| The crafting of a wood wardrobe starts with the | | | | grain of cherry gives it a very even texture. Although |
| selection of wood. For the construction to be solid | | | | a durable hardwood, cherry is better for smaller |
| and to withstand years of use, quality materials are | | | | pieces of furniture that will be stained to enhance its |
| essential. Careful thought should be put into the | | | | natural reddish color. Additionally, the cost of cherry |
| choice of wood. In order to determine the best | | | | may be prohibitive for such a large piece of furniture. |
| wood to use, consider the type of finish. Just as | | | | If the wood wardrobe is to have a painted finish, |
| important is how easy the wood is to work with and | | | | poplar is a good choice. It has a very unusual color, |
| the cost. A look at a few different wood types will | | | | varying from beige to olive green with hints of purple. |
| clarify the best type to use for crafting a fine wood | | | | It is less expensive than cherry and maple. Poplar is |
| wardrobe. | | | | relatively easy to work with and takes nails and |
| Hardwoods such as oak, maple, poplar and cherry are | | | | screws well. Tools must be kept sharp or the wood |
| all popular choices for building furniture. They are | | | | may tear. Poplar is difficult to stain and with its unique |
| generally more durable than softwoods and all have a | | | | color, painting may be the best finish. |
| distinctive tight grain. Each has its own characteristic | | | | Pine is the predominant softwood used in furniture, |
| markings and coloring that add to their individual | | | | especially wardrobes. It is stable, durable and has |
| appeal. | | | | great natural character. It is notably easy to work |
| Out of all the hardwoods, oak is a popular choice and | | | | with, though caution should be taken as it dents |
| has been used for centuries. It is noted for its | | | | easily. Sharp tools are a must due to pines nature to |
| durability and strength. However, it can be difficult to | | | | be crushed instead of cut. Pine is preferred wood of |
| work with. Tools must be kept very sharp to avoid | | | | choice for many woodworkers and manufacturers |
| chipping and splitting the wood. Drilling pilot holes for | | | | because of its low cost and ease of workability. |
| any screws is necessary due to its hard nature. | | | | Choosing the best wood for crafting a wardrobe can |
| Maple is also very durable and its many species have | | | | be daunting. But when you think in terms of |
| very unique character. When used for furniture, | | | | durability, natural characteristics and ease of |
| maple requires special care to keep it from warping. | | | | workability, the choice can be easier. Add to that |
| It is not as easily available as oak and is more | | | | affordability and the finished look, and the choice |
| expensive. For these reasons, it may not be the best | | | | becomes clearer. Oak and pine measure up to these |
| choice for the crafting of a wood wardrobe. | | | | distinctions and transform into a fine wood wardrobe. |
| Cherry wood is rich in color and character. The tight | | | | |