Sustainability & Craftsmanship
Highlighted Species
Walnut
Walnut is a tough hardwood of medium density, with moderate bending and crushing strengths, and low stiffness. The sapwood is creamy white, while the heartwood is light brown to dark chocolate brown, occasionally with a purplish cast and darker streaks.
Photo: River table by Niko, customer
Cherry
The heartwood of cherry varies from rich red to reddish brown and will darken with age and on exposure to light. In contrast, the sapwood is creamy white. The wood has a straight-grain, a fine, uniform, satiny and smooth texture, and naturally may contain brown pith flecks and small gum pockets. It is easy to machine, nails and glues well, and when sanded and stained, it produces an excellent, smooth finish.
photo: matt carr at vamila bean woodworking, customer
Oak
The sapwood of oak is white to light brown and the heartwood is a pinkish-reddish brown. The wood is mostly straight-grained, with a coarse texture. It machines well. Pre-boring is recommended for nailing and screwing. It can be stained to a golden finish, with a wide range of finish tones.
Photo: Oak stair railings by Michael, customer