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Wenge

Grain is straight, with a very coarse texture. Heartwood is medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish hue, with nearly black streaks. Upon application of a wood finish (particularly an oil finish) the wood can become nearly black. However, unlike most other dark hardwoods, the heartwood of wenge can lighten (rather than darken) when exposed to sunlight. Very durable; good termite resistance.

Grades:

  • FAS

Available Dimensions:

  • 4/4

aPPLICATIONS:

Veneer, paneling, furniture, turned objects, and musical instruments.

ALSO CONSIDER

Western Red Cedar

  • VG
  • Flat Sawn
  • C/Btr
Straight grain with coarse texture, hearwood is reddish to pinkish brown, often with streaks and bands of darker red/brown areas. Narrow sapwood is pale yellowish white. Eash to work with both hand and machine tools, dents and scratches easily due to its soft nature.

Thickness:

  • 4/4 x 4”
  • 4/4 x 6”
  • +2

Sapele

  • SEL/Btr
Grain is interlocked, and sometimes wavy. Fine uniform texture. Heartwood is a golden to dark reddish brown. Color tends to darken with age. Besides the common ribbon pattern seen on quartersawn boards, sapele is also known for a wide variety of other figured grain patterns. Moderate to High rot and insect resistance.

Thickness:

  • 4/4
  • 8/4
  • +1

American Walnut

  • FAS
  • QS
Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium texture. Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a grey, purple, or reddish cast. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. Typically easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular.

Thickness:

  • 4/4
  • 5/4
  • +3

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