WOOD FAMILY
More about the variety of wood used in my craft.
Acacia
Origin: AustraliaMusical Instruments, Weapons
Ash
Origin: Eastern United States, Central EuropeBoats, Baseball Bats, Billiard Cues
Chestnut
Origin: South America and Southern EuropeCabinets, Furniture, and Tennis Rackets
Hemlock
Origin: Eastern and Western United StatesBuilding Construction, Railroad Sleepers
Kentucky Coffee
Origin: Midwest United States, Southern North AmericaCabinets and Carpentry
Olivewood
Origin: Coastal MediterraneanCarvings, Fine Furniture
Sequoia
Origin: California and Pacific NorthwestWooden Pipes, Vats, Silos, Coffins
Tamarind
Origin: South America and South AsiaFolk Medicine, Furniture, Carvings
African Camwood
Origin: Central and Western AfricaSkin Cleanser, Sunburn Healer, and Anti-inflammatory
Birch
Origin: Eastern United States, Eastern CanadaPlywood, Paper, WWII Bombers
Cherry
Origin: Eastern United States, Central EuropeSculptures, Tobacco Pipes, Boat Interiors
Hickory
Origin: Central and Eastern United StatesHandles for Striking Tools, Long Bows, Fishing Rods
Koa
Origin: Hawaii Furniture, Carvings, Ukuleles
Pacific Yew
Origin: Pacific NorthwestBows, Canoe Paddles
Spalted Birch
Origin: North America, Europe, and AsiaPlywood, Skateboards, Canoes
Zebra
Origin: Central AfricaFancy Handles, Turnings, Sculptures
African Mahogany
Origin: Eastern and Western coasts of AfricaFurniture, Cabinets, Boats
Black Walnut
Origin: US, Canada, and South AmericaGunstocks, Clock Cases, and Musical Instruments
European Yew
Origin: Europe, AsiaLongbows, Turnings, Reproduction Furniture
Horse Chestnut
Origin: United States, Europe, Southeast AsiaFurniture, Carvings, Tennis Racquets
Mango
Origin: Southeast AsiaMusical Instruments, Plywood, Furniture
Red River Birch
Origin: Eastern and Central USFurniture, Wooden Ware, Fuel
Spalted Maple
Origin: Eastern US and CanadaRegular Maple that has begun to decay
American Mahogany
Origin: North and South AmericaHigh Quality Cabinets, Boats, Caskets
Box Elder
Origin: Central and Eastern USDishes, Bowls, Drums, and Pipes
Granadillo
Origin: Central and South AmericaTool Handles, Bowling Balls, Jewelry
Jack Fruit
Origin: Southeast AsiaHand Crafted Furniture, Musical Instruments
Maple
Origin: Eastern United States, CanadaDoors, Cabinets, Musical Instruments
Sapele
Origin: Central and South AfricaCabinets, Windows, Pianos
Spanish Cedar
Origin: Mexico and South AmericaClothing Storage, Bee Keeping, Guitars