Specifications of Main Hardwood Stock

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1 s of Main Hardwood Stock AFRORMOSIA - Pericopsis elata Afrormosia is valued as a naturally durable, high quality, teak substitute but beautiful in its own right. 'Sykes ' from FAS Golden brown Shopfitting High class joinery Flooring Furniture to very durable kg/m3 26mm & 52mm /High High class joinery timber often used as a Teak substitute AMERICAN ASH - Fraxinus americana American Ash is a clean general purpose joinery timber ideal for interior applications e.g. shopfitting. North America 'Sykes ' offering guaranteed 100% 'white' one face Cream / White Shopfitting Joinery Flooring Internal carpentry Non kg/m3 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4" 4" & wider, 6' & longer Low/ Good general purpose joinery timber

2 s of Main Hardwood Stock ENGLISH & EUROPEAN ASH - Fraxinus excelsior English and European Ash is valued for its strength and is sought after particularly by the car restoration trade. Europe Waney edged kiln or air dried boards 'Sykes ' Cream / Grey / Brown Tool handles Vehicle bodywork Flooring Internal joinery Non kg/m3 27mm, 41mm, 54mm & 80mm 200mm & wider, 1.8m & longer Good general purpose joinery timber STEAMED BEECH - Fagus sylvatica Steamed Beech is predominantly used for interior joinery and woodware items. Europe 'Sykes ' selected from prime quality Pale to pinkish brown Furniture Joinery Turnery Flooring Non-durable kg/m3 Large 26mm, 32mm, 38mm, 52mm, 65mm & 80mm Ideally used in small sizes for a variety of work

3 s of Main Hardwood Stock BUBINGA -Guibourtia demeusii Bubinga is a valued Rosewood alternative. An extremely attractive high class timber. FAS red-brown with lighter red to purple veining Furniture Joinery Turnery Flooring Moderately durable kg/m3 27mm & 52mm 100mm & wider, 2.1m and longer High Beautiful cabinet timber and a good Rosewood alternative AFRICAN CEDAR -Cedrela spp. African Cedar is a naturally durable medium priced hardwood, plantation grown in. Used heavily in boat building. Africa 'Sykes ' Pale reddish brown Joinery Furniture Cigar Boxes Conservatories 480 kg/m3 26mm, 38, 52mm, 63mm, 76mm & 100mm Low/ Even textured hardwood for quality joinery work

4 s of Main Hardwood Stock BRAZILIAN CEDAR -Cedrela spp. Brazilian Cedar is famed for its fragrant odour and traditionally used in the manufacture of humidors, hence the term cigar box cedar. Also used in boat building where its durability and the fact that it is light in weight make it particular popular. Brazil 'Sykes ' Pale reddish brown Joinery Furniture Cigar Boxes Conservatories 480 kg/m3 1", 1.5 & 2" 4" & wider, 6' & longer /High Even textured Hardwood for quality joinery work AMERICAN CHERRY - Prunus serotina American Cherry is a beautiful fine cabinet and joinery timber which achieves a very fine, glass like, finish. North America 'Sykes ' from FAS Pale pinkish red heartwood, light yellow sapwood Shopfitting Joinery Flooring Furniture Cabinet making Kitchens Moderately durable kg/m3 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5" & 3" 4" & wider, 6' & longer High High class joinery timber used for many varied applications

5 s of Main Hardwood Stock EUROPEAN CHERRY - Prunus avium European Cherry is a furniture timber similar in appearance to American Cherry but a little more insipid. This species does contain natural defect and sapwood. Europe Square edged kiln or air dried boards 'Sykes ' Pale pinkish red heartwood, light yellow sapwood Shopfitting Joinery Flooring Furniture Cabinet making Kitchens Moderately durable kg/m3 26mm Good general purpose joinery and cabinet timber CHESTNUT - Castanea sativa Chestnut is used in similar applications as an alternative to Oak. Europe Square & waney edged kiln dried or air dried boards 'Sykes ' Yellowish to dark brown Cabinet making Flooring Internal joinery kg/m3 Large 27mm, 33mm, 40mm, 52mm, 65mm, 76mm & 102mm(Air Dried)

