Monkeypod heartwood tends to be brown when freshly cut but this color softens and turns more golden-brown upon exposure to air and light. Unlike the situation with many …
The most striking and desirable characteristic of Katalox is the coloration of the heartwood which ranges from a dark reddish brown to nearly black, hence the common name of …
So, what the heck is a medullary ray? Put as simply as possible, rays are components of the anatomy of a tree. They are cellular structures that …
As the name implies, some viewers believe that the figure in Bee’s Wing Narra looks, well, like the wings of bees. I’m not always sure that I can …
By far the most common form of Madrone is burl veneer so it is safe to say that veneer is the most common use of Madrone. That veneer …
To be frank and honest, I don’t care to work with Wenge. I think that was already clear, but just in case there was any doubt, I won’t …
Bloodwood should be readily and widely available in both lumber formats as well as turning blanks of a wide range of sizes. However, while Bloodwood is technically available …