Wood Types

• Moderately soft hardwood (softer than soft maple but harder than pine)

• Janka density rating of 590 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

• Light tan to reddish-brown in color

• Straight grain with a fine, uniform texture

• Heartwood and sapwood are nearly identical in color

• Small, tight, closed knots may be present but are uncommon

• Standard products will be laminated

• Extremely easy to work with using both hand and machine tools

• Sands easily, turns well, and has excellent gluing properties

• Considered a stain-grade and paint-grade option

• Finishes exceptionally well - often stained to mimic more expensive woods like cherry

• Not listed as threatened due to its abundance across its native range in western North America

• This fast-growing wood is considered a sustainable choice for manufacturing

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee
  
• Please contact our customer service team for more information
  

• Moderately soft hardwood

• Janka density rating of 410 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

• Pale white/cream to light brown in color

• Straight grain with a fine, even texture

• Small, tight, closed knots may be present but are uncommon

• Standard products will be laminated

• Extremely easy to work with using both hand and power tools

• Can be painted or stained depending on personal preference

• This fast-growing wood is a highly sustainable choice

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee
• Please contact our customer service team for more information

• Comparable to hard maple and slightly harder than red oak

• Janka density rating of 1,300 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

• Pale straw color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue

• Fine, tight grain often with medullar rays present (bands or flecks in the wood)

• Standard products will be laminated

• Overall good workability. Machines, glues, and turns well

• Can be painted or stained depending on personal preference

• Stains specifically well in all tones, but looks best with a natural finish

• Due to rapid regeneration, this is a highly sustainable option

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee
• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Moderate hardness

• Janka density rating of 950 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Heartwood is a rich reddish-brown color that darkens with age. Sapwood is a pale pinkish-yellow and typically makes up 25-30% of the product

• Straight grain with a fine, even texture

• Standard products may be solid or laminate depending on availability

Workability

• Generally easy to work with hand or machine tools

Finishing

• Can be painted, but it is often stained with a natural finish or other tone for the best result

Sustainability

• When sourced from managed forests in North America, this is a sustainable wood option

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee. Some common requests are:

  • Least amount of sapwood

  • Most color matching

• A custom quote can be created for items made with no sapwood

• Solids only can be requested for products up to 3 ½” wide (if available)

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Second hardest wood available from Osborne

• Offers excellent durability and resistance to dents or scratches

• Janka density rating of 1,450 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• It is important to note that this is not a distinct species. “Hard maple” is a name generally assigned to a variety of maple species that have similar properties beneficial in furniture making
  

• Light, creamy white to reddish-brown in color

• Can include anything from small streaks to larger areas of color variation

• Straight grain with a fine, even texture

• Standard products may be solid or laminate depending on availability

Workability

• Easy to work with and machine. Glues and turns well

• Smooth surface allows for easy finishing

• Suitable for intricate carving

Finishing

• Can be stained or painted, depending on your preference

Sustainability

• Abundantly available in North America making it a sustainable choice

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee

• Solids only can be requested for products up to 3 ½” wide (if available)

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Extremely hard wood and the strongest offered at Osborne

• Janka density rating of 1,820 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Often a mix of hickory and pecan woods

• High color variations often create a striped appearance

• Heartwood is light to medium brown with reddish hues

• Sapwood is pale yellowish-brown in color

• Straight grain with occasional waves and a coarse texture

• Standard products will be laminated

Workability

• Can be difficult to work with because of its high density

• Tends to dull cutting edges quickly and can cause tear-out

Finishing

• Best suited for staining due to grain and color variations

Sustainability

• Widely available in North America making it a sustainable option

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee. Some common requests are:

  • Darker coloring

  • Most color matching

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Moderately hard compared to other hardwoods

• Janka density ratings range depending on species from 830-1,410 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Heartwood is a rich reddish-brown color and the sapwood is a pale pinkish-brown

• Often has a straight, uniform grain but can be irregular at times

• Products may include as much as 25-30% sapwood

• Standard products will be laminated

Workability

• Excellent workability; easy to sand, machine and carve

Finishing

• Takes stains very well as it enhances the natural beauty of the wood

• Can also be finished with oils or varnishes to highlight the grain and color

Sustainability

• Sustainable challenges exist for certain mahogany species but when sourced responsibly, it can be a readily available option with a lower environmental impact

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee. Some common requests are:

  • Least amount of sapwood

  • Most color matching

• A custom quote can be created for items made with no sapwood

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Soft, lightweight wood

• This is the only softwood Osborne offers due to its prominence in furniture applications

• Janka density rating of 420 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Ranges in color from pale yellow to light brown, with occasional reddish-brown streaks

• Straight, even grain with a medium to fine texture

• Often has knots and resin pockets

Workability

• Easy to work with using both hand and power tools

• Cuts and shapes smoothly, though care should be taken around knots to avoid tear-out

Finishing

• Often considered a stain-grade option, however for a more rustic, farmhouse look, it can be painted

• If painted, the knots will show through over time.

