Alder
Alder, also known as red alder and Western
alder, is one of the most common of the
Pacific Coast commercial timbers. But unlike
many of the other important timber trees of
the Northwest, alder is a hardwood. Western
alder is a fine-grained hardwood similar to
cherry, birch and maple. It has a density or
hardness comparable to Appalachian soft
maple. Alder, or western alder as it is often
called, has many things going for it. Alder
takes any color or stain easily and also
looks good in its natural state with its
attractive honey color. Alder has no
problems with sap, mineral streaks, dark
colors or staining.
Alder, also known as red alder and Western
alder, is one of the most common of the
Pacific Coast commercial timbers. But unlike
many of the other important timber trees of
the Northwest, alder is a hardwood. Western
alder is a fine-grained hardwood similar to
cherry, birch and maple. It has a density or
hardness comparable to Appalachian soft
maple. Alder, or western alder as it is often
called, has many things going for it. Alder
takes any color or stain easily and also
looks good in its natural state with its
attractive honey color. Alder has no
problems with sap, mineral streaks, dark
colors or staining.
| Cherry Cherry has a long and distinguished history in the United States, having been cultivated here since 1629. Its use in fine furniture is so revered it is sometimes referred to as cabinet cherry. Although cherry has never fallen out of favor with the public, today it is more popular than ever. |
Maple
Maple has long been a favorite in North
America, where its uses include furniture,
cabinetry, floors, sporting goods, architectural
woodworking, butcher blocks, musical
instruments and specialty items. Maple’s
popularity in the United States and Canada
should come as no surprise. Home grown and
plentiful, maple offers good looks, strength and
resistance to wear. Plain or fancy, the wood
has an innate luster and can be easily stained
and finished. Figured maple also yields some
of the most beautiful veneers, including the
dramatic bird’s-eye maple, fiddleback, curly,
blistered and mottled figures.
Maple has long been a favorite in North
America, where its uses include furniture,
cabinetry, floors, sporting goods, architectural
woodworking, butcher blocks, musical
instruments and specialty items. Maple’s
popularity in the United States and Canada
should come as no surprise. Home grown and
plentiful, maple offers good looks, strength and
resistance to wear. Plain or fancy, the wood
has an innate luster and can be easily stained
and finished. Figured maple also yields some
of the most beautiful veneers, including the
dramatic bird’s-eye maple, fiddleback, curly,
blistered and mottled figures.
Red Oak
American oaks are generally divided into two major
commercial groups known as red oaks and white oaks
although a third group, known as the live oaks, also
grows in the United States.
American red oaks are used for many of the same uses
as white oaks and are popular for a wide range of uses,
including flooring, furniture, architectural millwork and
cabinetry. In the United States, red oak is probably the
third most popular of all species behind cherry and
maple.
American oaks are generally divided into two major
commercial groups known as red oaks and white oaks
although a third group, known as the live oaks, also
grows in the United States.
American red oaks are used for many of the same uses
as white oaks and are popular for a wide range of uses,
including flooring, furniture, architectural millwork and
cabinetry. In the United States, red oak is probably the
third most popular of all species behind cherry and
maple.
| Pine Southern yellow pine is a name used to describe 10 species of conifers, all of them basically indistinguishable when sawn. Most southern pine lumber grows in the southern and south Atlantic states, with the greatest production from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. The wood of the various Southern pines is quite similar in appearance. The sapwood is yellowish white and heartwood reddish brown. While pine is highly regarded by consumers, it is not usually considered a premier cabinet wood on the order of such domestics as cherry and walnut. Still, pine’s use in furniture has been constant since Colonial days and has been enjoying a recent increase in popularity due partly to its abundance and relative low cost. Pine is currently a popular choice for armoires, bedroom and dining room furniture, occasional pieces, desks and cabinetry. |
Of Course...
You're not limited to what you see here. If you have a particular wood species you prefer, we can
do it. Hickory, Ash, Walnut, Poplar, Basswood, White Oak, and so on.
You can also have painted cabinetry in any color you desire. We can match just about anything.
Also available are a wide range of colors and patterns in laminate cabinetry.
You're not limited to what you see here. If you have a particular wood species you prefer, we can
do it. Hickory, Ash, Walnut, Poplar, Basswood, White Oak, and so on.
You can also have painted cabinetry in any color you desire. We can match just about anything.
Also available are a wide range of colors and patterns in laminate cabinetry.
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