Working with Hardwood

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 Characteristics: Color, Grain & Traits
Josh Kou

Walnut Lumber Characteristics: 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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