Baltic birch plywood is popular for woodworking projects because of its strength and color. If you’re looking for a way to get this type of plywood delivered to your home, it can be purchased from online retailers specializing in this material. For many, this is a convenient alternative to visiting a big-name department store. Whether … Read more
Mahogany has been a popular wood for fine furniture for centuries, ever since it was first used in the early 1700s. Queen Anne liked the look of the wood and so much antique Queen Anne furniture was made of it. Thomas Chippendale furthered the popularity of mahogany, when he began using it. but not everyone … Read more
Cocobolo is one of the more beautiful woods there is. Native to Central America, the wood of the cocobolo tree is one of the most variegated, with colors ranging from yellows, through oranges and reds to a wide range of browns. Streaks of black and purple can even appear in it. The sapwood tends to … Read more
Padauk is a beautiful wood with strong reddish hues. Cut from the tree bearing the same name, the wood starts out a bright red, darkening to a reddish-brown, almost purple color over time. This color change can be slowed somewhat by the application of finishes which have been developed to protect the wood from ultraviolet … Read more
Linden plywood is also known by the regional names of basswood and title. Various strains of the tree species grow throughout Europe, North America and parts of Asia. Basswood is the name most commonly used in the United States, while Europeans refer to the same wood as Linden and the name Title is used throughout … Read more