Tree & Wood Guide

Goby Walnut is a lumber company that gives you a variety of woods to choose from, and understanding the species they offer will aid in your final decision. They are one of the best producers of high-quality hardwoods and don’t compromise on the thickness of the boards. In this Goby Walnut Tree guide, I’ll walk […]

Who doesn’t love silk clothes? I’m sure most of us have a silk dress or shirt in our wardrobe. However, how many of us know about how silk is made? The untiring effort of silkworms nibbling the leaves of the mulberry tree to excrete the finest fibers known to man is itself an interesting process,

Buckeye and Chestnut woods have different qualities that make them unique in the workshop. Conscientious woodworkers should be fully aware of their distinct differences, so suitable material is chosen for any project. There are multiple species, but I will discuss them generally because the traits apply across types. These are both viable hardwoods to work

Boxelder is the third corner of the Soft Maple Triangle. The lightest and, sadly, the weakest of the Maples, however, it does have some excellent and endearing characteristics. I’m always a little wary of common names for different wood species. It creates confusion, so if you come across Manitoba Maple. Ash-leaved Maple. or Boxelder Maple

There’s nothing like the smell of fresh pine in the morning, and the Norway Pine is no exception! This glorious coniferous evergreen tree is also known as the Red Pine and is abundant in North America, despite the implications of its name. It has been known to grow with other species like the Virginia, Pitch,

My experience with Hackberry started badly when I mistook it for Ash. I was frustrated by the poor quality of finish I was obtaining despite my enthusiastic and youthful sanding attempts. Hackberry does have a close resemblance to Ash, but anatomically it is closer to Elm. Not only does Hackberry bear a strong resemblance to

There was a box in the corner of the classroom filled with blanks for turning or carving, and I should have known by the look on the instructor’s face that I had chosen a challenging wood. In short, the persimmon wood uses are described as suitable for carving, and it does allow for fine detail

There are three types of Magnolia that provide timber for woodworkers. They all share common characteristics that make generalizations of Magnolia wood uses possible. The most appreciated quality of the three Magnolia timbers is the straight grain which makes it easy to use with both hand and power tools. The three species are: Magnolia acuminata

Some woods lend themselves to individualistic expression, and Juniper will never make it to the Ikea Store. I love it. Just when you think you have got it down, it becomes a Cedar. Juniperus communis is the common Juniper, and Juniperus virginiana is the Eastern Red Cedar. As some sort of compensation, the Eastern Red

Wood has a luster about it. All at once, it is traditional and modern, sophisticated and earthy. Transformed from rough boards into pieces of delicate beauty, wooden furniture has a timeless appeal. Perhaps it is the uniqueness within the grain pattern that adds interest to every furniture piece. Skilled craftsmen seek out the beauty of