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| FACE GRADE | (Description) | BACK GRADE | (Description) | CORE GRADE | (Description) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AA |
Highest ANSI face
grade. Generally,an
architectural grade. |
1 |
Highest ANSI face
grade.
Generally, an
architectural grade. |
J |
Most restrictive.
Allows minimal size
openings. |
|
A |
If sliced, pieces are
slip or bookmatched
for pleasing effects
for color and grain. |
2 |
Sound surfaces
allows worm holes. |
K |
Less Restrictive. |
|
B |
Allows larger and
more numerous burls,
slight color, streaks
and inconspicious
patches and pin
knots. |
3 |
Permit some open
defects. Allows
repaired splits, joints,
bark pockets, laps
and knotholes. |
L |
Luan Backing |
|
C |
Sound face, free of
open defects, smooth
grade. Unlimited
color streaks, pin
knots and rough cut
veneers. |
4 |
Permit knotholes up
to 4” in diameter
and open splits and
joints limited by
width and length. |
M |
Least restrictive.
Usually reserved for
plies not adjacent
to faces and allows
round and shaped
openings not to
exceed 2 1/2” and
elongated openings
up to 1” as visible
on the edges of the
panel. |
|
D |
Sound grade free of
open defects. Allows
unlimited defects and
repaired defects. |
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E |
Sound grade. All
repaired defects
allowed. |
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SHOP |
85% plus reusable
panel/grade due to
sandthroughs in face
veneers 15%of the panel
delaminated is allowed. |
| Species | Origin | Veneer | Thickness | Core | Face-Back Grade | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aromatic Cedar |
Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S |
1/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C |
A-L A-A |
American Great for closets |
|
Ash |
Import Import Domestic Domestic Import Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S WP WP P/S WP WP WP WP WP |
1/4" 1/4" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C MDF MDF |
A-4 A-2 C-4 B-2 A-2 B-2 B-2 SHOP A-2 C-3 |
"SEN" "SEN" Natural Natural "SEN" White Natural Mixed White Natural |
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Natural = allows “Heartwood” with color variation as no defect. White = allows only “Sapwood” producing light colored panels. SEN = commonly called “Japanese SEN” closely resembles American ash. |
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Beech |
Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S |
1/4” 3/4” |
V/C V/C |
A–4 A–2 |
Durable and affordable with consistent quality. |
|
Birch |
Import Import Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Import Import Import Import Import |
3–4 PF 1–2 PF WP WP N/A WP WP WP WP N/A WP WP 1–2 PF 1–2 PF WP 1–2 PF 3–4 PF |
1/4” 1/4” 1/4” 1/2” 1/2” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C MDF MDF V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C |
A-4 A-4 A-2 C-3 SHOP A-1 B-2 C-3 D-3 SHOP A-2 C-3 A-1 A-2 A-4 B-2 B-B |
Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural White Natural Natural Natural Mixed White Natural White Natural Natural Natural Natural |
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Natural = allows Heartwood with “No Defect”. Contrast between SAP and Heart is comparable to natural maple lumber and makes a good match. |
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Cherry |
Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S |
1/4" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C MDF |
A-4 A-2 C-4 B-2 A-2 A-1 |
Domestic Cherry Veneers avg. 1/39" in thickness to ensure sanding ability. |
|
Cypress |
Import Domestic Import Import Domestic |
P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S |
1/4" 1/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C |
A-4 A-4 A-2 C-3 SHOP |
Import Veneers .3mm & Domestic Veneers measure over 5 times thicker. Domestic is the only sandable surface! |
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Sinker Cypress |
Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S |
1/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C |
A-3 A-3 |
Beautiful & only
available at
Acadian! |
|
Mahogany |
Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S P/S |
1/4” 1/4” 1/2” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C MDF |
A-4 A-2 A-1 A-1 SHOP A-1 |
Genuine
Mahogany
comes from South
America. Tight
supplies have
affected the
availability of this
resource. |
|
Maple |
Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Import |
3/4 P WP WP WP MIXED WP WP |
1/4” 1/4” 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C |
A-4 C-3 B-2 C-3 SHOP A-2 C-3 |
Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural Natural *White available upon request. Birdseye Maple also available. |
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Pecan
&
Hickory |
Domestic Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S P/S |
1/4” 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C MDF |
A-L A-1 A-1 |
Sought after for
its fine-grained
beauty, strength
and durability. |
|
Knotty
Pine |
Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S P/S P/S |
1/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C |
A-4 A-2 C-2 B-2 |
Pine paneling is often
associated with a rustic
décor appropriate for
both contemporary or
traditional settings |
|
Red Oak |
Import Import Import Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Import Import Import Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S P/S WP WP P/S WP WP WP MIXED P/S P/S P/S P/S WP |
1/8" 1/4" 1/4" 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C MDF MDF |
A-4 A-4 A-2 C-3 C-3 A-1 A-1 B-2 C-3 SHOP A-1 B-B B-B A-1 A-C |
Red Oakʼs consistent
coloration from panel
to panel makes its an
excellent choice for a
wide variety of
furniture, cabinets
and fixtures |
|
Walnut |
Domestic Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S P/S |
1/4" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C |
A-4 A-1 B-2 |
Moderately dense
and hard. Strong in
comparison to weight.
Excellent machining
properties |
|
White Oak |
Import Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic Domestic |
P/S P/S WP WP P/S WPF |
1/4" 3/4" 1/2" 1/2" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C MDF |
A-4 A-1 B-3 C-3 B-2 A-2 |
White Oak has an
open grain. Hardness
and strength makes it
a perennial favorite for
furniture and fixtures. |
| SPECIES | Grade | Thickness | Core | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Asian
Poplar |
C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 |
1/4" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C |
Excellent paint grade, offers superior
performance when top quality is
needed. The color runs from white to
pink & compares to Agathis & Maple |
|
Baltic
Birch |
BB/CP B/CP |
1/2" 3/4" |
V/C V/C |
This product is 5' x 5'. For
4' x 8' needs, call about our Appleply
line by States Industries. |
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Bending
Lauan |
BB/CC 4/8 BB/CC 8/4 BB/CC 4/8 BB/CC 8/4 |
1/4" 1/4" 3/8" 3/8" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C |
Commonly called Curant Board or
Wiggle Wood |
|
Lauan |
OVL &BTR BB/CC BB/CC BB/CC BB/CC |
1/4" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C L/C |
Lauan is one of over 28 different species
from the Indonesian part of the world.
The most common is Meranti. |
|
Okoume |
BB/CC BB/CC BB/CC BB/CC |
1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 3/4' |
V/C V/C V/C V/C |
Also known as Gaboon
Light pinkish brown in color. sometimes
lustrous with variable interlocking grain,
the rotary cut panel can be painted
or finished bright |
|
Virola |
IND OVL &BTR IND BB/CC IND BB/CC IND BB/CC |
1/4" 1/4" 1/2" 1/2" 5/8" 5/8" 3/4" 3/4" |
V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C V/C |
Called Faviera by some competitors,
Virola was first brought in by
Acadian in 1987. Faviera is one of the
32 different species others are
Suma-uma, Ta-A-Re, Etc. |
