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Timber - Hardwood
Alder
Alder is a good, well priced for all round usage (cheaper option than cherry).Durability:
Moderately durable
Density:
530kg/m³
Workability:
Good all round workability.
Uses:
Furniture, cabinet making, toys and carving
Available Lengths of Alder:
2.10 m + Longer
Ash Prime North American White
White Ash is a good, well priced, general purpose timber used in shop fitting.Durability:
Durable
Density:
670 kg/m³
Workability:
Good all round workability
Uses:
Tool handles, Trim, Interior joinery
Available Lengths of Ash Prime North American White:
Random Width 6ft + Longer
1 x 6 + W
1¼ x 6 + W
1½ x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
2½ x 6 + W
3 x 6 + W
4 x 6 + W
1 x 6 + W
1¼ x 6 + W
1½ x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
2½ x 6 + W
3 x 6 + W
4 x 6 + W
Dimension Stock 7ft + Longer
1 x 3
1 x 4
1 x 5
1 x 6
1 x 7
1 x 8
1½ x 6
2 x 6
1 x 3
1 x 4
1 x 5
1 x 6
1 x 7
1 x 8
1½ x 6
2 x 6
Wide Spec 7ft + Longer
1 x 10 + W
1¼ x 10 + W
1½ x 10 + W
2 x 10 + W
1 x 10 + W
1¼ x 10 + W
1½ x 10 + W
2 x 10 + W
Beech Prime European White / Unsteamed
Is a pale pink joinery timber, has some durability and is commonly used for interior joinery.Durability:
Durable
Density:
720 kg/m³
Workability:
Works fairly easily. Glues, stains and polishes well
Uses:
Furniture, Interior joinery, Flooring
Available Lengths of Beech Prime European White / Unsteamed:
Random Width 2.150 + Longer
26 x 100mm + W
38 / 40 x 100mm + W
50 / 52 100mm + W
65 x 100 + W
80 x 100 + W
26 x 100mm + W
38 / 40 x 100mm + W
50 / 52 100mm + W
65 x 100 + W
80 x 100 + W
Dimension Stock
26 x 100
26 x 150
38 / 40 x 150
50 / 52 x 150
26 x 100
26 x 150
38 / 40 x 150
50 / 52 x 150
Wide Spec
26 x 200 +
26 x 200 +
Beech Prime European / Steamed
Is a reddish brown joinery timber, has some durability and is commonly used for interior joinery.Durability:
Durable
Density:
720 kg/m³
Workability:
Works fairly easily. Glues, stains and polishes well
Uses:
Furniture, Interior joinery, Flooring
Available Lengths of Beech Prime European / Steamed:
Random Width 2.150 + Longer
26 x 100mm + w
38 / 40 x 100mm +
50 / 52 x 100mm +
65 x 100 + w
80 x 100 + w
26 x 100mm + w
38 / 40 x 100mm +
50 / 52 x 100mm +
65 x 100 + w
80 x 100 + w
Dimension Stock
26 x 100
26 x 150
38 / 40 x 150
50 / 52 x 150
26 x 100
26 x 150
38 / 40 x 150
50 / 52 x 150
Wide Spec
26 x 200 +
26 x 200 +
Birch
Birch is particularly useful for furniture which has a stained finish, internal joinery and turning.Durability:
Non Durable
Density:
660 kg/m³
Workability:
Excellent staining properties
Uses:
Furniture, Turnery, Interior joinery
Available Lengths of Birch:
2.10 m + Longer
Cherry Prime North American Black
Cherry is a highly attractive timber used for kitchen cabinets and furniture.Durability:
Moderately Durable
Density:
580 kg/m³
Workability:
Sands well to give a beautiful lustrous finish
Uses:
Furniture, Cabinet making, High class joinery
Available Lengths of Cherry Prime North American Black:
Random Widths 7ft + Longer
1 x 6 + W
1¼ x 6 + W
1½ x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
2½ x 6 + W
3 x 6 + W
4 x 6 + W Available on request
1 x 6 + W
1¼ x 6 + W
1½ x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
2½ x 6 + W
3 x 6 + W
4 x 6 + W Available on request
Dimension Stock 7ft + Longer
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 8
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 8
Chestnut European
This timber resembles oak but with a straight grain.Durability:
Moderately Durable
Density:
540 kg/m³
Workability:
Easy to work with. Nails and screws easily. Smooth finish
Uses:
Heavy structural use, Exterior joinery, Furniture, Flooring
Available Lengths of Chestnut European:
27mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
40mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
52mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
40mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
52mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
Elm
Excellent for turning and gives a first class finish.Durability:
Non durable
Density:
580 kg/m³
Workability:
Nails and screws well and glues well. Polishes up well.
Uses:
Boat and shipbuilding and furniture items.
