The Journal

Wood Species

The species shelf: deep-dives on the woods we mill and the comparisons buyers actually search — European vs. American white oak, wenge vs. Macassar ebony, teak vs. iroko, rift vs. quarter sawn. Each pairs with its species guide under Materials.

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Wood Guide
Maple Butcher Block Countertops: Hard Maple vs. Soft Maple, Construction, and Cost
August 22, 2026
Wood Guide
European White Oak vs American White Oak: What’s the Difference?
July 23, 2026
Wood Guide
Walnut Tables for a Brooklyn Waterfront Event Space
July 23, 2026
Wood Guide
Walnut Butcher Block Countertops: Edge Grain, End Grain, and What You're Actually Buying
July 20, 2026
Wood Guide
Walnut Shelves: What Actually Separates a Real One From a Veneer Board
July 20, 2026
Wood Guide
Walnut Butcher Block Countertops: A Buyer’s Guide
July 19, 2026
Wood Guide
Two-Tone Butcher Block: Mixing Wood Species in One Top
July 19, 2026
Wood Guide
Rift Sawn vs. Quarter Sawn White Oak
July 16, 2026
Wood Guide
Face, Edge, or End Grain: Choosing a Construction — The Long Read
July 16, 2026
Wood Guide
Wenge vs. Macassar Ebony: Choosing a Near-Black Wood
July 13, 2026
Wood Guide
Teak vs. Iroko: The Honest Comparison
July 13, 2026
Wood Guide
The Best Wood for Outdoor Tables (and Why We Stock Iroko)
July 12, 2026
Wood Guide
Walnut and Maple Butcher Block: The Classic Checkerboard
July 11, 2026
Wood Guide
Padauk's Color Change: Fire-Red Today, Russet Brown in a Year
July 10, 2026
Wood Guide
Stained vs. Natural Wood: How to Choose a Color That Lasts
July 9, 2026
Case Study
Case Study: Custom Live Edge Table Tops and Walnut Woodwork for a Dumbo, Brooklyn Restaurant
November 16, 2025
Case Study
Case Study: Breathing New Life into Penang Malaysian Cuisine, Featuring Custom Walnut Tabletops
November 16, 2025
Case Study
Case Study: Custom White Oak Tabletops for Allswell Waterside, Florida
November 16, 2025
Case Study
Case Study: Custom Walnut Dining Table for a Southampton Home
November 16, 2025
Case Study
Case Study: Custom Outdoor Dining Table with White Oak Base in Southampton
November 16, 2025
Wood Guide
Why Dimensional Exotic Lumber Is the Smart Choice for Premium Woodworking Projects
May 30, 2025
Wood Guide
What is Live Edge Wood?
August 19, 2024
Wood Guide
Top 10 Hardwood Choices for High-End Residential and Commercial Projects
August 13, 2024
Wood Guide
The Benefits of Live Edge Wood in Modern Interior Design
August 13, 2024
Wood Guide
Walnut Wood Furniture: A Timeless Choice
December 19, 2022
Wood Guide
What is Live Edge furniture?
December 5, 2022
Wood Guide
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About White Oak Hardwood
July 9, 2022
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