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Tariffs have not impacted raw exotic lumber, but challenges remain in sourcing exotic species due to scarcity and regulatory measures. Zebrawood and yellowheart are particularly difficult to source, with zebrawood facing a global shortage and yellowheart impacted by a Brazilian export ban.

Old-growth heart pine, prized for its rich hues and rustic appeal, is driving the reclaimed wood market. Customers seek hand-hewn beams and boards, often sourced from old barns, for decorative purposes.

Despite the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) devastating ash tree populations, hardwood dealers report that ash is still available, though declining. While demand has decreased due to concerns about future scarcity and design preferences for oak and walnut, ash remains popular for certain applications, such as guitar making.

Hickory is a popular choice for countertops, island tops, cabinets, and flooring due to its rustic appearance and color variations. Its hardness and tendency to warp make it challenging to work with, but it stains well and can be a cost-effective alternative to white oak. The demand for hickory remains steady, with a preference for the calico brown and white mix or heavy brown color.

White oak sales are cooling off due to fluctuating consumer design trends and competition from the whisky barrel industry, which prioritizes quantity over quality. While demand for white oak remains steady, buyers are shifting towards higher grades and are more specific about color sorting, grading, and clarity. Despite its scarcity and high price, white oak continues to be a popular choice for woodworking projects.

Thermwood Corp. has released the first episode of its new video series, You Betcha, an ongoing educational and innovation-focused program designed to highlight the power, flexibility, and real-world capabilities of…

Rockler Woodworking & Hardware has introduced new Template-Routing Compression Router Bits with top and bottom bearings “With cutting flutes that spiral in opposite directions, these solid-carbide flush trim compression bits…

3M presents the WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector, a headset that continuously charges with both outdoor and indoor light for all-day protection, comfort and entertainment. “The new 3M WorkTunes…

Makita presents the new18-volt LXT Green Exterior Dual Slope 360-degree Rotary Laser with Case. “The SKR001Z is a versatile measuring tool that is essential to just about any job site,…

Tresco Lighting introduces Neoloop Square (N4) as a versatile linear lighting solution designed specifically for single wall cabinetry. “Available in 5′, 7′, 8′, and 16′ lengths and a range of…

Osborne Wood Products introduces two new table leg designs, Tahoe and Sonora, featuring traditional Mission elements.

Felder presents the KV 925 vertical panel saw to the U.S. market after its premier at LIGNA 2023.

Grizzly Industrial presents a new 8” jointer with a spiral cutterhead, model G0490ZX, and a parallelogram table adjustment mechanism.

Wood Environmentally Adaptive (EA) Hydroplus technology in a new waterborne wood coating that can be applied in a variety of conditions.

WHITESIDE MACHINE CO. is introducing two new CNC router bit sets aimed at production shops and the discerning woodworker. The General Purpose CNC Set (Item No. 709, $232.90) is a…