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Ambrosia Maple:  Ambrosia maple comes from regular soft maple trees that have been infested by the ambrosia beetle. The small beetle bores a network of tunnels and short galleries called cradles. A fungus is responsible for the black and gray streaks that accompany each tunnel and adjacent wood. The streaks add a unique look to this hardwood without affecting its structural integrity. This wood is mostly found in the central part of Eastern United States.

 Curly Maple: Curly Soft Maple occurs naturally in 2-5% of all maple trees. This wood is mostly found in Eastern United States, Canada and Pacific NW.

 Birdseye Maple: Birdseye is a term used for the natural occurrence of grain deviation in some hard maple trees. The appearance of little eyes in the wood is a genetic growth defect. It is mostly found in North East United States and Canada.

 Quilted Maple: What causes the quilted effect in maple? Well lets just say that it is the internal expression of a tree in which rectangular figures form as a result of the coalescence of the tangential surface within. Or maybe you prefer this one, " It’s a freak of nature." Some of the finest quilted maple is used in musical instruments.

 

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Bubinga: Found in Central Africa, bubinga is also known as African Rosewood. It can have beautiful rosewood graining when flat sawn.

Ash: Ash has a grain pattern favoring oak. It is elastic, and hard, and has excellent shock-resistance. This wood is harvested in North America.

 Walnut: Ancient Romans loved the meaty nuts from the walnut tree. Years later in America, craftsmen worked the dark wood into heirloom pieces. It continues to be a hallmark of tradition today.

 Cherry: Early settlers in the Appalachian Mountains brewed potent liquor from the dark purple berries. Beginning in New England years ago, cherry is still considered the classic furniture wood. The cherry our woodshop uses comes from Indiana and Pennsylvania.

 Please note that our shop is not limited to the woods listed on this site. We have access to other woods, both domestic and exotic.