Keystone Wood Specialties - Cabinetry Components - (Page 54) Wood Species Specifications The infinite variety in color, grain*, and texture is what gives wood its rich character and natural warmth. And along with all the differences among varying wood species, even within the same species, no two trees are alike. Climate, light, rainfall, and minerals in the soil all create diverse and unique grain and color patterns in each piece of wood. Because of all the variables and options available in choosing a wood species, we’ve prepared the guidelines below to assist you in selecting the right wood for the desired end result. Ash The color tones of ash consist of a wide range of cream to light brown with some dark streaks. Burl and pin knots are acceptable. Ash is not selected for color. Panel rips are arranged to form a reasonable blend of grain matching and wood color tones. Ash, Select White Same as ash except medium dark brown areas are not acceptable. Select white ash is recommended for light stain or natural finish. Birch, Natural A mixture of sapwood and heartwood, it is suitable for dark stains only. Color selection is not available. Birch, White A white to pale yellowish closed grained wood, suitable for natural finish as well as light to dark stains. No red heartwood is acceptable. Cherry Cherry may contain some sapwood (white wood from the outer section of a log). Grain and color are matched to form a reasonable blend. Exposure to light causes cherry to darken with age, revealing a deep reddish brown tone. Gum pockets are a natural characteristic of cherry. Cherry, Clear Same as cherry except sapwood is not used on face. Sapwood is allowed on backs. Cherry becomes very rich in color tones when finished natural and allowed to age. Hickory Unlike most other wood species, hickory has a unique grain pattern and variety of color tones all its own. Our standard hickory has some knots and lots of character and is not selected for color. Hickory, Select With some color selection and no knots (pin knots are acceptable), it still is unique and has lots of character. Mahogany Color varies from golden brown to light reddish color tones. Has occasional pin knots or burl. Natural Finish Grade mahogany is available upon request. If a specific grain pattern or color is required, contact Keystone before ordering. Maple, Hard Maple is a light brown to creamy tan wood with a subtle grain pattern and is suitable for natural finish as well as light to dark stains. Some mineral is acceptable. Maple, Select Hard White Same as maple except reddish brown heartwood or mineral is not acceptable. Select white maple is recommended for light stains or natural finish. Maple, Soft Used mostly for drawers and paint grade doors, soft maple ranges from creamy white to brown to gray color tones. Color is not selected. Soft maple is not recommended for stain or natural finish. Pine, Clear A completely clear grade of pine with no knots. Blue stain is not acceptable. Pine, Knotty Our knotty pine, a New England furniture grade, has tight red knots and is suitable for rustic style cabinetry. Filled or loose knots and blue stain are not acceptable. Poplar A soft hardwood, it has a pale yellowish to white color with some green and brown mineral. Not selected for color. Typically used as a paint grade. Red Oak Red Oak is not selected for color. Defects such as knots and splits are removed. Character, such as burl and pin knots, is acceptable. Mineral is acceptable in the range of 1/8″ wide X 5″ long. Panel rips are arranged to form a reasonable blend of grain matching and color tones. Red Oak, Select Dark and medium dark color tones and mineral are not used. Burl and pin knots are acceptable. Select Red Oak is recommended for light stains and natural finish. Walnut Walnut may have up to 15% sapwood. Burl and pin knots are acceptable. Walnut, Clear Sapwood is not acceptable on face of door. White Oak A tight open grained wood with light brown to greenish gray color tones. Pin knots and burl are allowed. Not selected for color. Panel rips are arranged to form a reasonable blend of grain matching and color tones. White Oak, Quartersawn Quartersawn is different from plainsawn only in the way it is cut at the sawmill. Quartersawn is cut radially to the rings or parallel to the rays and produces an edge-grained appearance and is especially suited for reproductions of furniture or cabinetry. *Grain and color matching that is not acceptable to the customer is replaced at the customer’s expense. 54
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