Beech is a hardwood with short, fine grain that has a fine, uniform texture and moderate luster. The durability and versatility of Beech wood make it an ideal material for anything from chairs and furniture to staircases but is typically used with richer or more expensive woods.
Rosewood is a hard exotic wood. The sapwood, or wood between the bark and heartwood, is soft and porous while the heartwood is extremely dense and hard. In woodworking, it is rarely used due to the heavy trade restrictions, let alone stained. The beauty of the wood is so rare, it is almost always finished as its own natural color.
Walnut is a hardwood with straight grain that has several different species throughout the world. Black Walnut is the most common specie of walnut found in North America. It is rarely stained, as most prefer to maintain and enhance the natural beauty with a clear finish.
What is Cherry? Cherry typically comes from the Black Cherry tree which grows all across North and South America. However, the finest Cherry Timber comes from the Appalachian region. Cherry wood is popular among woodworkers as it has a well-rounded combination of workability, color, and durability. It is considered to be more workable than both … Read more
Aromatic Cedar, also referred to as Red Cedar, is a unique species of American wood that is fast growing and abundant. The primary area where Aromatic Cedar is grown is in the Ozark Mountain Range.
Western Red Alder is a fast growing tree that is commonly found in the coastal areas on the western side of North America. Western Red Alder in your home or business creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere because of the reddish hues naturally found in the wood. It is considered the most abundant tree in the Pacific Northwest.
We currently have a project going through the shop with cabinets made of Rustic Hickory. Hickory is a strong and durable wood. It is commonly used in handles for tools (Hammers, axes, hoes, etc.) because it is able to absorb shocks well.
Wormy Chestnut is not a particular species of Chestnut but instead it refers to American Chestnut trees from a specific era. During the early 1900s there was a blight involving insects that killed a most of the mature American Chestnut trees and left them discolored and with little insect/worm holes. The wood is usually salvaged from old barns and other structures, reprocessed and then sold as reclaimed lumber.