Straight grain with coarse texture, hearwood is reddish to pinkish brown, often with streaks and bands of darker red/brown areas. Narrow sapwood is pale yellowish white. Eash to work with both hand and machine tools, dents and scratches easily due to its soft nature.
Grades:
VG
Flat Sawn
C/Btr
Available Dimensions:
4/4 x 4”
4/4 x 6”
8/4 x 6”
8/4 x 8”
aPPLICATIONS:
Shingles, exterior siding and lumber, boatbuilding, boxes, crates, musical instruments.
ALSO CONSIDER
Sitka Spruce
Mast & Spar
Sitka Spruce has a fine, even texture, and a consistently straight grain. Ranges from cream/white to yellow; heartwood can also exhibit a subtle pinkish red hue in some instances. Heartwood is rated as being slightly resistant to non-resistant to decay.
Thickness:
8/4
Red Birch
FAS
SEL/Btr
Fine even texture, straight grain. Heavy and durable, and takes stain well.
We are not a big-box supplier. We are not a commodity operation.
Morgan Wheeler
Google Reviews
This is the place to go for hardwood and specialty softwoods. The best quality and prices around. It focuses on boatbuilding wood but also sells to a lot of cabinet shops and contractors.
Brightside Marine
Google Reviews
High quality all around, service, crew, materials, communication. Americas wood has made it able for us to keep timeless wooden boats around for all to enjoy!
Brightside Marine
Paul Rulli
Top notch service and quality. Owner and employees go the extra mile.