Working with Hardwood

What Do Woodworkers Want for Christmas? Best Gifts for Wood Crafters
Josh Kou

What Do Woodworkers Want for Christmas? Best Gifts for Wood Crafters

Gifts for Woodworkers from North Castle Hardwoods Need a surefire gift idea for the woodworker in your life? In our...

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Plain Sawn vs Rift Sawn Oak: What's the Difference?
Josh Kou

Plain Sawn vs Rift Sawn Oak: What's the Difference?

There are three major ways that hardwood oak lumber is cut: plain sawn, rift sawn, and quarter sawn. Rift sawn and...

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Red Oak Wood Characteristics
Josh Kou

Red Oak Wood Characteristics

Red Oak Lumber Overview - Hardwood Characteristics, Grain, Color Red oak has broad appeal for woodworkers. It is a top...

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Hard Maple Lumber: A Species Overview
Josh Kou

Hard Maple Lumber: A Species Overview

Woodworkers revere hard maple for its combination of lustrous beauty and durability. These features lend it to a diverse list...

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Walnut Lumber: Color, Grain & Traits
Josh Kou

Walnut Lumber: Color, Grain & Traits

Black walnut for woodworking is a favorite wood species for many reasons. It is often called the King of the...

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Cherry Wood Characteristics and Uses: A Complete Guide
Josh Kou

Cherry Wood Characteristics and Uses: A Complete Guide

Cherry Lumber is a hardwood that’s perfect for many types of woodworking projects. No longer thought of as the “poor woodworker’s mahogany,”...

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Lumber Grades Explained at North Castle Hardwoods
Josh Kou

Lumber Grades Explained at North Castle Hardwoods

North Castle Hardwoods Grading & Quality At North Castle, we have worked carefully for 30 years to develop custom grades....

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