Tropical Hardwood Guide: Species, Pricing & Application Tips

Model on a swing at the beach wearing a black polka dot outfit and a red patterned hat, with a white handbag, against a backdrop of the ocean.

Know your wood: Aniegre

June 25, 2015 | No comments

Aniegre Searching innocently for images of Aniegre, Anigre, and Anegre, one might stumble accidentally upon Arizona Muse flipping some Louis…

Wenge wood switchplate showcasing rich dark brown and black grain patterns, relevant to tropical hardwood applications.

Know your wood: Wenge

March 30, 2015 | No comments

Wenge I would have come up with about a thousand uses for Wenge before coming across this switchplate. This, and…

Stately Shorea roxburghii trees in a lush forest setting, highlighting the tropical hardwood featured in Specialty Lumber Solutions' wood knowledge articles.

Know your wood: Balau

March 30, 2015 | 1 Comment

Balau A stately Shorea roxburghii, planted by King Bhumiphol of Thailand, now blatantly stolen from Wikipedia. Trade Name: Balau. Scientific…

Illustration of Myroxylon balsamum, featuring green leaves, flowering branches, and seed pods, relevant to Santos Mahogany and medicinal plants.

Know your wood: Santos Mahogany

March 30, 2015 | No comments

Santos Mahogany Myroxylon balsamum from Koehler’s Medicinal Plants (1887) Trade Name: Santos mahogany, Balsamo. Genus: Myroxylon balsamum Janka Hardness (pounds-force):…

Swatch of Afromosia wood, showcasing its moderate color and grain, relevant to tropical hardwood discussions.

Know your wood: Afromosia

March 30, 2015 | No comments

Afromosia A moderately colored swatch of Afromosia, as displayed in The Wood Explorer. Trade Name: Afromosia. Genus: Pericopsis angolensis Janka…

Guitar body with a vibrant red finish and detailed wood grain, surrounded by greenery and colorful flowers, illustrating the beauty of tropical hardwood craftsmanship.

Know Your Wood: Padauk

March 7, 2016 | No comments

Padauk Trade Name: Padauk. Genus: Pterocarpus soyauxii Janka Hardness (pounds-force): 1970 Description: It’s an odd life when a person finds…

1938 Rolls-Royce car with a wooden exterior, showcased at an outdoor event, surrounded by attendees and classic vehicles.

Know your wood: Peruvian Walnut

March 30, 2015 | No comments

Peruvian Walnut Hey, if you’re already putting the money into a 1938 Rolls-Royce, go right ahead and deck out the…

Zebrawood tabletop showcasing distinctive dark and light striped grain patterns, relevant to tropical hardwood discussion on Specialty Lumber Solutions.

Know your wood: Zebrawood

March 30, 2015 | No comments

Zebrawood Now that’s a table! Zebrawood tends to be quite expensive, because quarter-sawn sections are required to achieve its distinctive…

European Beech wood surface showcasing light coloration and fine grain texture, relevant to discussions on hardwood types and their characteristics.

Know your wood: European Beech

March 30, 2015 | No comments

European Beech European Beech, presented by The Wood Database. Trade Name: Beech, European beech. Genus: Fagus sylvatica Janka Hardness (pounds-force):…

Yellow birch wood texture showcasing fine grain and light color, relevant to discussions on hardwood types at Specialty Lumber Solutions.

Know Your Wood: Yellow Birch

May 21, 2014 | No comments

Yellow Birch Yellow Birch , presented by The Wood Explorer. Trade Name: Yellow birch, birch. (The majority of hardwood marketed…

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