European Beech*
Common Name: European Beech
Scientific Name: Fagus sylvatica
Description: European Beech is very uniform in color and is typically a pale cream color. For an imported specie, it’s economically priced. We stock flat cut and quarter sawn lumber.
* Available as FSC® Certified upon request.
Cumaru
Common Name: Cumaru
Scientific Name: Dipteryx odorata
Description: Also known as Brazilian Teak, it is difficult to work with. It contains silica, which dulls cutters and a high oil content which presents gluing difficulties.
Bubinga
Common Name: Bubinga
Scientific Name: Guibourtia spp.
Description: Bubinga is also referred to as African Rosewood. It is an extremely beautiful wood that lends itself to fine furniture, cabinetry, turnings, and inlays.
Bloodwood
Common Name: Bloodwood
Scientific Name: Brosimum rubescens
Description: Bloodwood is also known as Satine. Whereas the final product can result in a lustrous red finish, Bloodwood is very hard on cutting tools.
Spanish Cedar
Common Name: Spanish Cedar
Scientific Name: Cedrela odorata
Description: Spanish Cedar is not a true cedar. Density and mechanical properties can vary widely depending on country of origin.
Sapele*
Common Name: Sapele
Scientific Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
Description: Sapele is also referred to as Sapele Mahogany and is a major export of Africa. Sapele is far more consistent in color, texture, and workability than African Mahogany. We stock both flat cut and quarter sawn lumber.
* Available as FSC® Certified upon request.
Purpleheart
Common Name: Purpleheart
Scientific Name: Peltogyne spp.
Description: Also called Amaranth, this colorful Latin American wood is perfectly suited for unique projects that require a splash of color.
Makore
Common Name: Makore
Scientific Name: Tieghemella heckelii
Description: Makore is also marketed as Cherry Mahogany. It’s a dense hardwood that has a dulling effect on cutters due to it’s high silica content.
Jatoba
Common Name: Jatoba
Scientific Name: Hymenaea courbaril
Description: Jatoba is also known as Brazilian Cherry. It is very hard and is commonly used as flooring.
Genuine Mahogany
Common Name: Genuine Mahogany
Scientific Name: Swietenia macrophylla
Description: Genuine Mahogany is commonly referred to as Honduran Mahogany. Most of the Genuine Mahogany we stock is grown on plantations.