Available Lengths of Elm:
2.10 m + Longer
Emeri FAS
Has a high level of durability and very versatile. Suitable for furniture, doors, flooring and bench tops.Durability:
Very durable
Density:
560 kg/m³
Workability:
Works well with screws, nails and glue
Uses:
Ship and boat building, Interior and Exterior joinery, Furniture, Sills
Available Lengths of Emeri FAS:
2.150 + Longer
25 x 120 + W
38 x 120 + W
50 x 120 + W
63 x 120 + W
75 x 120 + W
25 x 120 + W
38 x 120 + W
50 x 120 + W
63 x 120 + W
75 x 120 + W
Framire FAS
An extremely durable wood yellow to brown in colour and used mainly for flooring, doors and furniture.Durability:
Very durable
Density:
560 kg/m³
Workability:
Works well with screws, nails and glue.
Uses:
Ship and boat building, Interior and Exterior joinery, Furniture, Sills.
Available Lengths of Emeri FAS:
2.150 + Longer
25 x 120 + W
38 x 120 + W
50 x 120 + W
63 x 120 + W
75 x 120 + W
25 x 120 + W
38 x 120 + W
50 x 120 + W
63 x 120 + W
75 x 120 + W
Greenheart
This is primarily used for ship and marine construction because of its extremely hard wearing nature.Durability:
Very durable
Density:
1,030 kg/m³
Workability:
Hard on tools, pre boring for nailing, exceptionally strong.
Uses:
Ship construction, harbour work and bridges.
Available Lengths of Greenheart:
2.10 m + Longer
Idigbo FAS
Brownish/yellow in colour, very durable.Durability:
Very durable
Density:
560 kg/m³
Workability:
Works well with screws, nails and glue.
Uses:
Ship and boat building, Interior and Exterior joinery, Furniture, Sills.
Available Lengths of Idigbo FAS:
2150 + Longer
25 x 120 + W
38 x 120 + W
50 x 120 + W
63 x 120 + W
75 x 120 + W
25 x 120 + W
38 x 120 + W
50 x 120 + W
63 x 120 + W
75 x 120 + W
Iroko / FAS
Known for its high level of durability Iroko is light-w to brown in colour and versatile in its uses being suitable for furniture, doors, flooring and bench tops.Durability:
Very durable
Density:
660 kg/m³
Workability:
Works well with screws, nails and glue
Uses:
Ship and boat building, Interior and Exterior joinery, Furniture, Sills.
Available Lengths of Iroko / FAS:
Random Width 2.150 + Longer
25 x 150 + W
32 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 50 + W
75 x 150 + W
100 x 150 + W
25 x 150 + W
32 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 50 + W
75 x 150 + W
100 x 150 + W
Dimension Stock 2.150 + Longer
25 x 150
25 x 200 / 225
25 x 305
32 x 305
38 x 225
38 x 305
50 x 125
50 x 150
50 x 225
50 x 250
63 x 225
75 x 225
25 x 150
25 x 200 / 225
25 x 305
32 x 305
38 x 225
38 x 305
50 x 125
50 x 150
50 x 225
50 x 250
63 x 225
75 x 225
Mahogany African
Costing less than other mahoganies, African Mahogany is a light to deep-brown moderately durable timber. It glues, nails and screws well, being suitable for furniture and boat building.Durability:
Moderately Durable
Density:
530 kg/m³
Workability:
Easy to work with. Works well with nails, screws and glue
Uses:
Furniture, Panelling, Flooring
Available Lengths of Mahogany African:
2.10 m + Longer
Mahogany - Brazilian
Is a very stable wood and hard wearing.Durability:
Durable
Density:
550 kg/m³
Workability:
A stable wood, screws, nails and glues well.
Uses:
High class furniture, interior joinery and flooring.
