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 Hickory
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 Color:
Tan to reddish brown |
| Density:
Very hard, strong, stiff |
| Characteristics:
Hard, strong, and tough |
| Common
Uses: Cabinets, flooring, tool handles,
paneling |
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| Mahogany |
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| Color:
Blood red to reddish brown |
| Density:
Medium texture, moderately heavy |
| Characteristics:
Excellent grade, excellent exterior
uses |
| Common
Uses: High end furniture, interior
millwork, exterior doors |
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| Red
Oak |
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| Color:
Pinkish red to blonde |
| Density:
Very hard and strong |
| Characteristics:
Most popular hardwood used in woodworking |
| Common
Uses: Furniture, cabinets, moulding,
flooring, paneling |
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| Soft
Maple |
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| Color:
Brown to greenish brown |
| Density:
Moderately hard and strong |
| Characteristics:
Hard enough for woodworking, easily stainable |
| Common
Uses: Furniture, cabinets, moulding,
flooring, paneling |
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| White
Oak |
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| Color:
Light tan to brown |
| Density:
Very hard, shock resistant, and very dense,
heavy |
| Characteristics:
Resistant to the environment, color consistent |
| Common
Uses: Barrels, buckets, tool handles,
furniture |
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| White
Pine |
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| Color:
Reddish brown to creamy tan |
| Density:
Soft and very lightweight |
| Characteristics:
Has diverse properties and uses |
| Common
Uses: Exterior millwork, furniture,
mouldings, paneling |
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