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Walnut - English
Elegant, refined, and unmistakably classic, English Walnut has long been one of the world’s most prized furniture timbers. Despite the name, the species is actually native to parts of Europe and Central Asia, and is also commonly referred to as European Walnut or Persian Walnut.The heartwood ranges from warm honey brown through rich chocolate tones, often carrying subtle grey, olive, or purplish undertones. Grain is typically straight, though figured boards with curl, crotch, or burl figure can be spectacular. Compared to American Black Walnut, English Walnut generally has a lighter, warmer appearance with a slightly more refined texture and softer contrast between heartwood and sapwood.English Walnut machines beautifully and has long been favored for fine cabinetry, gunstocks, heirloom furniture, paneling, carving, and luxury interiors. It turns well, finishes exceptionally smoothly, and develops a deep natural luster with oil finishes.While not as hard as many tropical hardwoods, it offers an excellent balance of stability, workability, and durability, making it a favorite among craftsmen who value elegance over brute hardness.
boxmaking, cabinetry, inlay, interior panelling, joinery, specialty items, trim
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Maple - Quilted
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Quilted Maple, scientifically known as Acer macrophyllum, is a species of maple tree renowned for its distinctive grain pattern resembling ripples or waves, resembling the appearance of quilted fabric. This unique figure is caused by irregularities in the tree's growth, resulting in stunning visual depth and complexity. Highly prized by luthiers and woodworkers, Quilted Maple is often used in the crafting of high-end musical instruments, fine furniture, and decorative veneers, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any project.Its iridescent figuring and vibrant color variations make it a favorite choice for creating visually captivating pieces that stand out with natural beauty.
boxmaking, cabinetry, furniture, interior panelling, knife handles, lutherie, musical Instruments
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Maple - Soft Curly Roasted
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“Roasting” Soft Curly Maple involves gradually heating the wood up to temperatures of greater than 160 degrees celcius in special heat chambers made of stainless steel under anoxic conditions. The heat removes organic compounds from the wood cells, changing both the physical and chemical make-up of the wood. The process is natural and chemical free. It darkens the wood to a beautiful rich chocolatey brown color whilst still showing the gorgeous grain and figure of the underlying wood.

The thermally modified wood is more dimensionally stable, but the process does reduce bending strength and make the wood a little more brittle. This makes it chip a little easier than the un-modified lumber. The brittleness makes it less suitable for intricate cabinetry, but it is still an excellent choice for less intricate items such as floors, tops, panels, cladding etc.

Extra care needs to be taken when finishing thermally modified wood, as the "bone dry" wood has a tendency to "suck in" much of what is given to it. Our in-house woodworking specialist has had excellent results with Osmo PolyX. He suggests a thicker finish will work better.

fine furniture, flooring, interior panelling, lutherie, musical Instruments, specialty items
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Birch - Flame Roasted
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“Roasting” Flame Birch involves gradually heating the wood up to temperatures of greater than 160 degrees celcius in special heat chambers made of stainless steel under anoxic conditions. The heat removes organic compounds from the wood cells, changing both the physical and chemical make-up of the wood. The process is natural and chemical free. It darkens the wood to a beautiful rich chocolatey brown color whilst still showing the gorgeous grain and figure of the underlying wood.The thermally modified wood is more dimensionally stable, but the process does reduce bending strength and make the wood a little more brittle. This makes it chip a little easier than the un-modified lumber. The brittleness makes it less suitable for intricate cabinetry, but it is still an excellent choice for less intricate items such as floors, tops, panels, cladding etc.Extra care needs to be taken when finishing thermally modified wood, as the "bone dry" wood has a tendency to "suck in" much of what is given to it. Our in-house woodworking specialist has had excellent results with Osmo PolyX. He suggests a thicker finish will work better.
flooring, interior panelling
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Walnut - American Figured
Walnut - American Figured Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
Black Walnut with a stunning figure across the grain.

Black Walnut has long been considered one of the US's most durable hardwoods, and one of its most popular. Prized for its typically deep chocolate color (often highlighted by red or purple streaks and/or tint), straight grains (though sometimes irregular), fine texture and warm luster, the wood has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and is considered to have solid dimensional stability after drying. Its cooperative grain structure and moderate density give Black Walnut excellent working properties, which have made it coveted by fine furniture craftsmen for centuries.

While there remains a robust domestic supply, the demand for this wood also remains constant. It is considered a premium domestic hardwood.
cabinetry, furniture, gun stocks, interior panelling, specialty items, turnings, veneer
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Walnut - American
Walnut - American Lumber @ Rare Woods USA
Black Walnut has long been considered one of the US's most durable hardwoods, and one of its most popular. Prized for its typically deep chocolate color (often highlighted by red or purple streaks and/or tint), straight grains (though sometimes irregular), fine texture and warm luster, the wood has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and is considered to have solid dimensional stability after drying. Its cooperative grain structure and moderate density give Black Walnut excellent working properties, which have made it coveted by fine furniture craftsmen for centuries.While there remains a robust domestic supply, the demand for this wood also remains constant. It is considered a premium domestic hardwood.Black Walnut's immense popularity among American woodworkers cannot be overstated. Aside from its rugged, handsome looks -- which lend it well to furniture and cabinet building -- it is durable, stable and has excellent shock resistance, making it an ideal choice for such applications.<br><br>Walnut trees are known to grow in regions within close proximity to rivers and other bodies of water -- primarily in the eastern part of the US, but stretching into the central part of the country, as well as into southern Canada (Ontario). Trees have proven of historical economic significance, as much for the walnuts they produce as for their coveted lumber -- a wood which, unfortunately, has provided an attractive target to domestic poachers.
cabinetry, furniture, gun stocks, interior panelling, specialty items, turnings, veneer
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