Imported Hardwood Species

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Imported hardwood species. The price sheets are arranged alphabetically by species include both domestic and imported woods. Tropical hardwood lumber species imported into north america by american lumber company. Properties african mahogany has medium crushing strength and low bending strength and shock resistance.

It has interlocked grain and can be prone to tearing when planed. Market source available from quality hardwood speciality distributors. Imported tropical hardwoods. Musical instruments and turnings.

Walnut juglans nigra. Alder is a relatively soft hardwood of medium density that has low bending strength shock resistance and stiffness. Scientific name khaya ivorensis. We take pride in drying as many of our imported species as possible at our cove city nc facility in order to ensure the best possible product ships to our customers and at the correct moisture content.

Our inventory is extensive with over 20 different imported species we can cater to difficult requests for. There are some species with thicknesses of 2 or 3 also. It is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Imported timbers and softwoods to compliment our range of australian hardwood timbers we also offer a number of imported timber species and softwoods.

It is often used as a substitute for hard maple or stained to resemble other species.