Wood is the most basic item obtained in Terraria. It is a replenishable resource dropped when the player cuts down a tree. Wood is an invaluable and bountiful resource in crafting, necessary to create numerous items and weapons. It is a popular choice for the walls of starting shelters due to its abundance and ease of acquisition.
If you create a checkered pattern of wood up and down, (One block of wood for every other block) you will be able to glitch through the wood when going quicker than 20 miles per hour.See image to the right of the screen to view how the glitch is constructed.