguish~~. The wood is~~ white-yellow, with an occasional red or green tone. Its rings are slightly visible, ~~which~~ provides ~~the~~ longitudinal surface with a light wavy grain or light stripes.	+	Lime trees have a wide range of species, of which there are small-leaved trees, large-leaved trees, and a hybrid of both known as common lime. All types of lime trees are very similar and their wood is difficult to distinguish; a white-yellow, with an occasional red or green tone. Its rings are slightly visible, and provides a longitudinal surface with a light wavy grain or light stripes.

	= Carving and whittling =		= Carving and whittling =

−	Lime wood is one of the easiest woods to work with when ~~it comes to~~ carving. ~~In spite of~~ being a hardwood, it easily takes in details ~~due to being~~ soft and crisp to carve. With straight grain and even texture, lime wood very rarely warps. This makes it ~~perfect~~ for both small and large pieces, for either carving or whittling.	+	Lime wood is one of the easiest woods to work with when carving. Despite being a hardwood, it easily takes in details as it is soft and crisp to carve. With straight grain and even texture, lime wood very rarely warps. This makes it suitable for both small and large pieces, for either carving or whittling.

−	Sharp cutters are preferable when shaping or planning to avoid fuzzy surfaces. When glueing and applying ~~the last~~ finishes, lime wood presents a beautiful finish. Often ~~advised~~ for beginners, lime wood ~~doesn’t~~ cause ~~any~~ allergic reactions~~, which is beneficial when considering an ideal piece of wood for woodworking~~.	+	Sharp cutters are preferable when shaping or planning to avoid fuzzy surfaces. When glueing and applying finishes, lime wood presents a beautiful finish. Often recommended for beginners, lime wood does not cause allergic reactions.

	= Applications: =		= Applications: =

−	* Veneer	+	* Veneer.
−	* Carvings	+	* Carvings.
−	* Turned objects	+	* Turned objects.
−	* Plywood	+	* Plywood.
−	* Cutting boards	+	* Cutting boards.

	= Keeping tools sharp =		= Keeping tools sharp =

−	While lime wood is an easy wood to work with, ~~it’s~~ necessary to keep woodworking tools sharp and well maintained. In order to ensure tools don’t rust, they must be wiped with oil – this includes gouges, chisels, and knives. Properly maintained tools last many years, and allow for optimised carving.	+	While lime wood is an easy wood to work with, it is necessary to keep woodworking tools sharp and well maintained. In order to ensure tools don’t rust, they must be wiped with oil – this includes gouges, chisels, and knives. Properly maintained tools last many years, and allow for optimised carving.

−	Another ~~step towards~~ having ~~sharpened~~ tools is to keep them in ~~a specific contained~~, ~~in order for them to not be~~ loose in a box ~~and~~ bump against each other. Keeping in their appropriate places after ~~a piece of woodworking is finished~~ also avoids potential accidents that can cause injury and dull of the tools.	+	Another tip for having sharp tools is to keep them in separate containers, rather than loose in a box where they bump against each other. Keeping tools in their appropriate places after use also avoids potential accidents that can cause injury and dull of the tools.

−	~~Through~~ regular sharpening of ~~the~~ tools, designs are carved smoothly and tools are always ready to ~~be used~~. Sharpened chisels may reduce the bevel’s angle, which allows for the preferred angle between 15 degrees and 20 degrees. An oilstone is the typical sharpening stone ~~utilised~~, either synthetic or natural. Natural oilstones that are more commonly used are the Washita and the Arkansas stones.	+	With regular sharpening of tools, designs are carved smoothly and tools are always ready to use. Sharpened chisels may reduce the bevel’s angle, which allows for the preferred angle between 15 degrees and 20 degrees. An oilstone is the typical sharpening stone used, either synthetic or natural. Natural oilstones that are more commonly used are the Washita and the Arkansas stones.

	--[[User:G%26S_Specialist_Timber\|G&S Specialist Timber]] 12:01, 16 Mar 2017 (BST)		--[[User:G%26S_Specialist_Timber\|G&S Specialist Timber]] 12:01, 16 Mar 2017 (BST)

Designing Buildings at 15:43, 17 March 2017

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−	== Introduction ==	+	= Introduction =

	Also known as tilia, linden, and basswood, lime trees are found throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. The flowers are commonly used to make tea, while the wood is utilised for carving. These trees are deciduous, reaching around 20m to 40m in height (65ft to 130ft).		Also known as tilia, linden, and basswood, lime trees are found throughout Europe, North America, and Asia. The flowers are commonly used to make tea, while the wood is utilised for carving. These trees are deciduous, reaching around 20m to 40m in height (65ft to 130ft).

