Author: Amanda

Castello (sometimes spelled as Castelo) marble flat cut wood veneer has light yellow to olive brown heartwood, along with a fine, uniform texture and high contrast. The term marble comes from the highly distinctive striped pattern; we also have plain Castello available. Plain Castello is a fairly plentiful species, but the marbled grain cut gives it a very visually appealing aesthetic. This wood is very strong, elastic, and polishes smoothly and beautifully.

The tree and its veneer uses

This South American native reaches heights of 20 to 30 feet with trunk diameters only between 1 and 3 feet. Our current veneer inventory consists of a variety of appropriate panel lengths, ranging from 7-12’+ flat cut.

Architectural millwork, cabinetry and furniture, as well as accent pieces are all great choices for Marble Castello veneer. Its olive tones bring natural warmth to many environments, including hospitality, educational settings, and more. Castello is also often used in the making of ukuleles, remaining a popular species for that.

Requesting samples or scheduling a visit

Contact us to request samples, or to schedule an in-person visit or a virtual veneer log inspection.

Our Live Veneer Log Inspection service allows you to view a veneer log inspection via a live stream. We also offer the flexibility of sending recorded video directly to you for viewing at your leisure. Watching a veneer log inspection at your convenience provides the same control as if you were here. You can pause the inspection for longer views of grain structure and color consistency and, if streaming live, request to see logs a second time the moment you need to.

Our facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.

Rich browns and beautiful grain

English brown oak veneer comes from two species native to Europe: Quercus robur and Quercus petraea. These trees usually reach heights of 80-115 feet with trunk diameters between 4-6 feet, although they can be considerably larger.

When quarter cut, this species is a rich, dark brown and displays a tremendous medullary ray effect. This richness of color is an after effect of the live tree being attacked by a fungus, which causes sap streaks where the mushrooms do not spread. The result is a strong visual effect; this wood is then generally quarter cut to highlight its heavy flaking. Rest assured that once the wood is dried, the fungus dies, and there is no further decay of the wood.

English brown oak imparts a warm, “old world” atmosphere to architectural installations. Fine furniture, panels, doors and accent pieces can all benefit from the use of this veneer. Other common uses for English brown oak veneer include cabinetry, as well as both yacht and aircraft interiors.

English brown oak veneer and lumber availability

Our current veneer inventory consists of some flat cut, and various grades of quarter cut. M. Bohlke Lumber has 4/4 and 8/4 SEL&BTR dimensional lumber in stock as well.

Contact us today for samples, or to schedule a visit

Contact us to request physical samples and to learn more about our English brown oak wood offerings.

Our M. Bohlke Veneer and Lumber facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.

Click here to read the July-August Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.

Parota, Huanacaxtle, Guanacaste | Have you heard of this species that is native to South America? These majestic trees produce large natural edged slabs—our live edge slab inventory currently consists of Parota ranging from 9-10’ in length, 2.25-4.5’ wide and 2-3+” in thickness.

Tigerwood is our team’s pick for our August 2021 Wood of the Month | Check out woodworking tips and ideas for Tigerwood.

Complete Species List | Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for. We generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

Goncalo Alves (also called Tigerwood) is a hard, dense and heavy wood from Brazil in South America. Because of being highly regarded for its durability, Tigerwood slabs are a good choice for both interior and exterior projects. Its color ranges from light golden brown to red brown, with irregular black streaks. This color tends to darken with age. The grain can be straight, but is usually wavy or interlocked. Fine, uniform texture with good natural luster.

Goncalo Alves quarter cut veneer has light golden brown to reddish brown heartwood, with dark brown or darker black streaks. Architectural panels, millwork, cabinetry, doors and furniture, as well as aircraft and yacht interiors are all common applications for Tigerwood veneer.

Lumber inventory and workability

When working Tigerwood live edge slabs, we suggest using carbide tools and pre-boring before nailing. Tigerwood finishes and polishes very well. Its beautiful finishing properties make it an ideal wood for flooring and deck building. In fact, Goncalo Alves wood is commonly used for flooring because of its hardness, strength, and durability. Tigerwood live edge tops are good choices for unique dining tables and other fine furniture.

