Birch is a bit softer, and is a popular choice for
turnery items like rolling pins.
* Rubberwood is used today in a wide range of wood products, including furniture, cabinetry, components, flooring,
turnery, vases, stair treads, knife blocks, sofa legs, and more.
Dr Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the ministry, said: "Workshops will be categorised according to the type activity practised like electrical work, mechanical, painting, and
turnery and also according to the experience of employees."
"Claro walnut's uses include custom furniture, cabinetry,
turnery and musical instruments, including acoustic, wind, percussion and electric," said Judy.
It's considered an excellent
turnery wood and I've seen some wonderful bowls made from it.
Maple is used for flat pieces such as cutting boards because it is a very hard wood and resists absorption, while birch is a bit softer, making it a popular choice for
turnery items such as rolling pins.
Its uses include architectural woodwork,
turnery, tool handles, musical and scientific instruments and specialty items.
In industrial activities, 'Blacksmithing and welding workshops' led the list of the top 10 licensed activities with five licences followed by 'metal work industry for construction', '
turnery' and 'ships and boats repair' with four licences for each.
Zebrawood is a popular choice for
turnery, as much for its properties as its distinctive look.
Use of red alder has been steadily increasing to include cabinetry, doors, furniture, musical instruments,
turnery, carving, plywood corestock, woodenware and veneer.