How Does Brazilian Walnut Compare to American Walnut?

Brazilian Walnut and American Walnut are both popular choices for woodworking, flooring, and furniture, but they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. This blog post will delve into the differences between these two types of wood, looking at aspects such as durability, appearance, workability, and cost. Durability and Hardness One of the most significant …

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What is Ipe?

Ipe (pronounced EE-pay) is an exotic hardwood that is used for decking, flooring, and a host of many other applications. Ipe has many names and is also known as Brazilian Walnut, Amapa, Cortez, Guayacan polvillo, and many others. Ipe also gets misspelled in various different ways such as epi, epay, and eepay. Regardless of the …

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