American sycamore is resurging in popularity because it can be locally sourced and its logs can provide larger yields.

Redwood burl offers dramatic and varied collection of figures and typically uses include inlay and marquetry.

Pacific Coast maple goes by a variety of terms, among them big leaf maple and Oregon maple, but is also known as soft maple.

Despite its tendencies to warp when dry, American beech, if cured properly, has many uses.

Australian blackwood offers a beautiful alternative to koa.

Hickory’s tough-guy reputation precedes it, but the wood also has steam bending properties.

Red grandis (eucalyptus grandis) is a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods. Sponsored by Columbia Forest Products

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Afrormosia closely resembles teak and is so often used as a teak substitute that it is sometimes referred to as African teak. But the wood is prized for for more than simply its resemblance to teak -- it is also valued for character and properties all its own.