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Spalted Maple

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What makes this wood so special? Fungus. If there’s one wood that can really challenge your sense of design—and your woodworking skills—it’s spalted maple. Those inky black lines can both…
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Bur Oak

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Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa Other Common Names: Blue oak, Cucharillo, Encino, Mamecillo, Mossy overcup oak, Roble, Scrub oak Growing Regions: Throughout North America. According to Woods of the World, bur…
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Spanish Cedar

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Aromatic and rich, the wood of Cedrela Odorata is a joy to work with and is a staple in Central American logging operations. Scientific Name: Cedar Odorata Growing regions: Central and South America Tree Characteristics: 65-100 ft (20-30 m…
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Wood Encyclopedia: American Alleewood

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Scientific Name: foundus paletus Other Common Names: Sloof lirpa, common crate. Growing Regions: Worldwide, particularly industrial areas. Characteristics of Tree: A barkless, leafless, short scrub tree of varying height, but routinely small trunk diam…

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