Sapele Read more about Sapele Title with weight Sapele - 39 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 16/4 Strengths Inexpensive Consistent Possible alternative to Mahogany Weaknesses Bland Moderate stability Interlocking grain Key Uses Furniture Cabinet making Flooring Interior Trim Panelling Hardness Soft, for a hardwood Sources Africa Texture Fine to medium
Hickory Read more about Hickory Title with weight Hickory - 51 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 5/4 Strengths Strong Bends well Inexpensive Weaknesses Bland Moves after seasoning Difficult to work Key Uses Tool handles Flooring Drumsticks Sports equipment Veneer for paneling Hardness Hard Sources Eastern North America Texture Coarse
Beech Read more about Beech Title with weight Beech - 46 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 Strengths Consistent grain and texture Inexpensive Hard and strong Weaknesses High degree of movement Uninteresting figure Yellows with age Key Uses Bentwood furniture Workshop jigs Dowling and compressed biscuits Hardness Hard Sources North America Texture Even and generally fine
Basswood Read more about Basswood Title with weight Basswood - 26 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 5/4 8/4 12/4 16/4 Strengths Superb for carving Fine and Even Texture Inexpensive Weaknesses Bland yellow appearance Defects and knots Some mottled staining Key Uses Carving Pattern making General use Model making Hardness Soft Sources Eastern North America Texture Fine and even
