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CherryAttractive crown, rich salmon pink color, smooth to the touch, closed grain. |
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MapleWhite color, grain pattern often less distinguishable, very hard wearing. |
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MahoganyRich brown/tan color, fine texture, good width makes it easy to work with. |
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White AshAttractive symmetrical crown, very light color with yellow open grain structure, smooth texture, can have excellent straight quartered veneer. |
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WalnutAttractive crown, rich browny purple color, used as a substitute for its much more costly European brother. |
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AnigreLight brown in colour, grain structure can resemble Maple. |
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Birds-Eye MapleA defect creates a series of small eyes to be spread across the veneer. Regularity of size and distribution adds value. |
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ChestnutAttractive crown, rich medium/light brown color. Produces a good finish and stains well. |
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PearAttractive cathedral crown, rich pink/reddish color. Very smooth to the touch. |
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Red OakAttractive cathedral crown, light reddish color, grainy texture |
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White OakAttractive 'cathedral' crown, straight quartered veneer, consistent very light brown color. |
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SapeleDark, reddish brown, quarters can be evenly stripped, symmetrical crown also available. |
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White BeechGrain structure not always prominent, white/ creamy in colour, but fades with age. Difficult to produce due to hardness, tendency to buckle and to go off color. |
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Steamed BeechSteaming helps to offset some of the production difficulties of White Beech. Light pink color, grain pattern not always prominent, very hard-wearing. |
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TeakAttractive crown, best quality has a rich golden brown color, lesser prone to dark brown lines in the grain. |