Following an earlier thread when I indicated that I was in the process of adding to my website pages on subjects not directly related to metalworking, I have now added details on the use and conversion of hard woods. These typically, as will be used for plinths for models, cases for clocks, boxes for precision tooling made in the workshop, etc. Also, for some like me, who find the occasional diversion into cabinet making rewarding.
It details the two methods of log conversion, "Through and Through" and "Quarter Sawn", the later producing the best boards but is a more complex process and produces a lot of waste. As a result these boards are much more expensive and not so readily available.
Even if you have no use for hard woods in the workshop I think you may still find this interesting.
The pages can be found here
Timber Characteristics **LINK**
Also, if you missed my original additions on basic electrics they can be found here
Basic Electrical Theory AC **LINK**
Basic Electrical Theory DC **LINK**
Harold