AFRICA WENGE GENERAL DESCRIPTIONWenge wood has excellent strength and hardness properties, and come in shades dark enough to be used as a substitute for ebony wood. Heartwood is medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish hue, with streaks that are almost black. The grain is straight, with a very coarse texture. DISTRIBUTIONFound in Central […]
AFRICAN AFRORMOSIA GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAfrormosia wood grains are usually straight but sometimes can be found interlocked, with a fine uniformed texture and beautiful natural lustre. Heartwood is typically a yellowish brown, occasionally with reddish or olive hues. DISTRIBUTIONWest and Central Africa, and also in the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and Congo. COMMON USESBoatbuilding, veneer, flooring and furniture. […]
EUROPE GERMAN BEECH GENERAL DESCRIPTIONWidely-used hardwood in Europe for its hardness, wear-resistance, strength, excellent bending capabilities and low prices make this hardwood a mainstay for many European woodworkers. Depending on soil conditions, German Beech can grow to very large sizes, and wide, long lumber is commonly available for use. DISTRIBUTIONFound throughout the forests of Europe. […]
AMERICA AMERICAN WALNUT GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAmerican Walnut is popular among woodworkers in the United States, as its cooperative working characteristics, coupled with its rich brown coloration puts the wood in a class by itself among temperate-zone hardwoods. Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can […]
A beautiful, sustainable wood material produced by using heat and steam. This thermal modification improves the wood’s properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
AMERICA HARD MAPLE GENERAL DESCRIPTIONA characteristic feature in the hard maples is bird’s-eye figure which usually appears as attractive patterns on veneer manufactured from the species. Flecks caused by inserts may also be present in the wood. Figured boards are reported to be often culled during grading and sold at premium. DISTRIBUTIONThe most commercially important […]
AMERICA WHITE OAK GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe heartwood can vary in colour from light tan or pale yellow-brown to dark or pale brown, and can have a pinkish tint. The wood usually has a straight, open grain and its medium to course in texture. It has longer rays than red oak, and therefore displays more figures, which […]
ASIA BURMESE IRONWOOD GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe heartwood is orange to reddish brown with darker streaks, featuring attractive grains which are usually interlocked or wavy. The wood is described as very hard, heavy to very heavy, with a texture that is moderately fine or medium and even. DISTRIBUTIONThe species is widely distributed in Burma, as a large […]
ASIA BURMESE TEAK GENERAL DESCRIPTIONTeak has a golden-brown colour. The freshly machined surface can be remarkably variable in colour, with unsightly blotches and streaks, but after a short period of exposure it tones down to the familiar golden-brown shade. The wood contains an oleo-resin and has an odour similar to that of leather. DISTRIBUTIONTeak is […]
ASIA SIEANA WALNUT® GENERAL DESCRIPTIONSieanaWalnut® is a dense and heavy wood, superior to Teak in most strength properties. The heartwood coloration is irregular, ranges from light brown with few fine streaks to dark brown with darker bands or streaks. The wood is reasonably straight-grained, but often interlocked or irregular, with a coarse to medium texture and […]
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