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Lacewood

Fairly coarse and uneven texture. Has Conspicuous flecking, reddish brown with grey or light brown rays, resulting in a lace pattern when quartersawn. Not rot or insect resistant. Easy to work with, glues, stains, finishes well. May have some difficulty in planning.

Grades:

  • FAS

Available Dimensions:

  • 4/4

aPPLICATIONS:

Veneer, cabinetry, fine furniture, musical instruments, turned objects.

ALSO CONSIDER

Alaskan Yellow Cedar

  • VG
  • MG
  • CVG
  • +1
Straight grain, sometimes wavy, uniform medium to fine texture. Heartwood is light yellow, sapwood whitish/pale yellow. Color darkens with age with exposure to light. High rot and insect resistance.

Thickness:

  • 4/4 x 4”
  • 4/4 x 6”
  • +1

Ash

  • FAS
  • Prime
High strength-to-weight ratios, high flexibility and tensile strength, and high shock resistance. Species is currently challenged due to an ongoing infestation of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer.

Thickness:

  • 4/4
  • 5/4
  • +4

Purpleheart

  • FAS
The grain is usually straight, but can also be wavy or irregular. Has a medium texture. When freshly cut the heartwood of purpleheart can be a  dull grayish/purplish brown. Upon exposure—usually within a few days—the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple. Working with purpleheart can present some challenges. Rot and insect resistant, except marine borers.

Thickness:

  • 4/4
  • 6/4

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