Sustainability

• Grows in North America making it a renewable and sustainable resource

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee. Some common requests are:

  • More knots

  • Less knots

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Soft for a hardwood and comparable to many softwoods in density/hardness

• Janka density rating of 540 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Light colored with creamy white sapwood and pale yellowish-brown to olive green heartwood

• Fine, uniform texture with straight grain

• Standard products will be laminated

  • No limits to the number or direction of laminates

  • No restrictions on the use or color of putty and/or filler

Workability

• Very easy to work with hand or machine tools

  • Can leave fuzzy surfaces when machined which requires fine sanding for smoothness

• Cuts, glues and finishes well

Finishing

• Recommended for painting due to the composition (laminated with putty/filler)

• May require fine sanding due to the light density

Sustainability

• Sustainable option as it is fast-growing and widely available

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Janka density rating of 1290 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Color ranges from light beige to olive brown, traditionally with red or pink undertones

• Straight grain with coarse, uneven texture

• Large, open pores

• Standard products may be solid or laminate depending on availability

Workability

• Easy to work with both hand or power tools

• Has a coarse texture but sands well

Finishing

• Best suited for staining due to the open pores

Sustainability

• Abundant and sustainable wood options

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee. Some common requests are:

  • Darker coloring

  • Most color matching

• Solids only can be requested for products up to 3 ½” wide (if available)

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Janka density rating of 930 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Light blonde to medium tan in color, sometimes with medium brown streaks

• Sapwood is not distinct from heartwood

• Color tends to darken slightly with age

• Straight grain with coarse, uneven texture

• Standard products will be laminated

Workability

• Can be worked with easily using hand or machine tools

Finishing

• Typically a paint grade option but select customers choose to stain rubberwood for a nice, smooth finish

• Slightly open grain may require primer before painting

Sustainability

• Environmentally-friendly option as the trees are harvested at the end of their latex-producing cycle and new trees are usually planted

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Moderately soft hardwood (softer than soft maple but harder than pine)

• Janka density rating of 590 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Light tan to reddish-brown in color

• Heartwood and sapwood are nearly identical in color

• Straight grain and fine, even texture

• Standard products will be laminated

• Features large, open knots, splits, and cracks for a rustic appearance

Workability

• Easy to work with both hand and machine tools but care should be taken around knots to avoid tear-out

Finishing

• Takes stains and finishes well

Sustainability

• Sustainable wood species due to its abundance across its native range in western North America

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Softer than hard maple but still quite dense, landing between cherry and walnut

• Janka density rating of 950 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• It is important to note that this is not a distinct species. “Soft maple” is a name generally assigned to a variety of maple species (such as silver maple, red maple, and striped maple) that have similar properties beneficial in furniture making

• Light, creamy white to reddish-brown in color

• Typically darker than hard maple with hues of brown, red or gray often present

• Straight grain and fine, even texture

• May have sapwood, heartwood, color variations, and/or mineral streaking

• Standard products may be solid or laminate depending on availability

Workability

• Easy to work with using both hand and machine tools

• Turns, glues and finishes well

Finishing

• Recommended for painting but it can be stained if customers are comfortable with the irregularities of the wood

Sustainability

• One of the most sustainable wood options due to its abundance

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee. Some common requests are:

  • Least amount of color variation

  • Most color consistency

• Solids only can be requested for products up to 3 ½” wide (if available)

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Moderate hardness that offers shock resistance and durability

• Janka density rating of 1,010 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Heartwood ranges from light brown to dark chocolate and often features darker brown streaks. It can also have hues of grey, purple, or red

• Sapwood is typically pale yellow-gray to white in color. Additionally, our walnut is steamed to create a more consistent light coffee color and slightly darken the sapwood

• Products may include as much as 25-30% sapwood

• Grain is usually straight but can be irregular

• May contain burls, butts, and curls

• Standard products will be laminated

Workability

• Easy to work with using both hand and power tools if the grain is straight

• Irregular grain may be more difficult to work with

• Sands & finishes well

Finishing

• Can be painted or stained depending on personal preference

Sustainability

• This is a sustainable wood due to its long-lasting properties and availability

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee, such as most color matching

• A custom quote can be created if specific characteristics are desired

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Very soft wood - least dense option among commonly used species

• Janka density rating of 350 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Reddish to pinkish-brown heartwood and pale yellow-white sapwood

• Sometimes has darker red or brown streaks

• Straight grain with uniform medium to coarse texture

• Standard products will be laminated

Workability

• Easy to work with using both hand and machine tools

• May require fine sanding due to light density

Finishing

• Can be painted or stained

• Often treated with clear sealants to enhance appearance

Sustainability

• Highly sustainable wood that comes from well-managed forests

• 100% renewables and biodegradable

• Low environmental impact due its lightweight nature, reducing transportation fuel consumption

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee

• Please contact our customer service team for more information

Hardness

• Durable option with a Janka density rating of 1360 lbf

  • The Janka Hardness Scale measures the durability of wood by determining the force needed to embed a steel ball into the wood. Find out more about this scale here.

Appearance

• Light beige to olive brown hues

• Straight grain with medium to coarse texture

• Tighter grain pattern than red oak

• Color variation may occur

• Standard products will be laminated

Workability

• Easy to work with, but slightly harder than red oak

Finishing

• Best suited for staining

Sustainability

• Abundant wood type and sustainable option

Customization Options

• Hand select services may be available for an additional fee. Some common requests are:

  • Darker coloring

  • Color matching

• Please contact our customer service team for more information