Wood Species
Maple is a light colored wood, it has a close, fine, uniform texture.
It is a hardwood that will take any color stain or paint well.
Oak has a light brown to reddish brown color and is a very hard wood with a straight open grain.
It is a hardwood that accepts stains very well.
Cherry is a light pinkish brown to deep reddish brown color that darkens over time. It has a fine uniform straight grain.
It is a hardwood that accepts stains extremely well.
Hickory is a yellowish to medium brown color often with contrasting colors. It often has knots and dark mineral streaks.
It is a hardwood that is best finished natural to show its rustic characteristics.