Available Lengths of Mahogany - Brazilian:
2.10 m + Longer
Maple / Hard Prime North American
The best timber of choice for flooring and kitchen cabinets, Hard Maple brings a light airy feel to any room.Durability:
Durable
Density:
740 kg/m³
Workability:
Good finish but hard on tooling
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Sports goods
Available Lengths of Maple / Hard Prime North American:
Random Width 7ft + Longer
1 x 5 + W
1¼ x 5 + W
1½ x 5 + W
2 x 5 + W
2½ x 5 + W
3 x 5 + W
1 x 5 + W
1¼ x 5 + W
1½ x 5 + W
2 x 5 + W
2½ x 5 + W
3 x 5 + W
Dimension Stock
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 4
1 x 6
Wide Spec
1 x 8 + W
1 x 8 + W
Maple / Soft Prime North American
Softer than Hard Maple, Soft Maple is particularly useful for furniture which has a stained finish.Durability:
Durable
Density:
550 kg/m³
Workability:
Excellent staining properties
Uses:
Furniture, Turnery, Interior joinery
Available Lengths of Maple / Soft Prime North American
Random Width 7ft + Longer
1 x 5 + W
1¼ x 5 + W
1½ x 5 + W
2 x 5 + W
2½ x 5 + W
3 x 5 + W
1 x 5 + W
1¼ x 5 + W
1½ x 5 + W
2 x 5 + W
2½ x 5 + W
3 x 5 + W
Dimension Stock
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 4
1 x 6
Wide Spec
1 x 8 + W
1 x 8 + W
Oak Character European
This is a knotty European Oak, used mainly for flooring and external joinery.Durability:
Durable
Density:
750 kg/m³
Workability:
Easy to work with. Nails and screws easily. Smooth finish
Uses:
Heavy structural use, Exterior joinery, Furniture, Flooring
Available Lengths of Oak Character European
27mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
40mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
52mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
40mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
52mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
Oak / FAS European SE
European Oak is a very attractive durable timber with a wish-brown colour, it has a variety of uses but is commonly used for joinery and flooring.Durability:
Durable
Density:
720 kg/m³
Workability:
Easy to work with. Nails and screws easily. Smooth finish.
Uses:
Heavy structural use, Exterior joinery, Furniture, Flooring.
Available Lengths of Oak FAS European SE
Random Width 2.15m + Longer
26 x 100 + W
40 x 100 + W
50 / 52 x 100 + W
65 x 100 + W
80 x 100 + W
26 x 100 + W
40 x 100 + W
50 / 52 x 100 + W
65 x 100 + W
80 x 100 + W
Oak Pippy European
This is a high class timber, with its unique "cats paws" knotty appearance.Durability:
Durable
Density:
750 kg/m³
Workability:
Easy to work with. Nails and screws easily. Smooth finish.
Uses:
Heavy structural use, Exterior joinery, Furniture, Flooring.
Available Lengths of Oak Pippy European
27mm Waney Edge 2.450 - 3.050
Oak Prime North American Red
Red Oak is an abundant yet under used general purpose timber capable of producing attractive joinery and flooring.Durability:
Durable
Density:
690 kg/m³
Workability:
Nails, screws and glues well. Superior to White Oak
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Interior joinery
Available Lengths of Oak Prime North American Red:
Random Width 8ft + Longer
1 x 6 +
1½ x 6 +
2 x 6
2½ x 6 +
3 x 6 +
1 x 6 +
1½ x 6 +
2 x 6
2½ x 6 +
3 x 6 +
Dimension Stock 8ft + Longer
1 x 3½
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 3½
1 x 4
1 x 6
Wide Spec 8ft + Longer
1 x 10 + W
1 x 12 + W Coffin Spec
1¼ x 10 + W
1½ x 10 + W
2 x 10 + W
1 x 10 + W
1 x 12 + W Coffin Spec
1¼ x 10 + W
1½ x 10 + W
2 x 10 + W
Oak Prime North American White
White Oak is a very popular timber used extensively for flooring and joinery.Durability:
Durable
Density:
750 kg/m³
Workability:
Nails, screws and glues well.
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Joinery
Available Lengths of Oak Prime North American White:
7ft + Longer
1" x 6 + W
1¼ x 6+ W
1½ x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
2½ x 6 + W
3 x 6 + W
1" x 6 + W
1¼ x 6+ W
1½ x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
2½ x 6 + W
3 x 6 + W
Dimension Stock
1 x 1 5/8
1 x 2
1 x 3
1 x 4
1 x 5
1 x 6
1 x 7
1 x 8
1½ x 6
1½ x 8
2 x 5
2 x 6
1 x 1 5/8
1 x 2
1 x 3
1 x 4
1 x 5
1 x 6
1 x 7
1 x 8
1½ x 6
1½ x 8
2 x 5
2 x 6
Wide Spec
1 x 10 + W
1¼ x 10 + W
1½ x 10 + W
2 x 10 + W
1 x 10 + W
1¼ x 10 + W
1½ x 10 + W
2 x 10 + W
Oak North American White No. 1 Common
White Oak is a very popular timber used extensively for flooring and joinery.Durability:
Durable
Density:
750 kg/m³
Workability:
Nails, screws and glues well.
Uses:
Flooring, Furniture, Joinery
Available Lengths of Oak North American White No. 1 Common:
6ft + Longer
1" x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
1" x 6 + W
2 x 6 + W
Obeche
This is a resonably priced timber, relatively stable and dries easily.Durability:
Non Durable
Density:
380 kg/m³
Workability:
Nails easily but poor holding. Glues well.
Uses:
Cabinet framing, interior joinery and model making.
Available Lengths of Obeche:
2.10 m + Longer
Poplar Prime North American
Used manly for internal painted joinery work.Durability:
Non durable
Density:
450 kg/m³
Workability:
Good for nailing, easy to work with, holds screws and nails well.
