Wood of the Month
Pictures and images of wood species. Learn about hardwood and softwood including maple, cherry, pine, chestnut, birch and zebrawood.
Paldao: Rising in Popularity for Furniture & Cabinetry
By Jo-Ann Kaiser | Updated: 08/07/2012 11:50:00 AM
Paldao’s versatility helps it to shine on the world stage. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products
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American Beech: No Day at the Beach
By Jo-Ann Kaiser | Updated: 08/02/2012 8:17:00 AM
Despite its tendencies to warp when dry, American beech, if cured properly, has many uses.
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Hackberry: No 'Hack' Wood for Furniture, Casegoods
By Jo-Ann Kaiser | Updated: 07/06/2012 2:56:00 PM
The light-colored hackberry offers good machining and finishing characteristics. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products
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Hickory: One Tough Wood
By Jo-Ann Kaiser | Updated: 06/06/2012 8:17:00 AM
Hickory’s tough-guy reputation precedes it, but the wood also has steam bending properties.
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Jequitiba: A 'Royal' Substitute for Furniture & Cabinetry
By Jo-Ann Kaiser | Updated: 06/04/2012 1:05:00 PM
Jequitiba is a popular choice for furniture and cabinets in South and Central America. The species is gaining ground in the United States. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products
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Maple Offers Figures Fantastic for Furniture & Specialty Items
By Jo-Ann Kaiser | Updated: 05/02/2012 4:48:00 PM
Curly, bird’s-eye and other figured maples offer wood lovers a treasure trove of forms for their furniture and specialty items. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products
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Red Grandis: An Ecological Beauty
By Jo-Ann Kaiser | Updated: 04/03/2012 3:36:00 PM
Red grandis (eucalyptus grandis) is a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products
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