Wood Education

While I am not an expert at wood choices, I want to provide you with some basic information on what makes my products different and why I use the wood that I do. 

Pine

Alot of the competitors boxes and totes are made of pine. While this is a stable wood, it is 'soft' and can by easily dented or scratched. 

PRO:
Less expensive
Can provide a rustic look
Paints easily

Con:
Dents easily
Inconsistent grain 

Walnut

Walnut is used in alot of applications including flooring and furniture. The wood is considered stable and easy to work with. The color can range from gray to deep brown.



Pro:

Easy to use

Unique color



Con:

Softer than oak or maple

Expensive



Maple

I build a majority of my totes out of maple. Maple is a 'harder' wood making it less prone to dents. In my opinion, this makes it a better choice for use in grooming boxes and totes that will see the everyday wear and tear.

PRO:
Durable and strong
Moderately priced 

Con:
More expensive than pine
Density of grain makes it difficult to stain

Cherry

Cherry is commonly used in furniture. Its natural red hue is sought after in fine furniture. Cherry is also stable and easy to work with.


Pro:

Rich color

Tends to darken with age



Con:

Expensive

Reactive to sunlight

Oak

Oak is commonly used in furniture making. Oak has two varieties: red and white. I commonly use red oak in my projects instead of white. White oak is better suited for exterior applications.

PRO:
Stains well
Bold grain 
Moderately priced

Con:
More expensive than pine
Heavy

Birch

Birch is another species that can be frequently found in furniture making. It was extremely common to be used in the 60's and 70's. The grain tends to be straighter and consistent. 


Pro:

Moderate strength

Less expensive


Con:

Grain pattern can be bland

Can be difficult to stain


Please contact me if you would like a different species of wood for your project

I will gladly discuss with you the possibility of using another species for your project. This will usually incur additional costs. 

None of the above species are well suited to be exposed to the harsh elements full time. 
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