Domestic Hardwoods

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At Lumber and Craft, we carry a broad range of domestic hardwoods, from Ash to White Oak. These rough-sawn boards will range in length (typically between 8 and 16 feet), thickness, and grade.

For thickness, we typically stock 4/4 (1 inch), 5/4 (1 and 1/4 inches), and 8/4 (2 inches). However, if there is another thickness (such as 10/4 or 12/4) that you are looking for please reach out to us through a phone call or email as we are able to get other thicknesses from our suppliers.

When it comes to grading there are three typcial grades we have in stock: FAS (“first and seconds), Select, and Common. FAS requires that the board be at least 6” wide and 8’ long with almost no imperfections (such as knots, splits, checks, etc) in the board. Select is similar to FAS excect the boards can be smaller, with a minimum size of 4” wide and 6’ long. Common graded boards have a minimum size of 3” wide and 4’ long and about half of the board must be clear of imperfections.

Alder is a straight grained hardwood, related to birch, which gains a reddish tint as it ages. It machines well and is an excellent option for turning projects. It is also a good option for outdoor projects.

Ash is great middle of the road lumber option, with an appearance of oak or maple with a typically lower price point. It has a pale coloring with dark gray grains. It is a great option for cabinetry, furniture and cutting boards.

Black Walnut is a staple for all furniture projects. It has a chocolate brown heartwood with a pale to tan sapwood. It finishes very easily and well. As well as being a great option for any furniture project, it also works well in drawer facings, small crafts, and cutting boards

Cherry is a classic, domestic hardwood used in many furniture and cabinetry projects. It has a pink to light reddish tint in its heartwood and its sapwood is a yellow to pale yellow color. It machines quite easily and finishes smooth; both of these qualities make is a great choice in any project.

Hackberry comes from the Elm family and sports a grayish-yellow to tan hue. It tends be a bit tougher to work with as compared to many more common domestic species. However, with some work it will finish smoothly and produce a great look for any project.

Hickory is the hardest domestic species, according to the janka hardness scale. Because of this, it can be quite difficult to work with, but managable with care and patience. Hickory is most often used in flooring due its toughness and density.

Maple is another classic, domestic species. It typically has a pale white to tan coloring with smooth grain. Maple often can be found sporting some different features including ambrosia, spalting, and curl. Maple can be difficult to finish smootly, but is a great option with any project.

Polar is a great option when considering a cabinet build. It is on the soft side of the hardwood spectrum, so it tends to dent when used in heavily use projects. However, it is does paint and sand quite easily which makes it a great option for shelving or cabinetry projects.

Red Oak is a classic domestic species in furniture. It has a medium to light brown color with a reddish tint. It machines, sands and finishes quite easily. Red Oak often is milled as rift-sawn or quarter-sawn, both of which offer unique grain patterns.

White Oak is a clean, classic option when it comes to furniture and woodworking projects. It has a tan coloring and a tight grain pattern. White Oak is a good option when considering projects that will be outdoors or in contact with water.

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