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Poplar is replacing eastern white pine in interior applications due to its lower cost, particularly for paint-grade uses like architectural millwork. While pine remains popular for its affordability, the scarcity of clear-grade pine lumber is driving demand towards poplar.

Butternut lumber’s decline has made this once-common domestic hardwood difficult to source, yet woodworkers still value it for carving, paneling, furniture, and antique reproductions. Suppliers discuss scarcity, uses, and current pricing.

Soft maple remains a popular choice for cabinetry and furniture projects due to its versatility and lower price point compared to other hardwoods. It is favored for paint-grade projects and custom moldings, and is particularly sought after for its figured varieties like curly and bird’s-eye. While sales are steady, some suppliers note a slight decrease compared to last year.

Black walnut hardwood sales remain steady as 2026 begins, with consistent orders for FAS and premium grades. Suppliers report steady demand, driven by walnut’s unique color and versatility in furniture, millwork, and craft projects. Prices for FAS walnut in 4/4 thickness range from $10 to $13.25 per board foot.

Cherry hardwood sales have been sluggish for over a decade, despite its competitive pricing compared to other domestic hardwoods. While demand for standard cherry remains low, highly figured cherry, especially matched sets from the same tree, continues to be popular. The shift in market trends towards brown woods over red woods, coupled with the influence of marketing buzzwords, is believed to be contributing to the decline in cherry sales.

Laguna announced the appointment of Matthew Thackray as president effective April 1, 2026, and CEO effective June 1, 2026. Thackray joined Laguna in 2025 as chief commercial officer and has…

The National Woods Board has appointed two woodworking industry veterans to its leadership team: Stephan Waltman and Gary LeBlanc. Their appointments support the NWB’s mission to modernize woodworking education and…

The WoodRat, a precision joinery system developed in England, has returned to production under new ownership following the retirement of its creator, Martin Godfrey. WoodRat Engineering Ltd. announced that Jonathan…

Annual spending on improvements and maintenance to owner-occupied homes is projected to slow sharply in early 2027, according to the latest Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Remodeling…

RIDGID, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, is expanding its NXT accessory line with new dual-locking vacuum attachments designed to fit multiple hose sizes without adapters. The NXT Dual Locking…

Osborne Wood Products introduces two new table leg designs, Tahoe and Sonora, featuring traditional Mission elements.

Felder presents the KV 925 vertical panel saw to the U.S. market after its premier at LIGNA 2023.

Grizzly Industrial presents a new 8” jointer with a spiral cutterhead, model G0490ZX, and a parallelogram table adjustment mechanism.

Wood Environmentally Adaptive (EA) Hydroplus technology in a new waterborne wood coating that can be applied in a variety of conditions.

WHITESIDE MACHINE CO. is introducing two new CNC router bit sets aimed at production shops and the discerning woodworker. The General Purpose CNC Set (Item No. 709, $232.90) is a…