American Hardwoods
'SUSTAINABILITY MEANS MEETING TODAY'S NEEDS WHILE
CONSERVING THE RESOURCES NEEDED TOMORROW'
Source: National Hardwood Lumber Association
CONSERVING THE RESOURCES NEEDED TOMORROW'
Source: National Hardwood Lumber Association
AMERICAN BLACK CHERRY 'Prunus serotina'
Native to East Central North America, black cherry is a favorite of woodworkers. Good to work with, fine textured and strong, cherry's warmth, personality and charm sets it apart. Cherry darkens to it's characteristic reddish-brown as it ages. Heartwood often has mineral deposits or 'gum' marks, shown as dark areas and lines, adding to the character of this unique wood.
MAPLE genus 'Acer'
There are many species of maple, including Sugar maple, Broadleaf, White and Western Red, with a long history of use in fine furniture- making. Some maple has a highly decorative wood grain or 'figure'
and is known as Curly, Tiger, Quilted and Birdseye maple.
BLACK WALNUT 'Juglans nigra'
Native to the Mid-West and East Central North America,
black walnut is highly-prized for it's rich dark-colored heartwood. It is both heavy and strong with
beautiful grain.