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Sales remain slow and steady for alder
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 21 July 2014 00:00
Alder is currently selling, but not at the pace it has been in prior years. Commonly referred to as red alder, American alder and Western alder, the species (Alnus rubra) grows from California up into Canada. It comes in clear and knotty variations, depending on how much visual character buyers want in their final product.
Walnut sees a steady increase in interest
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 June 2014 00:00
Walnut continues to be a top seller, according to hardwood dealers from across the country interviewed by Woodshop News. The wood’s popularity is attributed to its rich, dark color currently favored by designers. Walnut slabs, with the bark left on, are also selling extremely well.
Cherry shows it still has staying power
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 19 May 2014 00:00
Cherry (Prunus serotina), also known as black cherry, has been a mainstay hardwood in the woodworking industry for decades. While there haven’t been any significant changes in the marketplace, current sales are slightly volatile because of fluctuating prices of other species and the overseas market, according to lumber suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News.
Demand increases for red & white oak
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 14 April 2014 00:00
There’s strong demand for both red and white oak, according to lumber dealers surveyed by Woodshop News.
Smart buyers are switching to soft maple
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 17 March 2014 00:00
Buying soft maple will save you about 60 cents/bf at the retail level over hard maple, enough to sway many shops, according to lumber dealers interviewed by Woodshop News.
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