Tight Grained Hardwood

Some well known types of close grained wood are.

Tight grained hardwood.

One excellent characteristic of beech is the fact that it does stain and polish well. 82 harder than red oak. Formal traditional for select grades. European beech is a heavy pale colored medium to hard wood.

There are three basic types of wood grains produced by different methods of sawing wood. Asian hardwood has a hardness rating of 960 on the janka hardness scale comparable to black cherry and mahogany. Hardness is one of the chief indicators of durability and wear resistance. Asian hardwood is somewhat characterless without stain.

Its light color appears similar to domestic maple but its grain resembles that of beech. Dominant red tones return. Bocote is native to colombia cuba honduras mexico and nicaragua. Strong as hard maple however it is two thirds as hard and may dent.

White oak on the other hand has such a tight cell structure that water can t pass. Some like basswood and holly have almost no visible grain while catalpa and red oak usually have striking patterns. Lignum vitae a hardwood native to the west indies has the finest grain of any wood known and an ironlike density. Sapwood has a pale yellowish color wood color deepens to a deep reddish brown when exposed to the sun and will naturally dark over time.

Its grain varies from straight to roey and its texture is fine to medium with an oily appearance. Unparalleled quality rich consistent color and exceptionally tight grain make northern hardwoods the premier choice in wood flooring. This richly grained tropical hardwood is very scarce and is classified as rare or endangered throughout its natural habitat. Darkens with exposure to light.

Casual rustic for character grades. That s why white oak works so well for whiskey barrels and outdoor furniture. Beech is similar in appearance to maple and birch. The tree varies in height to a maximum of 100 feet.

Its innate beauty comes from its rich dark tones found in the heartwood. Choose from northern hard maple northern red oak northern white oak american cherry yellow birch red birch northern ash and hickory. It is a fine tight grain and has large medullar rays. Beautiful delicate grain with character.

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