![]() It’s not uncommon to see many “eyes” and other figuring in Bocote: though unlike knots, they do not seem to present any special challenges in machining. Grain on most decorative pieces is usually figured in some way, and also tends to be interlocked, though pieces with plain and straight grain can also be found. Also, the grain patterning can be quite striking, particularly on flat-sawn areas. Grain is very straight, and contains no growth rings, or knots.īocote has a yellowish brown body with dramatic dark brown to almost black stripes. The center core of the tree is soft and contains none of the darker vascular bundles that give the wood its characteristic look and hardness. Black Palm has a medium to fine texture, though it is by no means even or uniform on account of the contrast between the dense, darker fibers, and the soft, lighter cellulose structure of the wood. Fibers are more densely packed toward the outside of the tree trunk, becoming more and more sparse toward the center of the tree. Open pores require filling for a smooth surface. Often used for Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, interiors.īlack Palm has black fibers embedded in a lighter tan or light brown colored body. The wood is relatively soft and easy to work. Birdseye maple is excellent for custom pool cues, musical instruments, furniture, and small items such as jewelry boxes due to its unique and amazing figure.īlack Limba lumber is separated for color and sold as white (without black streaks) or black (with black streaks). The one-of-a-kind figure is sought after in all cultures by a multitude of woodworkers, craftsman, and artists. There have been theories as to how Birdseye maple forms, but no scientific evidence has been presented to verify the true roots of its existence. Turns, glues, and finishes well.īirdseye Maple is a rare and mysterious characteristic found in hard maple. Low natural luster. Generally easy to work with hand and machine tools, though boards with wild grain can cause grain tearout during machining operations. There is virtually no color distinction between annual growth rings, giving Birch a somewhat dull, uniform appearance. Grain is generally straight or slightly wavy, with a fine, even texture. Occasionally figured pieces are available with a wide, shallow curl similar to the curl found in Cherry. It does, however, have a large amount of movement in service, so movement and wood stability must be taken into account.īirch has a heartwood tends to be a light reddish brown, with nearly white sapwood. Beech also responds superbly to steam-bending. Moderate natural luster. Overall good workability it machines well, and glues, finishes, and turns well. Veneer tends to be slightly darker colored, as slicing the veneer usually requires the wood to be prepared with steam, which gives the wood a more golden tone. Grain is straight, with a fine to medium uniform texture. Basswood also glues and finishes well, but has poor steam bending and nail holding characteristics.īeech is typically a pale cream color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue. Perhaps one of the most suitable wood species for hand carving. Knots and other defects are uncommon. Grain is straight, with a fine, even texture and moderate natural luster. Easy to work, being very soft and light. Growth rings tend to be subtle, and color is mostly uniform throughout the face grain of the wood. Its color runs from an off white to a golden color with well defined grain.Īlso Stocked in S4S: 1×2, 1×4, 1×6, 1×8 & 1×12īasswood is pale white to light brown color, with sapwood and heartwood sections not clearly defined. It dries fairly easily with minimal degrade, and there is little movement in performance. White Ash is mainly used for furniture, flooring, doors, architectural millwork and moulding, kitchen cabinets, paneling, tool handles, baseball bats, hockey sticks, skis, oars and turnings. Ash machines well, is good in nailing, screwing and gluing, and can be stained to a very good finish. It’s primarily used for moulding’s and applications where clear faced cuttings are requiredĪlso known as Eastern Red Cedar. It has a reddish heart wood with white sap wood. Knot are common in this lumber and most are “closed” or t”tight” knots. As name suggests the wood has an aromatic smell, which makes it ideal for closets and blanket chests. ![]() Superior Alder is the top grade in Alder. Knotty Alder is graded for a high-end rustic / knotty appearance for use in doors, moulding’s and cabinets. Stocking: Knotty Alder 4/4 & Superior Alder 8/4 Good natural luster with a light-refracting optical phenomenon known as chatoyancy. Quarter-sawn surfaces can also exhibit a ribbon-stripe appearance. Grain is straight to interlocked, with a medium to coarse texture. African Mahogany’s heartwood color is variable, ranging from a very pale pink to a deeper reddish brown, sometimes with streaks of medium to dark reddish brown.
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