Get all the details on the differences between hardwoods and softwoods. Find out about hardness, appearance, pricing, and the best...

Have you tried woodworking with white ash lumber yet? Popular for wood turning and tool making, white ash pairs practical...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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