We currently have a select inventory of this species in live edge slabs. In addition to Tigerwood tops, M. Bohlke Lumber also has 4/4 FAS&BTR and 8/4 FAS&BTR dimensional lumber in stock.

Contact your M. Bohlke Corp. representative or reach out to our team today. For tabletop inspiration, browse a portion of our customer gallery.

M. Bohlke Veneer inventory

We have a variety of veneer panel lengths available in this species, ranging from 5-12′ quarter cut and 7-11’+ flat cut.

Requesting samples or scheduling a visit

Contact us to request samples, or to schedule an in-person visit or a virtual veneer log inspection.

Our Live Veneer Log Inspection service allows you to view a veneer log inspection via a live stream. We also offer the flexibility of sending recorded video directly to you for viewing at your leisure. Watching a veneer log inspection at your convenience provides the same control as if you were here. You can pause the inspection for longer views of grain structure and color consistency and, if streaming live, request to see logs a second time the moment you need to.

Our facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.

Lebanon Cedar (also called Lebanese Cedar) is quarter cut when used for wood veneer. Its coloring is usually a consistent yellow-orange with brown streaks, and has straight grain with some deviation due to knots. The outer growth rings are wavy or ripped, adding to the character. Medium to coarse texture with a moderate natural luster.

Architectural millwork, panels and cabinetry, as well as doors and furniture, are all common applications for Lebanon Cedar veneer; yacht and aircraft design industries also utilize this beautiful wood.

The tree and Lebanon Cedar workability

Cedar of Lebanon grows in the mountainous regions of the Eastern Mediterranean basin and typically reaches 100-130 feet in height with trunk diameters around 5-7 feet. The wood veneer and lumber is highly valued due to consistent color, straight grain and historical significance. In fact, the country of Lebanon features Lebanon Cedar on its national flag.

Cedar of Lebanon wood cuts easily and the lumber planes smoothly. It is easy to work with hand and machine tools alike, turning, gluing and finishing well; also takes a wide range of finishes.

M. Bohlke Lebanon Cedar inventory

We have a variety of veneer panel lengths available in this species, as well as select Lebanon Pommele veneer. At M. Bohlke Lumber, we have a nice selection of beautiful Lebanon Cedar live edge slabs, with lengths between 9-20 feet, widths ranging from 19-62 1/2 inches and thicknesses between 2-4 1/2 inches.

Requesting samples or scheduling a visit

Contact us to request samples, or to schedule an in-person visit or a virtual veneer log inspection.

Our Live Veneer Log Inspection service allows you to view a veneer log inspection via a live stream! We also offer the flexibility of sending recorded video directly to you for viewing at your leisure.

Watching a veneer log inspection at your convenience provides the same control as if you were here. You can pause the inspection for longer views of grain structure and color consistency and, if streaming live, request to see logs a second time the moment you need to.

Our facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.

Click here to read the May-June Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.

Lumber Boules – What are they and why use them? | We explain what boule form lumber is and why they are the lumber of choice for yacht designers, high-end woodworkers and more.

One-of-a-kind Wood Bases | We highlight Cumaru bases weighing over 4,000 lbs. What would you make with these gigantic pieces?

Complete Species List | Please inquire if you do not see a species you’re looking for. We generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

Instagram Earth Day Giveaway Winner Announcement

Quarter cut Brazilian Lacewood veneer can be yellow-brown with reddish tones to a light pink, and has a silvery sheen. This species can also can range from a more creamy yellow to salmon. The grain has a medium to heavy flake, which comes from the pronounced medullary ray common to the species. The flake pattern can run small to large and is dependent on how it has formed inside the log.

Lacewood is usually only used for borders or on small areas of furniture because the pattern is “busy.” The highly figured grain can make a strong design statement in architectural applications, however.

Architectural panels, millwork, musical instruments and cabinetry are all possible applications. When a lighter color is desired, flaky oak and quartered white oak veneers are good alternatives.

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M. Bohlke Lacewood inventory

We have a variety of veneer panel sizes available in this species, as well as 3/4, 4/4 and 8/4 square edge lumber. For a fun reference to visualize how flakes can range in size, imagine the flake pattern as the size of individual rice krispies to the larger corn flakes cereal.

