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South American Mahogany

Straight, interlocked, irregular or wavy grain. Medium and uniform texture. Hearwood color can vary from pale pinkish brown to darker reddish brown. Color darkens with age. Rot resistance varies on density and growing conditions of the tree. Heartwood is generally resistant to termites, but not other insects. Easy to work with both hand and machine tools, except when working with figured or irregular grain. Sands, turns, glues, stains and finishes well.

Grades:

Pattern

Available Dimensions:

4/4
6/4
8/4
10/4
12/4

aPPLICATIONS:

Furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, veneer, musical instruments, boatbuilding, and carving.

ALSO CONSIDER

European Beech

Pale straw color, veneer slightly darker, poor insect/ borer resistance, good workability, machines, glues, finishes and turns well.

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Peruvian Walnut

Prime

Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium to coarse texture. Heartwood tends to be darker than temperate walnut species, with a deep chocolate brown color, sometimes with a purplish hue. Peruvian Walnut is rated as moderately durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack. Typically easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular.

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Alder

Low to medium weight, soft wood, good dimensional stability, workability, and finishing

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30+ species in stock

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This is the place to go for hardwood and specialty softwoods. The best quality and prices around. It focuses on boatbuilding wood but also sells to a lot of cabinet shops and contractors.

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