Uses:
Kitchen doors.
Available Lengths of Poplar Prime North American:
Random Width 8ft + Longer
1 x 6 +
1¼ x 6 +
1½ x 6 +
2 x 6
2½ x 6 +
3 x 6
4 x 6
1 x 6 +
1¼ x 6 +
1½ x 6 +
2 x 6
2½ x 6 +
3 x 6
4 x 6
Dimension Stock
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 4
1 x 6
Wide Spec
1 x 10 +
1¼ x 10 +
1½ x 10 +
1 x 10 +
1¼ x 10 +
1½ x 10 +
Purple Heart
A specialized timber used mainly in boat building and harbour work.Durability:
Very durable
Density:
860 kg/m³
Workability:
Hard on tools, pre boring for nailing, glues well.
Uses:
Boat building, dock and harbour work and turning.
Available Lengths of Purple Heart:
2.10 m + Longer
Sapele / FAS
Sapele is a moderately durable medium to fairly dark reddish-brown hardwood. It has a variety of uses including flooring and furniture.Durability:
Moderately Durable
Density:
640 kg/m³
Workability:
Easy to work with. Nails and screws easily. Smooth finish
Uses:
Furniture, Flooring, Joinery
Available Lengths of Sapele / FAS:
Random Width 2.150m + Longer
25 x 150 + W
32 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 150 + W
75 x 150 + W
100 x 150 + W
25 x 150 + W
32 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 150 + W
75 x 150 + W
100 x 150 + W
Dimension Stock 2.150m + Longer
25 x 150
25 x 200 / 225
25 x 305
32 x 305
38 x 225
38 x 305
50 x 125
50 x 150
50 x 250
63 x 225
75 x 225
25 x 150
25 x 200 / 225
25 x 305
32 x 305
38 x 225
38 x 305
50 x 125
50 x 150
50 x 250
63 x 225
75 x 225
Sipo / FAS
Sipo is a durable hardwood, reddish-brown in colour. Capable of producing a good finish it is commonly used for furniture and interior/exterior joinery.Durability:
Durable
Density:
660 kg/m³
Workability:
Glues with ease. Stains and polishes well.
Uses:
Furniture, Cabinets, Joinery
Available Lengths of Sipo / FAS:
Random Width
25 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 150 + W
75 x 150 + W
25 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 150 + W
75 x 150 + W
Utile / FAS
Utile is a type of mahogany, used mainly when stability is required.Durability:
Durable
Density:
660 kg/m³
Workability:
Very stable, long lasting and has a good finish to it.
Uses:
Furniture, interior joinery and high class finishing.
Available Lengths of Utile / FAS:
Random Width
25 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 150 + W
75 x 150 + W
25 x 150 + W
38 x 150 + W
50 x 150 + W
63 x 150 + W
75 x 150 + W
Tulipwood
Used manly for internal painted joinery work.Durability:
Non durable
Density:
450 kg/m³
Workability:
Good for nailing, easy to work with, holds screws and nails well.
Uses:
Kitchen doors.
Available Lengths of Tulipwood:
Random Width 8ft + Longer
1 x 6 +
1¼ x 6 +
1½ x 6 +
2 x 6
2½ x 6 +
3 x 6
4 x 6
1 x 6 +
1¼ x 6 +
1½ x 6 +
2 x 6
2½ x 6 +
3 x 6
4 x 6
Dimension Stock
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 4
1 x 6
Wide Spec
1 x 10 +
1¼ x 10 +
1½ x 10 +
1 x 10 +
1¼ x 10 +
1½ x 10 +
Walnut Prime North American Black
Increasing in popularity, Walnut is a fine quality timber giving a warm dark finish.Durability:
Durable
Density:
660 kg/m³
Workability:
Care required to finish but stable
Uses:
Furniture, Cabinets
Available Lengths of Walnut Prime North American Black:
Random Widths 7ft + Longer
1 x 5 + W
1¼ x 5 + W
1½ x 5 + W
2 x 5 + W
2½ x 5 + W
3 x 5 + W
1 x 5 + W
1¼ x 5 + W
1½ x 5 + W
2 x 5 + W
2½ x 5 + W
3 x 5 + W
Dimension Stock 7ft + Longer
1 x 4
1 x 6
1 x 4
1 x 6
Wide Spec 7ft + Longer
1 x 9 + W
1½ x 9 + W
2 x 9 + W
1 x 9 + W
1½ x 9 + W
2 x 9 + W
Wenge
This is a strong high end timber used mainly for flooring.Durability:
Durable
Density:
950 kg/m³
Workability:
A stable wood, hard on tools, requires pre boring before nailing.
Uses:
Flooring, interior joinery, excellent for turning.
Available Lengths of Wenge:
2.10 m + Longer
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