Plenty of projects warrant the use of attractive, exotic woods like zebrawood, teak, mahogany, and ebony, or even burl wood veneer.. Yet, at the same time, some projects just need a reliable, quality hardwood, domestic or otherwise, that is more prized for its workability and durability than for its form. […]

Hickory, like oak and ash, is a hard, durable wood with a somewhat austere though stately appearance. It is extremely strong and widely used to make solid-wood furniture and tool handles. Still, to save costs and reap all the aesthetic beauty of hickory wood, some craftsmen prefer the use of […]