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This is a West African wood that darkens upon exposure to a deep orange-brown without the “teak” oiliness. It is a heavy, dense wood averaging 43lb/ft3. Suited to interior marine applications where there is no moisture contact. As it is governed under the CITES treaty, stock can fluctuate..

Alnus rubra
family Betulaceae

This is local to the Pacific Northwest, fairly straight-grained with uniform texture.   Has a reddish tint that likens to cherry when stained.  This is considered a medium-density wood averaging 33 lb/ft3.    This wood works well, offering easy machining and finishing, and is valuable for budget projects.

Spalted alder is available.

Arbutus menziesii
family Ericaeae

Pacific Madrone

Indigenous to the Pacific Coast, this wood is commercially harvested sporadically. It is a tough wood with inconsistent grain and drying properties and is seldom available kiln-dried but we give very fair measure. It is a light reddish-brown wood. 

Complementary plywood and veneer available.

Fraxinus americana
family Oleaceae

North American wood with a variety of colour; varying from white sap to brown heart; with a red tinge sometimes. Heavy in weight, good strength, strong and stiff with a density averaging 41 lb/ft3. High shock resistance and excellent bending qualities. 

Complementary plywood and veneer available.

Ochroma pyramidale
family Bombacaceae

This is a "light" hardwood from Central America. Balsa is the softest and lightest hardwood used commercially. Possesses excellent buoyancy and efficient insulation qualities; with a density of 10 lb/ft3. It is extremely easy to work with.

Tilia americana
family Tiliaceae

American Lime
Linden
American Whitewood

A domestically grown wood with fine, straight grain; colour is a creamy white with little variation. This wood is easy to work with and used extensively for carving. It has a density of approx. 26 lb/ft3. It is free from odour and safely used for food containers.

Fagus grandiflora
family Fagaceae

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This wood is available from central Europe. Heartwood is a very pale pink-brown. It is common practice to steam the timber until the lumber turns a consistent reddish-brown tone. Used for cabinet making, flooring and furniture with a density of 45 lb/ft3. It offers consistent low waist and is food safe. A good wood for a tight budget. 

Complementary plywood available.

Betula alleghaniensis
family Betulaceae

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This is a domestically grown wood with straight, close-grained texture. Works fairly well with moderate dulling effect on cutters; approx. density of 44 lb/ft3. Used for cabinet making, flooring and furniture. It offers more colour than Western Birch. 

Complementary plywood and veneer available.

Betula alleghaniensis
family Betulaceae

Smoked Birch
Fumed Birch

This is a domestically grown wood with straight, close-grained texture typically found in Eastern Birch but with a twist. Due to the roasting process, it looks like Black Walnut with a consistent rich dark colour throughout. It is highly rot-resistant due to the smoking process. Used for cabinet making, flooring and furniture. 

Complementary plywood and veneer available.

Brosimum paraense
family Moraceae

Satine, Cardinal Wood

Not to be confused with Brazilwood (Pau Ferro). Bloodwood is a beautiful dense wood, with a fairly wide range of colour variation, from pale orange through deep blood that will hold its colour over time; with a weight of 63 lbs/ ft 3. This is a wood that works well, finishes smoothly and takes a high polish.