| Wood Samples |
|
|
 |
Ash
Ash heartwood is light tan to dark brown, sapwood is creamy
white. Similar to White Oak but more yellow, limited availability.
|
 |
Beech
Beech heartwood is mostly reddish brown; sapwood generally
pale white. Moderate to high color variation between boards.
|
 |
Black Walnut
Heartwood ranges from deep, rich, dark brown to purplish
black. Sapwood is nearly white to tan.
|
 |
Brazilian Cherry
Sapwood is gray-white, heartwood is salmon red to orange
brown, russet to reddish brown. Light-sensitive, very hard.
|
 |
Cherry
Heartwood is light to dark reddisn brown, sapwood is light
brown to pale. Significant color variation, limited availability.
|
 |
Douglas Fir
Yellowish tan to light brown, sapwood tan to white. Similar
to Southern Pine. Light-sensitive, relatively soft.
|
 |
Heart of Pine (Antique)
Heartwood is deep pinkish tan to dark reddish brown, sapwood
remains yellow. Recovered from old construction, limited availability.
|
|
|