Brown Maple

Brown Maple has a fine and uniform grain, with a smooth, even texture. Along with Oak, Brown Maple is generally the least expensive option for solid hardwood furniture. This is not an indication of quality, but a reflection of the economics of supply and demand. Brown Maple offers a very economical alternative to cherry wood, with similar looking results when stained in traditional dark stains.

Cherry

Cherry is the classic American wood used for fine woodworking, furniture, and cabinet making. People are drawn to Cherry wood for its unique grain characteristics and warm tones. It’s important to keep in mind that Cherry will darken over time and with exposure to light. If you are looking for a durable, beautiful hardwood with classic grain and clean lines, Cherry wood is an excellent choice.

Sap Cherry

Sap cherry is also commonly referred to as ‘character cherry’. Sapwood contains certain cells within the wood that are responsible for storing and transporting nutrients throughout the tree. Sap cherry offers more variation in color contrast and grain patterns than traditional cherry, which is why it has earned the nickname of ‘character cherry’.

Quartsersawn White Oak

Most people are familiar with the look of Quartersawn White Oak even though they may not realize it. If you’re at all familiar with Arts & Crafts, Mission, or Stickley style furniture, you have likely seen Quartersawn White Oak. Quartersawn White Oak has distinctive wavy grain patterns along with Medullary Rays, more commonly known as 'Tiger Stripe' and 'Ray Flecks.'

Oak

Oak is one of the most used woods in the world, and arguably the most popular hardwood used in the United States. Its unique and dominant grain patterns make it one of the most easily identifiable woods. It is usually the least expensive option due to its plentiful supply. Oak wood takes any color stain applied very well. The result is usually a uniform color appearance without streaking or other irregularities.

Walnut

Walnut wood is a highly prized hardwood known for its rich, dark brown color and beautiful grain patterns. With a natural luster and excellent workability, walnut wood is favored for furniture, cabinetry, and decorative accents, lending a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space.

Hickory

Hickory wood stands out as the hardest wood species found in North America, boasting exceptional strength, durability, and a distinctive aesthetic appeal. Its remarkable properties and versatility make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, cementing its reputation as a prized and highly sought-after hardwood.

Roughsawn Brown Maple

Roughsawn Brown Maple wood refers to a type of lumber that has been cut from the log and left with a textured surface, showcasing the saw marks and natural grain of the wood. This wood is usually cut much thicker than standard and adds a rustic and charming character to your furniture, combining natural beauty with a touch of ruggedness.

Plain Sawn White Oak

‘Plain sawn’ or ‘flat sawn’ is the most common method of harvesting lumber. In this method, boards are cut from a log all in the same parallel direction. This method yields decently strong boards with the least amount of waste. However, this cutting method also produces an inconsistent grain pattern since the pattern is determined by where on the log the cuts are made. A plain sawn cutout from the center of the log would have an appearance closer to that of quarter sawn, while a cutout from close to the outer edge of the log would yield a traditional curved or cathedral effect. If you like a variety in your grain pattern, plain sawn white oak maybe a wood selection you prefer. As this method is the most common and easiest to produce, this is a less expensive option than quartersawn.

Hard Maple

Hard maple is a preferred choice in woodworking due to its robust nature and high density, providing durability and stability to crafted items. Its dense composition makes hard maple particularly suitable for applications where strength and wear resistance are essential.

Wormy Maple

Wormy Maple (also known as Ambrosia or Ghost maple) is usually a soft maple with a cream-colored background but can also have pink or red heartwood. The wood is known for its distinctive streaks of brown, gray, blue, or green.  The wood's unique pattern is created by the ambrosia beetle, which burrows into the tree and leaves behind a fungus that discolors the wood. The beetle also leaves tiny holes where it burrowed, but don’t worry, the process of kiln drying kills any living organisms and makes the wood safe to use.  A very popular color in Wormy Maple is Bel-Air, which showcases the woods natural variations. 

Elm

Elm wood, known for its durability and attractive grain patterns, is prized in woodworking for its strength and resistance to splitting. With a warm, reddish-brown hue and a smooth texture, elm wood lends a timeless elegance to furniture.

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