Padauk Read more about Padauk Title with weight Padauk - 45 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Distinctive colour Relatively easy to work Strong Weaknesses Some interlocking grain Doubt regarding sustainability Key Uses Furniture Work Surfaces Flooring Turning Veneer for paneling and cabinetmaking Hardness Very tough Sources Central and West Africa Texture Moderately coarse, but consistent
Ipe Read more about Ipe Title with weight Ipe - 60-75 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 5/4 8/4 Strengths Strong Very little movement High insect resistance Weaknesses Difficult to work Blunting effect on cutting edges Key Uses Exterior construction Flooring / Decking Archery Bows Cabinet making Veneer for paneling Hardness Hard Sources Central and South America Texture Fine
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
Ash Read more about Ash Title with weight Ash - 41 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 5/4 8/4 12/4 Strengths Superb for bending Strong Few defects Weaknesses Yellows with age Can tear and splinter Key Uses Furniture Sports equipment Boat building Tool handles Hardness Hard Sources United States and Canada Texture Coarse and open-grained
