Wood Database

Discover comprehensive information about wood species, their characteristics, and workability properties. Perfect for woodworkers, cabinet makers, and enthusiasts.

616
Total Wood Species
496
Hardwoods
85
Softwoods
35
Exotic Woods

Wood Species Directory

616 wood species found

Hardwood

Abura

Mitragyna ciliata

Hardness: 1,050 lbf
Density: 38.00 lb/ft³
Origin: West Africa
Straight Grain Common $$

A West African hardwood with good working properties and light coloration.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,096 lbf
Density: 49.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Interlocked Grain Common $$$$

A moderately available hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood

African Cherry

Prunus spp.

Hardness: 1,022 lbf
Density: 28.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
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A moderately available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Exotic
Hardness: 2,885 lbf
Density: 72.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Wavy Grain Rare $$$

A moderately available exotic wood species prized for its unique characteristics and specialized applications.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,754 lbf
Density: 35.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Interlocked Grain Limited $

A rare and valuable hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood

African Mahogany

Swietenia spp.

Hardness: 891 lbf
Density: 34.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Straight Grain Common $$

A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,359 lbf
Density: 27.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Irregular Grain Common $$$

A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Exotic
Hardness: 3,895 lbf
Density: 133.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Straight Grain Rare $$$$

A rare and valuable exotic wood species prized for its unique characteristics and specialized applications.

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Hardwood

African Teak

Tectona grandis

Hardness: 1,524 lbf
Density: 58.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Wavy Grain Common $$

A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood

African Walnut

Juglans spp.

Hardness: 1,146 lbf
Density: 35.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
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A rare and valuable hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood

Afrormosia

Pericopsis elata

Hardness: 1,570 lbf
Density: 45.00 lb/ft³
Origin: West Africa
Straight Grain Rare $$$$

A premium African hardwood often used as a teak substitute with excellent durability.

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Afzelia

Afzelia spp.

Hardness: 1,810 lbf
Density: 50.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Africa
Straight Grain Limited $$$

A dense African hardwood valued for its exceptional durability and strength.

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Hardwood

Ailanthus

Ailanthus altissima

Hardness: 1,200 lbf
Density: 40.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Asia
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Also known as Tree of Heaven, this fast-growing wood has limited commercial value.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,242 lbf
Density: 45.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
Wavy Grain Common $$$

A rare and valuable hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Softwood
Hardness: 699 lbf
Density: 21.00 lb/ft³
Origin: North America, Asia
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A readily available softwood with excellent working properties, commonly used in construction and millwork applications.

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Hardwood

Albizia

Albizia spp.

Hardness: 900 lbf
Density: 32.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Tropical regions worldwide
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A tropical hardwood genus with fast growth and moderate working properties.

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Hardwood

Alder-leaf Birch

Betula spp.

Hardness: 1,329 lbf
Density: 44.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
Wavy Grain Limited $$$$

A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood

Algarrobo Blanco

Prosopis alba

Hardness: 2,240 lbf
Density: 48.00 lb/ft³
Origin: South America
Irregular Grain Limited $$$

A dense South American hardwood from the mesquite family with excellent durability.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,696 lbf
Density: 36.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
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A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,559 lbf
Density: 48.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
Interlocked Grain Common $$$

A rare and valuable hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Exotic
Hardness: 3,894 lbf
Density: 113.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
Straight Grain Rare $$$

A moderately available exotic wood species prized for its unique characteristics and specialized applications.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 871 lbf
Density: 47.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
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A readily available hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,741 lbf
Density: 53.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
Straight Grain Common $$$

A readily available hardwood with excellent working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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Hardwood
Hardness: 1,338 lbf
Density: 37.00 lb/ft³
Origin: Various regions
Interlocked Grain Rare $$$

A readily available hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

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