It can be stained or painted but the grain will still be visible. The grain is straight, with a coarse, uneven and distinct texture and pattern. It is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Oak is also considered more environmentally friendly as it has a much lower carbon footprint than more exotic woods. It’s a good choice as oak is one of the most durable types of wood as well as one of the most readily available. Oak: When it comes to choosing hardwood for a custom table, many people consider oak. Poplar is better for painted finishes to avoid knots which can be present in pine.
There is really not much difference in the strength between pine and poplar. Pine is a softwood while poplar is a soft hardwood. It has a medium density, machines and glues well. The wood is straight grained, uniform in texture and moderate to light weight. Poplar: Poplar is one of the most common hardwoods in the United States. Bleed through on stained finishes can be avoided with a maple or oak top. Bleed through on painted finishes can be avoided with a poplar, oak or maple top. However, knots do add character to distressed wood tops. Even furniture grade select white pine will have some knots that can bleed through surfaces, particularly with lighter colors. Pine is an economical material, stains nicely and, since our tables are already distressed, can be an excellent choice. Most are familiar with white pine as a soft white color, sometimes with a touch of yellow to it. It also tends to feature quite a few dark knots, as pine trees grow branches down almost the entire trunk of the tree.
White pine wood is straight-grained softwood with an even medium texture. Moisture Content: All wood is dried to a 7-9% moisture content to minimize swelling and cracks.Īll woods are all selected at furniture grade quality levels to ensure uniform characteristics and appearance for each wood type. Janka Hardness (Higher = Harder): Pine: 420, Poplar: 540, Cypress: 510, Maple: 950, Oak: 1290.ĭensity (lbs/cubic ft): Pine, Poplar, Cypress = 30. Material: Pine, Poplar, Oak, Maple, Cypress. This US based workshop has been making custom wood tables and furniture for over 20 years. Three environmentally friendly clear top coats on all stain and paint finishes provide a superior durable surface. Furniture finishing includes professionally applied stain or paint, hand rubbed and hand distressed. Each piece of furniture is individually bench made and finished to order in pine or assorted American hardwoods.
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This workshop specializes in making one of a kind dining tables, coffee tables, console tables, end tables, desks, bookcases, TV stands, cabinets and buffets. The Country Farm Furniture Collection offers custom wood furniture for the dining room, bedroom, living room and office. Material options: pine, poplar, oak, maple, cypress.
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