−		+	= Description =
−		+
−	== Description ==	+

	Lime trees have a wide range of species, of which there are small-leaved trees, large-leaved trees, and a hybrid of both known as common lime. All types of lime trees are very similar and their wood is difficult to distinguish. The wood is white-yellow, with an occasional red or green tone. Its rings are slightly visible, which provides the longitudinal surface with a light wavy grain or light stripes.		Lime trees have a wide range of species, of which there are small-leaved trees, large-leaved trees, and a hybrid of both known as common lime. All types of lime trees are very similar and their wood is difficult to distinguish. The wood is white-yellow, with an occasional red or green tone. Its rings are slightly visible, which provides the longitudinal surface with a light wavy grain or light stripes.

−		+	= Carving and whittling =
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−	== Carving and ~~Whittling =~~=	+

	Lime wood is one of the easiest woods to work with when it comes to carving. In spite of being a hardwood, it easily takes in details due to being soft and crisp to carve. With straight grain and even texture, lime wood very rarely warps. This makes it perfect for both small and large pieces, for either carving or whittling.		Lime wood is one of the easiest woods to work with when it comes to carving. In spite of being a hardwood, it easily takes in details due to being soft and crisp to carve. With straight grain and even texture, lime wood very rarely warps. This makes it perfect for both small and large pieces, for either carving or whittling.
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	Sharp cutters are preferable when shaping or planning to avoid fuzzy surfaces. When glueing and applying the last finishes, lime wood presents a beautiful finish. Often advised for beginners, lime wood doesn’t cause any allergic reactions, which is beneficial when considering an ideal piece of wood for woodworking.		Sharp cutters are preferable when shaping or planning to avoid fuzzy surfaces. When glueing and applying the last finishes, lime wood presents a beautiful finish. Often advised for beginners, lime wood doesn’t cause any allergic reactions, which is beneficial when considering an ideal piece of wood for woodworking.

−		+	= Applications: =
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−	== Applications: ==	+

	* Veneer		* Veneer
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	* Cutting boards		* Cutting boards

−		+	= Keeping tools sharp =
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−	== Keeping ~~Tools Sharp =~~=	+

	While lime wood is an easy wood to work with, it’s necessary to keep woodworking tools sharp and well maintained. In order to ensure tools don’t rust, they must be wiped with oil – this includes gouges, chisels, and knives. Properly maintained tools last many years, and allow for optimised carving.		While lime wood is an easy wood to work with, it’s necessary to keep woodworking tools sharp and well maintained. In order to ensure tools don’t rust, they must be wiped with oil – this includes gouges, chisels, and knives. Properly maintained tools last many years, and allow for optimised carving.
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	Through regular sharpening of the tools, designs are carved smoothly and tools are always ready to be used. Sharpened chisels may reduce the bevel’s angle, which allows for the preferred angle between 15 degrees and 20 degrees. An oilstone is the typical sharpening stone utilised, either synthetic or natural. Natural oilstones that are more commonly used are the Washita and the Arkansas stones.		Through regular sharpening of the tools, designs are carved smoothly and tools are always ready to be used. Sharpened chisels may reduce the bevel’s angle, which allows for the preferred angle between 15 degrees and 20 degrees. An oilstone is the typical sharpening stone utilised, either synthetic or natural. Natural oilstones that are more commonly used are the Washita and the Arkansas stones.

		+	--[[User:G%26S_Specialist_Timber\|G&S Specialist Timber]] 12:01, 16 Mar 2017 (BST)
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		+	= Find out more =

		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	-~~-[[User:G&S Specialist~~ Timber~~\|G&S Specialist~~ Timber~~]] 12:01, 16 Mar 2017 (BST)~~	+	* 11 things you didn't know about wood.
		+	* Chip carving.
		+	* Cross-laminated timber.
		+	* Definition of tree for planning purposes.
		+	* Engineered bamboo.
		+	* European Union Timber Regulation.
		+	* Forest Stewardship Council.
		+	* Pine wood.
		+	* Pine leaves.
		+	* Plywood.
		+	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
		+	* Softwood.
		+	* The Scientific Properties of Wood.
		+	* Timber.
		+	* Timber preservation.
		+	* Tree preservation order.
		+	* Tree rights.

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