It's not made of wood, it's made of parchment that is usually some type of animal skin. Here is a link to how they are made: http://www.chabad.org/library/howto/wizard_cdo/aid/339590/jewish/How-is-it-Made.htm
Traditionally, olive wood is used for the dowels holding the Torah scroll. However, other woods can be used.
Any strong wood is fine. If it's for an actual Torah-scroll, try to use wood that hasn't yet been used for other purposes.
At the front of each synagogue is an ornate, heavy, tall cabinet with a curtain in front, which houses the Torah-scroll. It may be made of wood or other materials.Link: More about the Torah scroll
No, the Ark of the Covenant is said to carry the Ten Commandments, not the Torah.
Timber is another word used for wood it is not a type of wood.
Wood.
Because of the dirt or oils that may be present on the hands, touching the open Torah scroll is strongly discouraged. During the Torah reading in the synagogue, many readers routinely use a small sculpture of a hand with a pointing finger, made of wood or metal, to point the place in the scroll as they read. The object is referred to as a "YAHD", a Hebrew word meaning 'hand'.
The type of wood used in hardwood flooring varies. The most common type of wood used in hardwood flooring is timber. Another common but more exotic wood in hardwood flooring is bamboo.
wood resin is a type of wood the egyptians used to make wood carvings:)
any type of wood
Wood
Balsam is a variety of evergreen, not a type of wood.
I use them when cutting scroll type cuts in fairly thin wood, as when cutting out an intricate design. Could be other times to use them but this is the only time I've had to use one