Zebrawood Read more about Zebrawood Title with weight Zebrawood - 46 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 12/4 Strengths Stripy figure Good finish Hard, heavy and stable Weaknesses Can be expensive Veneer buckles Contrasting density of bands Key Uses Banding for decorative effects Turning Carving Marquetry Veneer Hardness Varies between light and dark bands Sources West Africa Texture Moderately coarse and not particularly even
Purpleheart Read more about Purpleheart Title with weight Purpleheart - 58 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Dramatic purple colour Strong and hard Heavy Weaknesses Difficult to work Not widely available Interlocking grain Key Uses Flooring Turning Veneer for paneling Billiard Cues Billiard Tables Handles Hardness Hard Sources Central and South America Texture Moderate
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
Olivewood Read more about Olivewood Title with weight Olivewood - 55 lb/cu.ft. Image Strengths Excellent Resistance to Abrasion Stains and polishes to an excellent smooth finish High Strength Properties in Bending, Stiffness, Crushing Strength and Resistance to Shock Loads Weaknesses Nailing requires pre-boring Large movement in service - dries slowly with a tendency to check and split Interlocked grain makes it a difiicult timber to work, Moderate blunting effect on tools Key Uses Turning Furniture Tool handles Veneer Flooring Hardness Hard Sources Italy Texture Fine and even
Maple, Sap Read more about Maple, Sap Title with weight Maple, Sap - 46 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 7/8 (S2S) 4/4 5/4 6/4 8/4 10/4 12/4 16/4 Strengths Hard, strong and heavy Distinctive figure Fine and Even Texture Weaknesses Unforgiving on tools Key Uses Furniture Flooring Turning Interior Trim Butchers' blocks Hardness Hard Sources North America Texture Fine and even
Maple, Curly Read more about Maple, Curly Title with weight Maple, Curly - 46 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Hard, strong and heavy Distinctive figure Fine and Even Texture Weaknesses Unforgiving on tools Key Uses Furniture Flooring Turning Interior Trim Butchers' blocks Hardness Hard Sources North America Texture Fine and even
Maple, Brown Read more about Maple, Brown Title with weight Maple, Brown - 46 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 7/8 (S2S) Strengths Hard, strong and heavy Distinctive figure Fine and Even Texture Weaknesses Unforgiving on tools Key Uses Furniture Flooring Turning Interior Trim Butchers' blocks Hardness Hard Sources North America Texture Even and fine
Maple, Birds Eye Read more about Maple, Birds Eye Title with weight Maple, Birds Eye - 46 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 Strengths Hard, strong and heavy Distinctive figure Fine and Even Texture Weaknesses Unforgiving on tools Key Uses Furniture Flooring Turning Interior Trim Butchers' blocks Hardness Hard Sources North America Texture Even and fine
Katalox Read more about Katalox Title with weight Katalox - 72 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 Key Uses Fine furniture, cabinetry Turning Musical Instruments Hardness Hard Sources Central America, Southern Mexico Texture Hard, fine
Elm, Red Read more about Elm, Red Title with weight Elm, Red - 38 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Subtle colour and pattern Soft, textural effect Easy to work Weaknesses Interlocking grain Supply limited by disease Key Uses Furniture and cabinetmaking Flooring Turning Hardness Soft to medium Sources North America Texture Coarse, but generally even
