Cherry color will vary from a pinkish brown to a dark reddish brown in color. The grain is fine, straight and closed. Cherry is strong and hard, with excellent machining and finishing properties. Our cherry is a plain slice cut which produces a cathedral grain and straight grain pattern.

Hickory is a strong and full of character wood. It is calico in color ranging from sap wood to heartwood.

Rustic or Knotty Alder has the same characteristics as Alder, but includes considerably more pin holes, knots, knot holes, and grain variation. Alder has a straight grain and is known for ease in staining. Alder can take on the appearance of other hardwoods, such as cherry, based on the stain that is applied. Alder is softer than other hardwoods, and …