Putnam Lumber distributes hardwood lumber by the bundle and by the truckload. Our most popular species, sizes, and grades are listed below:

• Yellow Poplar
  Thickness: 4/4", 5/4", 6/4", and 8/4"
  Grade: FAS1F
  Charachteristics: relatively stable, east to machine and glue
  Coloration: light to dark green heartwood with a creamy sapwood
  Applications: can be used as both a paint grade and stain grade
  
• Maple
  Thickness: 4/4", 5/4", 6/4", and 8/4"
  Grade: Select & Better
  Charachteristics: excellent machining and finishing properties
  Coloration: the heartwood varies from pale to reddish gray and the sapwood is white to off white
  Applications: mostly used in cabinetry and mouldings for both paint and stain grade
  
• Red Oak
  Thickness: 4/4", 5/4", 6/4", and 8/4"
  Grade: FAS1F
  Charachteristics: very hard, but it does machine, stain, and finish quite well
  Coloration: varies in color from light pink to light red
  Applications: mostly used in cabinetry and furniture manufacturing
  
• White Oak
  Thickness: 4/4", 5/4", 6/4", and 8/4"
  Grade: FAS1F
  Charachteristics: more dense than red oak, but has a more even texture, and is easier to machine and finish than red oak
  Coloration: very light grey to very light tan
  Applications: cabinetry, furniture, and architectural millwork
  
• Cherry
  Thickness: 4/4", 5/4", 6/4", and 8/4"
  Grade: Select & Better
  Charachteristics: very easy to machine and finishes nicely
  Coloration: heartwood is reddish brown and sapwood is light yellow
  Applications: cabinetry and furniture manufacturing
  

Disclaimer: Descriptions, sizes, grades, and pictures have all been provided for informational purposes only. If you would like more detailed information on the various sizes and grades of lumber, please inquire with our staff. Lumber is a natural product that contains defects and is graded by trained professionals at the manufacturing facility. The appearance and actual defects in each shipment of lumber can vary, but should meet grading rules as specified by the grading agency that overseas the production at each manufacturer's facility.