Walnut- Walnut lumber is a great choice for people who want the strength of Oak but not the weight. Walnut trees obviously provide us with some great nuts, but they also provide us with a wide variety of lumber choices. Walnut lumber can be light and creamy in color or as dark and rich as chocolate. One of the more commonly used types of Walnut is Black Walnut. This dark beauty is a very popular choice for veneers and guns. Used as veneers, you can create the look of a high end piece of furniture without the entire cost of purchasing solid Walnut. Also Walnut is a shock resistant wood that is useful in gun making. Walnut is also a very popular choice when it comes to making cabinets. The wide variety of colors and patterns that naturally occur in Walnut can create a very diverse theme. The strength of the wood will create sturdy shelves for your dishes and the colors and patterns will enhance the appeal of your kitchen.

Cherry- Cherry wood is by far on of the most popular woods for all things fashionable. While it may not have the ideal strength to support a whole house, it has strength enough for tables, bed frames, cabinets, bookshelves and more. Cherry is so popular because of its deep rich red color. Cherry is also a darker wood and when used throughout a whole room it can give off an air of elegance and refinement. The color and beauty of the wood also makes it a very popular choice for musical instruments. The popularity of Cherry wood means that the price will often be a little bit higher, but well worth it for this very attractive and versatile wood.