6 s of Main Hardwood Stock COCONUT- Cocos nucifera 1 Mafia Island - Tanzania Square edged air dried boards Prime Dark reddish brown with white flecks Flooring Furniture Cabinet Making Moderately durable to durable kg/m3 4 6, 7 lengths A visually stunning, environmentally friendly exotic timber EUROPEAN ELM - Ulmus spp. European Elm is a naturally beautiful timber with interesting grain and colour. Often used in cottage floors and fine furniture. Europe Square & waney edged kiln dried boards 'Sykes ' Grey/Brown Boatbuilding Furniture General woodworking Non-durable 550 kg/m3 27mm, 40mm, 52mm, 80mm & 100mm Attractive timber requiring careful specification & selection

7 s of Main Hardwood Stock IDIGBO (EMERI) - Terminalia ivorensis Idigbo (Emeri) is a general purpose joinery timber for interior and exterior applications. This must not be confused with Framire which is a very much inferior product. Square edged kiln dried or air dried boards 'Sykes ' from FAS Emeri Straw yellow/light brown General joinery doors windows 560 kg/m3 26mm, 32mm, 38mm, 52mm, 63mm, 76mm & 100mm(Air Dried) Low A good low priced general purpose hardwood IROKO -Chlorophora excelsa Iroko is naturally durable and an excellent substitute for Teak when cost is an important factor on the job. Ideal for external joinery and garden furniture. 'Sykes ' from FAS to golden brown Exterior & interior general joinery Garden furniture Very durable 660 kg/m3 26mm, 33mm, 40mm, 52mm, 63mm, 76mm, 105mm & 155mm Low/ Natural oils make this a good durable exterior timber

8 s of Main Hardwood Stock JELUTONG - Dyera costulat Jelutong is very stable and carves well and is therefore a very important timber for patternmakers and sculptors. Also often used to press veneers on to acting as a stable core. Malaysia 'Sykes ' from Sel. & better Pale yellow Patternmaking Carving Non-durable 460 kg/m3 1", 1.5", 2", 3" & 4" 6" & wider, 6' & longer Excellent stable timber. Boards can contain Latex tracts which are graded as no defect KOTO - Pterygota macrocarpa Koto is an excellent choice for moulding. A clear white timber that takes stain well. 'Sykes ' from FAS Creamy white General mouldings Internal doors Non kg/m3 26mm, 38mm & 52mm Low Excellent clean moulding timber, good Ramin substitute

9 s of Main Hardwood Stock LIME - Tilia vulgaris Lime is the choice of carvers as it is clean, stable and produces a crisp finish. Europe Waney edged kiln & air dried boards 'Sykes ' Creamy Yellow / Brown Carving Pattern making Non- 540 kg/m3 40mm, 50mm, 80mm, 100mm & 120mm 150mm & wider, 1.8m & longer Used for high class carving and model making due to its stability MAPLE - Acer saccharum Maple is very popular with joiners and boat builders for interior fit out work. A beautiful finish is produced when machined. North America 'Sykes ' available from Selects and Better. No Defect stock also available. Cream to light brown Shopfitting Flooring Furniture Kitchens Non-durable 630 kg/m3 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4" 4" & wider, 6' & longer Strong timber, resistant to wear

10 s of Main Hardwood Stock AFRICAN MAHOGANY - Khaya ivorensis African Mahogany is available in excellent specifications and used predominantly in high class furniture and boat building. A great genuine mahogany alternative to Brazilian Mahogany. & waney edged log boards 'Sykes ' from FAS Pink/Reddish brown Boatbuilding General joinery Moderately durable 530 kg/m3 26mm, 32mm, 38mm, 52mm, 63mm 76mm & 100mm 150mm & wider, 1.8m & longer High Long lengths and wide widths available BRAZILIAN MAHOGANY - Swietenia macrophylla Brazilian Mahogany is a limited residual stock and no longer imported. Used predominantly in antique and yacht restoration where the timber has to be matched. Brazil Joinery Pattern Aero Reddish brown Internal & external joinery Patternmaking Furniture 560 kg/m3 1.5", 2", 2.5" & 3 6" & wider, 6' & longer High High class stock, mainly long and wide boards

