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Learn important woodworking terms and work with wood more easily! In our wood lexicon, we explain the most important technical terms from the world of woodworking step by step, so you can understand wood better and work with it more easily!

The content of our wood lexicon contains the following information:

  • Definitions of technical terms: All important terms used in connection with wood are defined and explained.
  • Descriptions of types of wood: The most important types of wood in the world are described, including their origin, properties, use and processing.
  • Information on the processing and use of wood: The dictionary explains the most important wood processing methods and shows how wood can be used for different purposes.
  • Illustrations and tables: Pictures and tables illustrate the information in the encyclopedia and make it easier to understand.
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Term Definition
Bending strength

What is bending strength?

Bending strength, also known as flexural strength, describes the ability of wood to resist bending stress without breaking. Bending strength is an important measure for the load-bearing capacity and stiffness of wooden components and is expressed in newtons per square millimeter (N/mm²).

 

Synonyms - Bending tensile strength, bending capacity, strength class
Brinell-hardness

What is Brinell Hardness?

Brinell hardness is a standardized method for measuring the hardness of materials such as metals, plastics, and wood. It indicates how resistant the material is to mechanical indentations and is commonly used in the metal industry and material testing. During the measurement, a steel ball with a specified diameter and constant force is pressed into the material. The resulting indentation is measured and used to calculate the hardness value, known as the Brinell hardness number (HBW), which is given in N/mm².

Synonyms - Brinell-Widerstandswert, Härte nach Brinell, Brinell-Härtegrad
Butt-cut lumber

What is Butt-cut lumber?

Butt-cut lumber, or original log (equivalent to "whole log"), is a type of wood that retains its natural edge or bark (unsurfaced) after being sawn lengthwise from a tree trunk. This process preserves the original thickness and structure of the wood, even after storage, drying, and further processing.

 

Synonyms - slab wood, original log

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