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Quartersawn Figured American Cherry Commercial Forest Products

Cherry Lumber: Heartwood ~ Sapwood 2026

Present This Upscale Wood Appropriately. Technical Cherry Wood Information Scientific name: Prunus serotina Alternative Names:  Black Cherry Region of Origin: North America Average Dried Weight: 34.5 Janka Hardness Rating: 950 Specific Gravity: .565  IUCN Red List: No CITES wood: No An American Classic Cherry is both a beautiful and unique traditional American hardwood. Prime cherry growing areas are located […]

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Bending Rail Oak Handrail

Bending Rail: Transforming Curved Wood Staircase Handrails Seamlessly!

Red Oak Bending Rail Stair While I’m no stairbuilder myself, we are longtime trusted manufacturers of custom wood bending rail for the installation industry.  Today, we’re diving into the world of wood bending rails, a game-changer for crafting those elegant, curved staircases that add a touch of sophistication to any multi-level home.  Whether you’re a

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Roasted Curly Western Maple guitar top billets

Western Maple Lumber: Northwest’s Distinctive Hardwood 2026

Western maple lumber with heavy quilt figure Nestled among the towering firs and redwoods of the Pacific Northwest, Western Maple lumber—known scientifically as Acer macrophyllum or bigleaf maple—stands out as a unique hardwood native to North America’s West Coast. For woodworkers, furniture makers, instrument craftsmen, and designers seeking Western Maple lumber for its aesthetic versatility

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