When it comes to lightweight and for a wide array of applications, basswood (binomial name: Tilia americana) is among the most popular options for the woodcrafters, carvers & instrument makers worldwide. Although technically it is a hardwood, basswood is relatively…
When it comes to eco-friendly furniture and home décor, the mango wood has earned a very good reputation as one of the most sustainable and stylish hardwoods available on the market. It is harvested from Mangifera indica, the same tree…
When it comes to adaptable, all-around stainable hardwoods, birch has often been the underdog when compared to the woodwork and furniture favorites; oak and maple. Birch is highly-popular among woodworkers, designers, and other professionals as well as with homeowners who…
Cedar has been popular for centuries due to its stunning beauty, great smolder and wonderful aroma. From Mesopotamian temple construction in the old world, to trendy garden patio deck material and wardrobes of today – you could make just about…
Reach for a knife and your fingers will curl around its handle, no matter how long it has been since your eyes admired the blade. And that’s the unseen power of a handle—it determines comfort, hands play in control of…
If the warm golden tones of teak but its high price are keeping you away, let me introduce Iroko wood as an attractive alternative: often known as African Teak it has earned itself a place as one of the world’s…
If you have ever picked up a piece of Paulownia wood, chances are your first reaction was probably something like: “Wait, how is wood this light?” At first glance it resembles pine or ash wood but as soon as you…
