WOODEN ANTIQUES IN EGYPTIAN PORTS, AN APPLIEDE STUDY OF THE TECHNICAL METHODS AND MANUFACTURES

Abstract

This research deals with an applied study of the technical methods used in the manufacture of handmade wooden antiques in Egyptian ports. The scientific content of this research includes the manufacture of wooden antiques in Egyptian ports, and the wood used in this industry, which includes: poplar wood, which is of two types: red poplar, gray poplar, oak, Beech, Pine, known in the local market as Beach Pine, Musky, Teak, Buxus, and Ebony. Turkish walnut and Cupressus. Accordingly, wood is divided into five types: hard wood, soft wood, resinous wood, valuable wood, and wood from hot regions. The technical methods used in this industry include: assembling and interlocking, drilling, turning, inlaying, cutting, hollowing out, and coloring.