Request samples or schedule an inspection

Contact us to request samples, or to schedule an in-person visit or a virtual veneer log inspection. Our Live Veneer Log Inspection service allows you to view a veneer log inspection via a live stream. We also offer the flexibility of sending recorded video directly to you for viewing at your leisure.

Watching a veneer log inspection at your convenience provides the same control as if you were here. You can pause the inspection for longer views of grain structure and color consistency and, if streaming live, request to see logs a second time the moment you need to.

Our M. Bohlke Veneer and Lumber facilities are also open for scheduled visits. Please contact your M. Bohlke sales rep or use our contact form to schedule a visit.

May 2021 | Purpleheart

Unique splash of color fits perfectly with Spring

Purpleheart is native to Central and South America and is sometimes referred to as Amaranth or Violet Wood. Gorgeous violet tones are a fit perfect for Spring, and the species is tremendously popular for furniture and other designs calling for a unique splash of color year round. When freshly cut, the heartwood of purpleheart appears purple brown. Upon exposure the wood becomes a deep eggplant purple. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes dark brown with hints of purple. We highly recommend using an UV inhibiting finish on the wood, which can help slow and minimize this shift in color.

Aircraft and yacht interiors, as well as architectural millwork including panels, furniture and cabinetry are all popular uses for purpleheart. When set side-by-side or combined with lighter species, this wood provides a splash of unexpected color along with natural contrast.

In addition to its unique color, purpleheart also has excellent strength properties, and is used in applications where strength is important — a wood for both form and function.

Purpleheart lumber availability

Mature purpleheart often reaches heights of 100-120 feet. Our current inventory of purpleheart live edge tabletops that span over 20 feet in length are a testament to the clear, cylindrical boles of these trees. They are suitable for fine furniture making fit for residential, corporate, commercial environments, and more.

We also offer 8/4 boules, which are perfect for larger jobs requiring consistent color and grain.

Contact us today

Contact us today to request physical samples and to learn more about our purpleheart wood offerings.

Click here to read the March-April Bohlke Lumber Newsletter.

Live Edge Heaven | Jon and Eddie have been working through our extensive inventory, leveling a slab out of each live edge log to highlight grain and color.

Instagram Earth Day Giveaway | Our special Earth Day Live Edge Slab Giveaway is back! Follow @mbohlkecorp on Instagram to try your luck at winning an awesome Mappa Burl slab, handpicked by Jon.

Camphor Burl Slabs | We highlight three incredibly attractive slabs available now, and share workability.

Complete Species List | Don’t see a species listed you’re looking for? Please inquire, as we generally have veneer logs to cut into lumber that can be kiln dried on short order.

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European Sycamore wood veneer is naturally quite white when freshly cut and in fact, it is one of the whitest woods in the world. Over time the veneer naturally darkens slightly to a creamy yellow white. This species can be quartered or flat cut, plain or highly figured. Fiddleback figure is most common for quarter cut, as seen to the left.

You may sometimes hear European Sycamore called European or Great maple because it is actually a maple by genus. These trees reach heights of 100 feet with trunk diameters usually around 5 feet.

Common uses for European Sycamore veneer

Architectural and acoustic panels, cabinetry, furniture and millwork are all common applications. European Sycamore can be dyed to a variety of colors, including silver-gray. This color is quite popular for furniture and cabinetry, and produces a beautiful shimmer. Finishing with a clear coat is also a highly popular choice when the wood’s natural light yellow white and inherent warmth is most desired.

M. Bohlke Lumber availability

At M. Bohlke Lumber we carry European Sycamore in a wide selection of lumber forms. Our lumber inventory currently consists of:

• Figured boules in 4/4, 5/4, 8/4, 10/4, 12/4 thicknesses
• Plain boules in 4/4, 5/4, 8/4, 10/4 thicknesses
• Steamed, plain 8/4 boule
• Figured 5/4 FAS&BTR square edge
• European Sycamore Live Edge Slabs
• European Sycamore Burl Live Edge Slabs

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Contact the M. Bohlke team

Contact us today to learn more about our European Sycamore wood veneer and lumber selections.

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