STEP 5: Choosing The species

At Steven's Stock we try to use only the best hardwoods possible this gives the table a very distinctive look, naturally. Just about any hardwood you can think of is available, so if you don't see the type of wood you want then please note what species you want so we can get it for you.

1. White Oak: very hard, durable, and strong. Heartwood is grayish-brown with open pores that are distinct and plugged with hairlike growth called tyloses.

2. Red Oak: very hard, durable, and strong. Heartwood is reddish-brown in color. Unlike white oak, red does not have tyloses in wood pores.

3. Birch: Heartwood reddish-brown with white sapwood. Fine grain and texture.

4. Mahogany: Medium density with open grain and coarse texture. Varies in color from dark red to light tan.

5. Cherry: Fine texture and tight grain pattern. Varies in color from white to light or dark reds.

6. Maple: fine texture and grain pattern. Light tan in color with occasional dark streaks.

7. Redwood: Heartwood is reddish-brown. Excellent for a dual purpose table where it might be used to eat on.

8. Walnut: A fine textured open grain wood with beautiful grain patterns. Heartwood is chocolate brown with sapwood near white.

**All finishes are assumed to be a ten coat marine grade varnish system due to that the desired color can usually be achieved through the species of wood. However, if a different type of finish such as pickled or bleached is desired please note on the order form.