Imported Hardwood Species

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Imported hardwood species.

It is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Properties african mahogany has medium crushing strength and low bending strength and shock resistance. 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. It is often used as a substitute for hard maple or stained to resemble other species.

Our inventory is extensive with over 20 different imported species we can cater to difficult requests for. Most imported woods come only in select grade and most of our stock is in 1 thickness. Tropical hardwood lumber species imported into north america by american lumber company.

Alder is a relatively soft hardwood of medium density that has low bending strength shock resistance and stiffness. Walnut juglans nigra. Imported tropical hardwoods. Common names akuk bandoro eri kiree undianunu oganwo.

Click on a tile to view projects in that species. It has interlocked grain and can be prone to tearing when planed. Scientific name khaya ivorensis. There are some species with thicknesses of 2 or 3 also.

Check out pricing of the items we most commonly stock under the lumber pricing link to the left.