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Demand shifts to mahogany substitutes
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 21 January 2013 00:00
As less expensive and more readily available African hardwoods prove to be sufficient substitutes for genuine mahogany, lumber suppliers are seeing woodworkers’ interest in the latter continue to wane.
Hickory sales find boost in floor market
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 17 December 2012 00:00
While the denseness of hickory (Carya spp.) makes it a difficult hardwood with which to work, this domestic species is popular because of its unique rustic appearance and low price, particularly in the flooring industry. And with all of the sharp tooling in the today’s market, it’s more desirable than some might think.
Black walnut sales are holding steady
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 19 November 2012 00:00
Consumer interest in American black walnut (juglans nigra) is holding steady as lumber suppliers interviewed by Woodshop News have either experienced an increase in sales during the last year or have seen no change at all. But all tend to agree that the unique growing patterns of the species makes its availability unpredictable and, in turn, make it difficult to gauge just how popular it really is.
Soft maple sales have some staying power
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 15 October 2012 00:00
As fall began, soft maple (Acer rubrum) proved to be a strong seller, according to suppliers and distributors interviewed by Woodshop News. They suggest the species is attractive to woodworkers because it’s widely available and found at a more affordable price than other leading hardwoods. They also believe versatility plays a part in that it’s both easy to work and because its light hue makes it ideal for a variety of finishes.
Invasive beetle can’t curtail ash sales
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 17 September 2012 00:00
Ash trees throughout the country are being threatened by the Emerald ash borer at a rapidly increasing rate, prompting states and local communities to impose quarantines on distribution of lumber products made from them.
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