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Wood turners fashion wooden objects from ornaments to bowls. |
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Furniture has always been made from wood. Modern-day furniture is mostly mass produced and often of materials other than wood. However, a few craftsmen still produce wooden recreational items and furniture by hand. This can often command high prices because of its individuality and high quality craftsmanship. |
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Transport was almost entirely
on or in wooden conveyances before the development of sophisticated metal technology.
Wheels, a vital part of any horse-drawn vehicle, were also made of wood and a wheelwright
was a vital member of society. The ship- building industry also consumed vast quantities of wood. |