Wood Options

Wood Options

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Types of Wood

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WESTERN RED CEDAR
(STANDARD)

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WHITE PINE

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SAPELE MAHOGANY

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WHITE OAK

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RED OAK

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CYPRESS

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SPANISH CEDAR

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DOUGLAS FIR

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RED WOOD

Western Red Cedar- Primarily grown in Canada, western red cedar is very stable, durable, and weather resistant. It is twice as stable as other softwood species and its natural oils are resistant to insects and decay. Its sapwood is nearly white while its heartwood is a fragrant reddish or pinkish brown to dull brown. Western red cedar has a straight and even grain with a coarse texture and machines, glues, and
finishes wonderfully whether painted or stained.
White Pine- The largest conifer in the northeastern United States, eastern white pine is one of the most common and widely used timbers for construction lumber. The heartwood is rated as moderate to low in decay resistance and is light brown in color while the sapwood is pale yellow to nearly white. Grain is straight with an even, medium texture. The species is easily machined while it glues and finishes satisfactorily. Great for staining applications
Sapele- A commonly exported African wood species. Used as a substitute for genuine mahogany and is sometimes referred to as Sapele Mahogany. Heartwood is a golden to dark reddish brown while the color tends to darken with age. Grain is interlocked and sometimes wavy with fine uniform texture and good natural luster. Moderately durable to very durable in regard to decay resistance. Can be troublesome to work in some machining operations but glues and finished appropriately well.
Oak- Available in white or red, oak is a fairly hard and heavy wood with medium to high crushing and bending strength. Oak is very resistant to insect and fungal attach because of its high tannin content. It is usually straight open grained and is medium to coarse in texture. Produces good results with hand and machine tools and has moderately high shrinkage values resulting in mediocre dimensional stability. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Redwood- A light softwood originating from the US Pacific coast, redwood has very good decay resistance and good stability in service. Generally straight grained with a fine to coarse texture and low natural luster. Light red to deep reddish brown heartwood and nearly white sapwood. Older growth trees tend to be more durable than younger second-growth trees. Easily machined redwood is exceptionally stable with very little shrinkage or seasonal movement. Glues and finishes properly like other softwoods.
Douglas Fir- Common Western North American species known for its strength to weight ratio. One of the more widely used materials and is among the hardest and heaviest of the softwood families. Straight grained or slightly wavy, Douglas fir can vary in color but is usually a light brown color with a hint of red or yellow with darker growth rings. Typically machines, glues, and finishes fine.
Cypress- Native southeastern species grown in the Mississippi Valley drainage basin along the Gulf Coast and up the coastal plain to th7 Mid-Atlantic states. Color tends to be a light, yellowish brown and Cypress is Louisiana's state tree. Straight grain with medium to coarse texture. Has a moderate decay resistance rating. Old growth cypress is rated as being very durable while young growth trees are rated only moderately durable. Cypress has good gluing, nailing, and finishing properties while having a moderate dulling effect on cutting edges.

Spanish Cedar- Despite its name it is not a cedar nor is it Spanish. It is a hardwood from the genuine mahogany family grown in Central and South America. The wood grain is quite straight and its heartwood is a relatively uniform light pinkish to reddish brown that tends to darken with age. Its natural aroma repels insects while its high resin count makes Spanish cedar very rot resistant. As a great alternative to genuine mahogany, it is lightweight, finishes easily, and has a low density count of 26 lbs./ft. Most commonly used for cigar boxes, humidors, millwork products, and musical instruments.

 

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