Native to the Pacific Northwest, Alder has a fine, smooth, straight grain with random mineral streaks, tight knots, and mild color variations from pale reds to reddish-browns. Alder stains well across our full color spectrum.
- Also available in Rustic Alder, featuring random pin holes, knots, knot holes and grain variation. -

Admired for its consistency, Maple’s dense, smooth grain patterns and uniform coloring allow it to take lighter stain colors well. The occasional dark mineral streak and mild color variations add to Maple’s character.

Black American Walnut grows in the eastern states, and like Cherry, has been synonymous with fine woodworking for centuries. This rich brown wood has an attractive grain pattern and is prized for its warmth and strength. Walnut will lighten with age and light exposure.

A member of the Mahogany family, Sapele is native to central Africa. This dense, strong wood, easily recognized by the well-defined ribbon grain pattern, is golden brown in color and will darken with age.