11 s of Main Hardwood Stock DARK RED MERANTI - Shorea spp. Dark Red Meranti is an established general joinery timber. Our Majau Meranti is firm, consistent and stable in service. Malaysia 'Sykes ' from 'Selects and Better' Pink/Red General joinery Moderately durable kg/m3 1", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3" & 4" 6" & wider, 6' & longer Low Good, all round timber, particularly so in framing sizes AMERICAN RED OAK - Quercus rubra American Red Oak is underutilised. It is a beautiful timber which is clearer and easier to machine than American White Oak. North America 'Sykes ' from FAS Pale brown with a pinkish tinge Internal joinery Coffin manufacture Moderately durable 690 kg/m3 1", 1.25", 1.5" & 2" 4" & wider, 6' & longer Excellent internal joinery, a kinder wood to work than White Oak

12 s of Main Hardwood Stock AMERICAN WHITE OAK - Quercus alba American White Oak is used abundantly in shopfitting and general joinery. North America 'Sykes ' from FAS Pale brown General joinery Furniture Moderately durable 670kg/m3 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5" & 3" 4" & wider, 6' & longer Good all-purpose joinery timber. Thick boards need care, we would recommend lamination if using 2.5" & wider ENGLISH and EUROPEAN OAK - Quercus spp. English and European Oak are in our opinion the best commonly available Oak. Available in all grades from Rustic to Super Prime. Quarter Sawn Europe Square edged kiln & air dried boards Prime First Country Light Brown General joinery Flooring Cladding Cabinet making 695 kg/m3 27mm, 33mm, 40mm, 52mm, 65mm, 80mm, 102mm and 120mm Very popular for flooring and cladding

13 s of Main Hardwood Stock JAPANESE OAK - Quercus spp. Japanese Oak is used when only the very best Oak is required. Ideal for Oak carvings. Japan 'Sykes ' Light brown High class cabinet making 670 kg/m3 0.75", 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4" 6" & wider, 6' & longer High A top class timber, quarter sawn boards available OBECHE (AYOUS) - Triplochiton scleroxylon Obeche (Ayous) is economical, stable and versatile. Our waxy Ayous from Cameroon gives clean wood and an excellent planed finish. Cameroon 'Sykes ' from 'Selects and Better' Yellow/White Boatbuilding Mouldings Woodwork Non-durable 390 kg/m3 26mm, 38mm, 52mm, 76mm & 100mm Low Cost effective, light weight timber

14 s of Main Hardwood Stock PADAUK - Pterocarpus soyauxii Padauk is an extraordinary timber. Bright orange when sawn, it mellows down to give an attractive exotic appearance. Central and FAS Vivid red toning to dark purple-brown with red streaks High class joinery Furniture Cabinet making Flooring Very durable kg/m3 27mm & 52mm 100mm & wider, 2.1m & longer High A high class distinctive cabinet/flooring timber STEAMED SWISS PEAR - Pyrus communis Steamed Swiss Pear is the timber that one can achieve the very best finish and therefore polishes to a stunning appearance. Europe Waney edged kiln dried boards Prime Pinkish brown Carving Furniture Turning Non-durable 700 kg/m3 52mm High Excellent results for staining and polishing

