Other Species

Red Maple tends to be heavier and stronger than other Soft Maple species. This specific Maple works well with hand and machine tools and is often used for sporting goods, cabinetry, and furniture. Sapwood is a distinctive creamy white color in comparison to the reddish-brown heartwood. Insect damage can leave holes with surrounding discolored areas; this is often called Wormy or Ambrosia Maple.

Recommended Uses: Furniture Construction, Cabinetry, Sporting Goods

Grading Differentials

Gates Milling, Inc. offers Soft Maple in FAS WHAD, FAS WHND, Select & Better, 2AB, 2Common, and 1Common.

Availability

LUMBER
4/4 x 4” through 12”
5/4 x 4” through 12”
6/4 x 4” through 12”
8/4 x 4” through 12”

TIMBER

Timbers available upon request.

Average Weight

Green – 3 lbs/BF
Dry – 5 lbs/BF
Finished – 2 lbs/BF

The Red Oak species depicts a heartwood that is light to medium brown, commonly with a red tint. Sapwood is often indistinguishable from the heartwood. The species is most often used for cabinetry, furniture, trim-work and flooring. Red Oak has the tendency to react with iron which causes staining and discoloration.

Recommended Uses: Furniture Construction, Trim Work, Cabinetry, Flooring

Grading Differentials

Gates Milling, Inc. offers Red Oak in FAS, Select, 1 Common, 2 Common, and 3 Common grades.

Availability

LUMBER
4/4 x 4” through 12”
5/4 x RW
6/4 x RW
TIMBER
Timbers available upon request.

Average Weight

Green – 5.25 lbs/BF
Dry – 3.5 lbs/BF
Finished – 2.5lbs/BF

White Oak typically displays heartwood of a light/medium brown which often has an olive tint to it .Prominent through the Eastern United States, White Oak maintains its best growth in deep, well-drained soils.The species is straight-grained and known for its durability. Responding well to glues, stains, and finishes, White Oak is most commonly used for cabinetry, furniture building, trim-work, flooring, and boat building.

Recommended Uses: Furniture Construction, Trim Work, Boat Building, Cabinetry, Flooring

Grading Differentials

Gates Milling, Inc. offers White Oak in FAS, Select, 1 Common, 2 Common, and 3 Common grades. A Rustic White Oak grade is also available.

Availability

LUMBER
4/4 x 4” through 12”
5/4 x 4” through 12”
8/4 x 4” through 12”
TIMBER
Timbers available upon request.

Average Weight

Green – 5.20 lbs/BF
Dry – 4 lbs/BF
Finished –3 lbs/BF

A native tree of Virginia, Ash is common across the Eastern portion of North America. White Ash heartwood is a light brown and the sapwood is similarly colored, often masking a visible distinction between the two. The species is known for its toughness as well as its elasticity. Common applications include interior paneling, furniture building, baseball bats, and oars.

Recommended Uses: Furniture Construction, Interior Paneling, Baseball Bats, Oars

Grading Differentials

Gates Milling, Inc. offers White Ash in FAS, 2 & Better, 1 Common, 2 Common, and 3 Common grades.

Availability

LUMBER
4/4 x 4” through 12”
5/4 x RW
6/4 x RW
8/4 x RW

TIMBER
Timbers available upon request.

Average Weight

Green – 4 lbs/BF
Dry – 3.5 lbs/BF
Finished –2.5 lbs/BF