[{"question":"Are Your Products Made From Solid Squares?","answer":"

While we try to purchase solid squares whenever possible, we have found that it is often difficult to get various sizes and wood types in solids, especially solids thicker than 2 3/4". Materials such as Walnut and Alder are not available in solids thicker than 1 3/4".

For this reason, Osborne offers what is known as a laminate or glued-up turning. Laminates are made of solid wood pieces glued together in order to achieve the desired thickness of the leg, foot, corbel, etc. Most product categories including: turned posts, square legs, square blanks, corbels, furniture feet, and components can be laminate products.

"},{"question":"Will My Glued-Up Products Be Weaker Than Solid Ones?","answer":"

No. In fact, glued-up or laminated products actually tend to be stronger and more durable than their solid counterparts. The various pieces allow for support, as well as prevent weakness in the piece. So you can be sure of the strength of your furniture feet, table legs, island posts, or corbels regardless if you receive a laminate or solid stock piece.

"},{"question":"Will I Be Able to See The Glue Lines?","answer":"

While solids are often preferred because of aesthetics, it is often feared that laminated squares will not turn beautiful components. This is not the case. Keeping in mind that the distinction between 'boards' included in your glued-up components will vary depending on wood species and characteristics, many wood types offered appear just as beautiful as a solid. See example images of laminates below.

"},{"question":"Do You Offer Solid Wood Turning Blanks?","answer":"

At Osborne we supply the woodworking trade as well as hobbyists with high quality wood turning blanks and dimensional stock. As with turnings, we are not always able to purchase larger size blanks in solids. If you are specifically looking for a solid blank, please contact us to ensure we have solids available.

"},{"question":"Can I Specifically Request Solids?","answer":"

Yes. If your project requires a solid, or if you would simply like to check availability of solids, please contact our Customer Service Team at 1-800-849-8876, by email, or by clicking the Live Chat button in the bottom right corner of the screen. If we have solids in stock, you can specifically request your purchase to only include solids for an additional $10.00 per item.

"}]

Alder	Cherry
Hickory	Hard Maple
Soft Maple	Mahogany
Red Oak	Knotty Pine
Poplar	Black Walnut
White Oak

What Do Glued-Up Components Look Like?