Hardwood Council Introduces New Tips Brochure On Hardwoods And Finishes
Furniture World Magazine
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6/9/2004
The newest brochure in the Hardwood Council's Tips & Techniques series, Tips #11, "The Finishing Touch: A Guide to Specifying North American Hardwood Species and Finishes," is now available.
A spin-off of the Council's popular Finishing Touch CD, it is a comprehensive hardwood finishing reference guide that shows 21 North American hardwood species in clear, light, medium and dark stains.
Have questions on finishes? The Finishing Touch, Tips & Techniques #11 contains an A-Z finishes glossary, wood preparation guidelines, descriptions of colorants, and an extensive section on how to specify a factory finish.
Need help selecting the best wood for a project? Tips #I I also has a handy strength and mechanical properties chart on 21 hardwood species such as alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, maple, oak, and others.
For a free copy of Tips & Techniques #11, order on-line at hardwoodcouncil.com. Or call or write the Hardwood Council, P.O. Box 525, Oakmont, Pa. 15139. Phone: (412) 281-4980. Fax: (412) 323-9334.
The Hardwood Council, founded in 1993, is a coalition of 12 hardwood lumber and product associations. Its members include: the Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.; Canadian Lumbermen's Association; Hardwood Distributors Association; Hardwood Manufacturers Association; Lake States Lumber Association, Inc.; National Hardwood Lumber Association; National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association; National Wood Flooring Association; Northeastern Loggers' Association; Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association; Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association; and the Wood Component Manufacturers Association.
The Council's mission is to promote the increased use of North American hardwood flooring, paneling, furniture, cabinetry and decorative millwork in residential construction.
For more information on North American hardwoods, contact the Hardwood Council, P.O. Box 525, Oakmont, Pa., 15139. Phone: (412) 281-4980. Fax: (412) 323-9334. www.hardwoodcouncil.com.