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We thank our customers for their support over the last 4 years. We were proud to not only provide heirloom-quality crafts to our patrons, but to sponsor children's charities, support to the unfortunate in local shelters, the Knights of Columbus, the Pickin' Life Project, and the Class of 1984 Gift to the US Military Academy at West Point. We hope to return to operations some day in the future; but until then, may God Bless Y'all.
Materials
PINE
POPLAR
POPLAR
Pines are inexpensive and lighter than many other woods to produce a wide variety of products. This species has excellent strength. Pine can be very clear or knotty, depending on your tastes. However, pine is not aways suited to fine detail carving. Pine can be used as solid wood or found as plywoods of furniture grade. Pine can be excell
Pines are inexpensive and lighter than many other woods to produce a wide variety of products. This species has excellent strength. Pine can be very clear or knotty, depending on your tastes. However, pine is not aways suited to fine detail carving. Pine can be used as solid wood or found as plywoods of furniture grade. Pine can be excellent for laser etching. Similar woods include firs and spruces
POPLAR
POPLAR
POPLAR
Poplar is considered a hardwood, but is fairly soft and lightweight. It tends to be less expensive, and ranges in colors from pale white, light yellows, yellow-green, green, and oxidizes to a rich light brown. Poplar can be used for many projects, but may not be suited for highly detailed carved work. It can hold laser detail very well.
WALNUT
POPLAR
WALNUT
Walnut is an amazing wood, rich in color and grain. It comes with a gorgeous, rich, medium to darkchocolate-brown color and unique grain and pattern. Walnut takes detail and carving tools excellently, but due to its darker tone, has fewer stain options and can hide some details. It can tend to be among the more higher costing choices, but is often well worth it.
OAK
BIRCHES AND BASSWOODS
WALNUT
Oak is strong, relatively rot resistant, and generally among the better woods for working. Medium-details carve well, but some fine details can "blow-out". The pattern of hard and soft layers can cause variations in laser work that can be lively and exciting to mildly distracting. Oak varieties run in shades of blonde, reddish, and brown
Oak is strong, relatively rot resistant, and generally among the better woods for working. Medium-details carve well, but some fine details can "blow-out". The pattern of hard and soft layers can cause variations in laser work that can be lively and exciting to mildly distracting. Oak varieties run in shades of blonde, reddish, and brown. Red Oak tends to be less water-resistant than white. Oak stains well, and is often worth the extra cost over other woods, such as pine and poplar.
MAPLE
BIRCHES AND BASSWOODS
BIRCHES AND BASSWOODS
Maple is a go-to wood for both carving and laser work. It holds carved detail well and shows laser work with no effort. Coming in several hard and soft varieties, it can be used stained or in its native colors. It is strong, and of medium weight. While the grain can be colorful and exciting, it can also be reliably straight and fine. Mapl
Maple is a go-to wood for both carving and laser work. It holds carved detail well and shows laser work with no effort. Coming in several hard and soft varieties, it can be used stained or in its native colors. It is strong, and of medium weight. While the grain can be colorful and exciting, it can also be reliably straight and fine. Maple is generally a more premium wood, but generally well worth it.
BIRCHES AND BASSWOODS
BIRCHES AND BASSWOODS
BIRCHES AND BASSWOODS
Commercially, birch and basswood is used for lumber, veneer, plywood and pulpwood. Furniture, cabinets, flooring and other millwork items are made from birch lumber and veneers. We typically use birch and basswood plywood, often in very thin sheets for our thin or lightweight products and applications. We currently use Baltic Birch only
Commercially, birch and basswood is used for lumber, veneer, plywood and pulpwood. Furniture, cabinets, flooring and other millwork items are made from birch lumber and veneers. We typically use birch and basswood plywood, often in very thin sheets for our thin or lightweight products and applications. We currently use Baltic Birch only when sourced from non-Russian companies. We can also laminate these sheets over or into other woods to create items with a special finish and strength.
CEDAR
OTHER DOMESTIC WOODS
CHERRY
Cedar is a colorful wood, with generally a mild reddish color. Unfinished cedar has aromatic properties, is generally resistant to insects, and deters some pests. Cedar carves and laser-etches well, with only some difficulties with highly detailed work. Cedar is a notch up in cost from lighter wood in price, and is not generally best suited for many outdoor applications.
CHERRY
OTHER DOMESTIC WOODS
CHERRY
Cherry wood tends to have reddish tinted color, but can take on a rich brownish tone as well. It can be stained and finished to rich and fine finishes. Cherry can be a great choice for many uses. Cherry can provide opportunities for wonderful gifts, but may not be suited to super-fine detail work.
OTHER DOMESTIC WOODS
OTHER DOMESTIC WOODS
OTHER DOMESTIC WOODS
WSG has access to many woods native to the US and Canada. If you are interested in a wood not listed here, please contact us. Not all woods are suited to laser or carving work, but it is often possible to use multiple woods in inlays or laminated work to give you the best properties of multiple types of lumber. Many of these are immediately available, but some may require ordering and a delay.
BRAZILIAN WALNUT
OTHER IMPORTED HARDWOODS
OTHER DOMESTIC WOODS
Also known as Ipe, it is one of the hardest woods on Earth. It is deep reddish-brown, but can have green, yellow and other highlighting colors throughout, While often very straight grained, it can also have dynamic, flowing grain patterns. Heavy and resistant to water, it does not float, and can do well in many outdoor applications. Ipe h
Also known as Ipe, it is one of the hardest woods on Earth. It is deep reddish-brown, but can have green, yellow and other highlighting colors throughout, While often very straight grained, it can also have dynamic, flowing grain patterns. Heavy and resistant to water, it does not float, and can do well in many outdoor applications. Ipe holds carving and laser work very well. It is not friendly to lighter stains, and can tend to hide laser work.
OTHER IMPORTED HARDWOODS
OTHER IMPORTED HARDWOODS
OTHER IMPORTED HARDWOODS
WSG has access to many woods from around the world. If you have an interest in a wood not listed here, please contact us. Imported wood can offer many beautiful options to your product, and a range of colors not available in domestic woods, such as orange, purple, and multi-colored grains. Many are surprisingly affordable, but not all are
WSG has access to many woods from around the world. If you have an interest in a wood not listed here, please contact us. Imported wood can offer many beautiful options to your product, and a range of colors not available in domestic woods, such as orange, purple, and multi-colored grains. Many are surprisingly affordable, but not all are suited to all applications, such fine text or artwork being etched or carved. Some are readily available, but others must be ordered and shipped. Some are very heavy, and some can be expensive.
MDF/CHIP BOARD
OTHER IMPORTED HARDWOODS
OTHER IMPORTED HARDWOODS
Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) is used in lots of products. It's basically wood chips, saw dust, and glues. We use MDF in prototyping, and occasionally when specifically requested by a customer; we do not normally make products with MDF, and we never use pre-printed veneers over particle boards or MDF.
Announcement
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