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Peruvian Walnut

Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium to coarse texture. Heartwood tends to be darker than temperate walnut species, with a deep chocolate brown color, sometimes with a purplish hue. Peruvian Walnut is rated as moderately durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack. Typically easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular.

Grades:

  • Prime

Available Dimensions:

  • 4/4

aPPLICATIONS:

Furniture, cabinetry, veneers, flooring, musical instruments, and interior trim.

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American Beech

  • FAS
  • SEL/Btr
Straight grain, fine to medium uniform texture. Pale cream color. Venner is slightly darker. Good workability, machines, finishes and glues well. Also good for steam bending. Can have a lot of movement.

Thickness:

  • 4/4

Hard Maple

  • FAS
  • SEL/Btr
  • #1
Mostly straight grain, some may have a wavy grain. Fine even texture. The sapwood is used rather than heartwood due to its creamy and even appearance. Sapwood color ranges from nearly white to and off-white cream color. Not rot or insect resistant. Extremely dense, and can be difficult to machine, especially in comparison to soft maple.

Thickness:

  • 4/4
  • 5/4
  • +2

Peruvian Walnut

  • Prime
Grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium to coarse texture. Heartwood tends to be darker than temperate walnut species, with a deep chocolate brown color, sometimes with a purplish hue. Peruvian Walnut is rated as moderately durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack. Typically easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular.

Thickness:

  • 4/4

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