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Quarter Sawn Oak is milled at an angle of Rustic Alder and Rustic Hickory refers
Alder is a softer wood with a fine straight grain
60 to 90 degrees from the grain, allowing rays
to the Rustic versions of these wood types. It is
and even texture. Color is light brown with yellow
and flecks to become visible, giving the wood a characterized by knots, burls and mineral streaks
or reddish tinge, with little difference between
unique, often vintage, character and dimension. found on center panels, stiles and rails of the
heartwood and sapwood. Alder does not evolve
door, and on the drawer headers, which could
in color or darken when exposed to light or heat
Walnut is a strong, stable American hardwood impact hardware placement. Knots will be sound
as other woods do, and takes stains and finishes
known for wide color variation. It ranges in color and will be closed, but certain angles could
well. More than some of the other woods, care
from creamy white to a medium purplish brown. show light through the knots. Glazing rustic wood
must be taken to avoid damage due to its softer
Walnut cabinetry will have both flowing grain and types will enhance these unique characteristics.
nature. Some small tight knots can be found with
straight grain. This combination is a treasured standard Alder.
characteristic of Walnut, and is showcased when THIS SYMBOL IS SHOWN UNDER DOORS
Walnut is finished in Natural. However, Walnut ON PAGES 36–42 AND 44–46 TO INDICATE
Cherry displays a distinctive grain pattern and
takes all available stains well. Walnut is a favorite THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN RUSTIC.
warm color. The color ranges from nearly white
choice for furniture and furniture grade cabinetry, to dark reddish brown. Dark pockets, pin knots,
Maple is a versatile hardwood with a fine,
such as StarMark Cabinetry.
and random streaks are common. More than
smooth grain. It varies in color from nearly white
most woods, Cherry will darken when exposed
to a slightly reddish brown. Mineral or sugar
to light, especially in light stains. The more sun
streaks occur naturally in Maple and can vary
Cherry receives, the faster it will darken. This will
from piece to piece. Variations will be more
be most evident in new wood and will slow as it
noticeable in lighter stains.
ages.
Oak is a strong wood with a long linear grain,
Hickory is a heavy, strong wood. It is known
often displaying tiny rays. You may notice small
for flowing, vibrant grain patterns and dramatic
pinholes and tight knots. Color will range from
color variations. Hickory can also exhibit random golden blonde to deeper reddish tones. This cut
pecks, burls, and mineral streaks. Hickory’s color of Oak is known as flat sawn.
ranges across a wide spectrum, from nearly
white to dark brown.
standard ALDER
Shown here in Natural. wood types
rustic ALDER
Shown here in Natural.
CHERRY
Shown here in Natural.
standard HICKORY
Shown here in Natural.
rustic HICKORY
Shown here in Natural.
MAPLE
Shown here in Natural.
OAK
Shown here in Natural.
QUARTER SAWN OAK
Shown here in Natural.
WALNUT
Shown here in Natural.