Wood Explorer
Southern magnolia
Magnolia lumber is used in furniture, doors and millwork, and pallets.
Gluing high-density jatoba
Q: We tried to glue some jatoba (Brazilian cherry) and it was a complete failure. The joints had almost no strength. We also had lots of trouble with machining, with lots of burn marks. Any suggestions?
Larch and tamarack
Although different species, they are in the same genus and can be used interchangeably.
Oregon Myrtle (a.k.a. California Laurel)
Oregon myrtle, often just called myrtle wood, also known as California laurel (Umbellularia californica), is the most expensive wood in North America. The wood, especially the burls, has exquisite grain and color, especially if the logs were submerged for a while before processing.