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