Hardwoods and Clear Softwoods - North American Hardwoods

Cream to a pale reddish brown renowned for its strength, hard maple is straight grained with a fine texture
(non durable)

Colour ranges from golden yellow in the sapwood to pinkish red in the heartwood. Straight grained, fine even texture, which machines extremely well. (moderately durable)

White to pale olive, green to brown. Straight grained, of even texture and grain. Moderately light weight and low shock resistant (non durable)

Colour range from light yellowy brown to pale brown. Straight grained with a medium to coarse texture. It machines fairly readily and stains/polishes to an excellent finish. (durable)

Colour pale cream to greyish brown. Generally straight grained with a coarse but even texture. It is appropriate for applications where strength is required.