Wood the hard, tough substance that forms the trunks of trees has been used for thousands of years as a fuel and as a material for construction. Woods are classified as softwood or hardwood, depending on the tree from which they come. Wood from broad-leaved trees are called hardwoods, and woods from coniferous trees are called softwoods, regardless of their actual hardness. Thus many softwoods are actually harder than some of the so-called hardwoods.

Cross-cut tree

Wood is naturally a very durable substance. If not attacked by living organisms, it will last for hundreds or even thousands of years. Walnut, redwood, cedar, mahogany and teak are among the well-known woods that are extremely durable.

Burr Walnut

Freshly-cut wood contains considerable water, which amounts to from one-third to more than one-half of the total weight. The drying of wood before it is processed into timber is called seasoning. Wood may be seasoned either by air-drying or kiln-drying. We at Wood You Like air-dry our wood and then kiln-dry it in our own kiln so that we can be sure it has the correct moisture content.

Ash

Beech

Walnut

Yew

The main woods we use are Ash and Beech for the toys and names, and walnut and yew for our three-dimensional puzzles. If you feel that you can't see the trees for the wood, take a musical visit to see them.