Wood Species for Cabs

Identify the wood species

Maple (Hardwood)

• Smooth and even grained

• Dense and durable

• Stains

• Great for paint

• Moisture resistant

Cons:

• Can yellow, darken, or dull with sun exposure

• Can be expensive

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Red Oak (Hardwood)

• Stains Well

• Less expensive than white oak

• Heavy Texture grain

Cons:

• Less durable than white oak

• More prone to moisture damage

White Oak (Hardwood)

• Very grainy and textured

• Grains are closer together and smaller

• Harder and denser than red oak

• Very Durable

• Moisture and rot resistant

Cons:

• Yellows with sun exposure

• Expensive

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Birch (Hardwood) Medium

• Not a lot of graining

• Smooth and even

• Rustic due to variation in color

• Cheaper that other Hardwoods

• Affordable

• Durable

• Stains and sands well

• Moisture resistant

• Widely available

Cons:

• Prone to uneven color variation

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Cherry (Hardwood) but softer

• High quality

• Moisture resistant

• Stains well

• Smooth and even texture

Cons:

• Expensive

• Less Scratch resistant than other hardwoods (hickory and white oak)

• Aging Process can be unpredictable

• Darkens over time

• Can’t match to existing cabs due to changes in color

Identify the wood species

Alder (Softwood)

• Rustic variations of light and dark areas

• Straight grain and even texture

• Knotty

• Lighter

• More brown tone

• Moderately Priced

Cons:

• Fades with sun exposure

• More resistant to scratches and dents

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Hickory (Hardwood)

• Very streaky and variant

• Grains are more spread out and larger

• Very Durable

• Long lasting

• Rustic

Cons:

• Yellows overtime, especially with sun

• Expensive

Beech (Hardwood) Medium

• fine, dash-like grains

• Moderately Priced

• Light wood color, plain texture

• pale, warm toned

Cons:

• Not very moisture resistant

List the woods in price order

• Cherry

• White Oak $

• Hickory $

• Maple $

• Alder

• Red Oak $$

• Birch $

• Beech $

What is the outer wood and the inner wood of a log called?

Outer wood- Sapwood

Inner Wood- Heartwood