Makore(scientific name: Tieghemellaheckelii and T. Africana), has a heartwood of pink to red-brown color, with streaking color variation. Sapwood is somewhat yellow, about 3 inches wide, and is distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is fine and even, luster is good and grain is usually straight, although can be wavy or interlocked. Makore is commonly […]
White Oak (scientific name: Quercus alba) has a heartwood of light to medium brown color with an olive cast. Sapwood is almost white to light brown and not distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is coarse and uneven, and grain is straight. White Oak is commonly found in eastern United States. It is very durable. […]
Lace Wood, also called Brazilian Lacewood and South American Lacewood (scientific name: Panopsisrubescens and P. sessilifolia), has a heartwood of red-brown color with pale brown rays. There is obvious flecking, which gives the wood its name.Its texture is coarse and uneven, and grain is generally straight. When quarter cut/sawn a lace pattern is seen. Flecks […]
Keruing, also called Apitong (scientific name: Dipterocarpusspp.), has a heartwood of light-medium yellow-brown to red-brown color. Its texture is medium to coarse, luster is moderate and grain is generally straight or slightly interlocked. Keruing is commonly found in Southeast Asia. It is rated as moderately durable with poor-moderate resistance to insect attack. Janka Hardness : […]
Red Oak (scientific name: Quercusrubra) has a heartwood of light to medium brown color, with a reddish cast. Sapwood is nearly white to light brown and not distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is coarse and uneven, and grain is straight. Quarter cut/sawn sections have prominent ray fleck patterns. Red Oak is commonly found in […]
Jatoba, also called Brazilian Cherry (scientific name: Hymenaeacourbaril), has a heartwood of light orange-brown to red-brown color. Sapwood is light gray-yellow and is distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is medium to coarse, luster is good and grain is generally interlocked. Jatoba is commonly found in Central America, South America and the West Indies. It […]
Iroko(scientific name: Miliciaexcelsa, M. regia; synonyms Chlorophoraexcelsa, C. regia), has a heartwood of yellow to golden/brown color. Sapwood is pale yellow and distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is medium to coarse, has open pores and grain is interlocked. Iroko is commonly found in tropical Africa. It is very durable and is resistant to rot […]
Red Oak (scientific name: Quercusrubra) has a heartwood of light to medium brown color, with a reddish cast. Sapwood is nearly white to light brown and not distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is coarse and uneven, and grain is straight. Quarter cut/sawn sections have prominent ray fleck patterns. Red Oak is commonly found in […]
Cumaru, also called Brazilian Teak (scientific name: Dipteryxodorata), has a heartwood of medium to dark brown color, with a red or purple hue. Some pieces of wood can have streaks of green-brown or yellow. Its texture is medium, has a waxy feel and grain is interlocked. Cumaru is commonly found in central and northern South […]
Caribbean Walnut, also called Tzalam, Sabicu and False Tamarind (scientific name: Lysilomabahamense and L. latisiliquum), has a heartwood of light to medium brown color, occasionally with a purple or red hue, and dark brown streaks are common. Sapwood is pale grey-white and distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is open and uniform, luster is medium […]