15 s of Main Hardwood Stock NORTHERN YELLOW POPLAR - Liriodendron tulipfera Northern Yellow Poplar is ideal for mouldings or when timber is being painted or dark stained. Sometimes referred to as Tulipwood or American Whitewood. North America 'Sykes ' slow grown dense northern stock Yellow brown, can include green / purple streaks Joinery Furniture Kitchens Non- 510 kg/m3 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4" 4" & wider, 6' & longer Low Cost effective, good all round timber, takes paint and stain well RUBBERWOOD - Hevea brasiliensis Rubberwood is ready to use as we hold this in stock in jointed panels. This clear 2 face grade can be easily stained to any colour and is an extremely economical way to produce quality hardwood worktops, shelving, table tops, and stair strings etc. Far East Laminated panels Super White/Yellow Interior joinery and shopfitting Non-durable 690 kg/m3 40mm (Other thicknesses on request) 610mm & wider, 4500mm Low Versatile and cost efficient timber

16 s of Main Hardwood Stock SAPELE - Entandrophragma cylindricum Sapele is the established external joinery timber. Plentiful in supply, reasonably priced and of good density. ' Sykes ' from FAS Reddish brown General joinery 640 kg/m3 26mm, 32mm, 38mm, 52mm, 63mm, 76mm, 100mm & 150mm Low Good all-purpose red hardwood SYCAMORE - Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore is an attractive light coloured timber used in furniture and musical instruments. Europe Waney edged kiln dried boards 'Sykes ' Creamy white Cabinet making Woodware Non-durable 630 kg/m3 27mm, 41mm, 54mm, 76mm & 102mm Good quality for woodware, especially kitchen items

17 s of Main Hardwood Stock TEAK - Tectona grandis Teak is the timber for boat building. Stable, beautiful and naturally durable. Far East Square edged boards FEQ Golden brown Boatbuilding Exterior joinery 660 kg/m3 26mm, 40mm, 52mm, 65mm, 76mm & 130mm 105mm & wider, 1.8m & longer High Natural oils make it the choice for quality exterior joinery and furniture UTILE - Entandrophragma utile Utile is a high class red hardwood, better than Sapele in terms of stability and appearance at little extra cost. 'Sykes ' from FAS Reddish brown High class general joinery 660 kg/m3 26mm, 32mm, 38mm, 52mm, 76mm & 100mm Quality joinery timber

18 s of Main Hardwood Stock AFRICAN WALNUT - Lovoa trichilioides African Walnut is versatile, beautiful and underused. A great general joinery timber for both external and internal applications. 'Sykes ' from FAS Golden brown General exterior/interior joinery and cabinetmaking Moderately durable 550 kg/m3 26mm, 38mm, 52mm, 63mm & 76mm High Flexible and consistent timber AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT - Juglans nigra American Black Walnut is used in very high end joinery and furniture. We specialise in the very best grades. North America 'Sykes ' from FAS Purplish brown Cabinet making Moderately durable 660 kg/m3 1", 1.25, 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3" & 4 4" & wider, 6' & longer High An attractive but difficult timber to achieve joinery sizes. Sap and knot should be accepted as part of the character of the wood

19 s of Main Hardwood Stock EUROPEAN WALNUT - Juglans regia European Walnut is readily available from Sykes Timber in veneer grade boules and we regularly supply this timber to exclusive projects all over the U.K. Europe Waney edged kiln or air dried boards 'Sykes ' from veneer logs Brown/Yellow Cabinet and joinery work Moderately durable 670 kg/m3 27mm, 40mm, 50mm, 80mm & 100mm High High quality cabinet timber WENGE - Millettia laurentii Wenge is striking in appearance and suitable for worktops, flooring and inlay details. FAS Dark brown with bands of lighter colour Cabinet making Flooring 880 kg/m3 27mm 40mm, 52mm & 80mm 100mm & wider, 2.1m & longer High A fascinating unique looking timber

20 s of Main Hardwood Stock ZEBRANO - Microberlinia brazzavillensis Zebrano is used in furniture and has a unique appearance. It is sometimes difficult to believe that this is a natural product. FAS Light golden-yellow with narrow streaks of dark brown to black decorative work Furniture Non-durable 740 kg/m3 27mm & 52mm 100mm & wider, 2.1m & longer High Highly decorative cabinet timber