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The true beauty of wood is only revealed in the final finishing stage when the oils or lacquer are applied. There can be wide color and figure variations amongst similar trees, even from the same forest. Our woodworkers often spend hours sorting through stacks of wood to find the most interesting boards.
Grain - the stripes in the wood created by growth rings which may be tight, indicating slow growth, widely spaced, indicating quick growth, or any variation in between. Different woods have distinct grain patterns that help identify them.
Figure - the pattern in the wood that gives it a unique appearance that may be wavy, tiger striped, curly, flaming, or many other variations.
Burl - an unusual growth on a tree that may be caused by a virus or bacteria, often resulting in a highly figured piece of wood. |
NWFW does not sell wood; only items made from wood. Please see our links page for wood retailers. If you would like detailed information on specific woods used in any of our items, please contact us.
Northwest Fine Woodworking encourages the use of woods from sustainable yield resources.
For more information on wood types, we recommend the World Woods in Color by William Lincoln and other books on our recommended reading page. |
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