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Wood Species Guide

Red Oak

  • Grain: Bold cathedral arches with textured grain that helps mask everyday wear.

  • Durability: Janka hardness 1290; very sturdy with a grain that hides dents.

  • Color: Works well from natural golden to deep tones (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).

  • Style: Perfect for traditional designs.

Brown Maple

  • Grain: Smooth, subtle grain with natural brown mineral streaks. Dark stains create a more uniform appearance.

  • Durability: Janka hardness 950; similar to Cherry. Strong, though it benefits from some care.

  • Color: Best in medium-to-dark finishes (Seely, Michael’s Cherry, Asbury, Earthtone).

  • Style: Great for Shaker and contemporary designs; also a good Cherry alternative.

Cherry / Rustic Cherry / Sap Cherry

  • Differences: Rustic Cherry has more natural knots and burls; Sap Cherry mixes lighter sapwood with darker heartwood.

  • Grain: Rich and flowing with timeless beauty.

  • Durability: Janka hardness 950; durable but softer than Oak or QSWO.

  • Color: Beautiful in both natural and dark finishes (Asbury, Earthtone).

  • Style: Works across Victorian, Shaker, modern, and traditional looks.

Quarter Sawn White Oak (QSWO) / Rustic QSWO

  • Differences: Rustic allows more knots and natural character; standard QSWO is cleaner.

  • Grain: Tight grain with unique “tiger stripe” flakes from quarter-sawn milling.

  • Durability: Janka hardness 1335; extremely strong and long-lasting.

  • Color: Popular in warm browns and reds (Seely, Michael’s, Lite Asbury, Asbury).

  • Style: Signature for Mission style; also excellent in Shaker and traditional.

Hickory

  • Grain: Strong, bold grain with rustic character. Rustic Hickory shows more knots and variation.

  • Durability: Janka hardness 1820; one of the hardest American hardwoods. Very heavy and long-lasting.

  • Color: Striking natural finish; also stains beautifully. (Natural, Seely, Michael’s, Asbury, Earthtone).

  • Style: Perfect for rustic or lodge-inspired furniture but versatile with the right finish.

Hard Maple

  • Grain: Smooth, refined, and uniform with a clean appearance.

  • Durability: Janka hardness 1450; very dense and durable.

  • Color: Accepts a wide range of finishes, ideal for consistent lighter tones (Natural, Seashell, Asbury, Almond).

  • Style: Great for modern, minimal, and Shaker designs.

Walnut

  • Grain: Distinct, elegant, flowing grain with rich depth and color.

  • Durability: Janka hardness 1010; harder than Cherry or Maple, but needs more care than Oak.

  • Color: Natural walnut tones are warm and unique (Natural, Bel Air, Michael’s Cherry, Earthtone).

  • Style: Stunning in both contemporary and classic furniture.