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mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
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Why Choose Poplar?
Budget-friendly poplar beats the pants off of pine. It's soft but dense so it's delightfully easy to shape and machine. The tight grain makes the perfect choice for stain or paint, but poplar works fine with a clear finish, too.
Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
| Thickness | 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx) |
| Width | 1-3/4" |
| Length | 12", 18", or 30" |
| Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
Weight
2.5
lbs /Bd. Ft.
-30.17% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Grayish white sapwood with greenish brown heart.
Grayish white sapwood with greenish brown heart.
What's The Tree Like?
A tall, stately tree. May reach 150 feet high with a trunk up to 10 feet and free of branches for up to 90 feet.
A tall, stately tree. May reach 150 feet high with a trunk up to 10 feet and free of branches for up to 90 feet.
Other Names
American tulipwood, American whitewood, Canary whitewood, Canary wood, Canoe wood, Poplar, Popple, Saddletree, Tulip poplar, Tuliptree, Tulipwood, White poplar, Whitewood, Yellow poplar
American tulipwood, American whitewood, Canary whitewood, Canary wood, Canoe wood, Poplar, Popple, Saddletree, Tulip poplar, Tuliptree, Tulipwood, White poplar, Whitewood, Yellow poplar
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, jigs, drawer sides, painted furniture
Furniture, cabinets, jigs, drawer sides, painted furniture
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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Verified Buyer
Butch
TX
Better wood to work with than anticipated.
I am turning Chess sets for each of my 6 kids. I want each set to be unique, same as each kid is. When I turned the first piece I thought the wood was too soft for good results, but boy was I wrong. the wood clean up great and is a dream to work with.
Verified Buyer
Elder Oaklander
Oakland California
I've used it once or twice
New Woodworker
Like Having My Own Personal Millworks
Been coming to Woodworkerssource for many years. I know it's costly to bundle (neatly) hardwoods and plywood (cut to size), not to mention shipping costs. I'll keep coming back, though, because these folk are the BEST.
Verified Buyer
Ed
TN
I've used it once or twice
Hobbyist Woodworker
Furniture squares
Arrive on time and well packed. Three of the squares were the specified 30 inches and the fourth was 30 3/8 inches. Not a problem. Will definitely buy again.
Verified Buyer
Steve
San Diego
Semi-Professional Woodworker
Good quality, beautiful grain.
Wood is true to size (+1/16") and straight. Very very few defects in the large amount of wood purchased.
Verified Buyer
Barry
Westerville OH
Well Done
Product selected as described and delivered earlier than promised. Never have I been disappointed with any order from Woodworkerssource.com
Verified Buyer
Z
California
I've used it once or twice
Hobbyist Woodworker
Good quality, quick delivery
Arrived quickly, squares were as described and of good quality.
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Understanding hardwood lumber starts right here with these wacky fractions.
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If you're expecting perfect clear lumber 100% of the time, you're in for a surprise. Here's a summary of the hardwood lumber grades and what to expect from them.
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Board feet isn't your everyday kind of math, but these three simple steps make it easy to figure out your project.
Project Planner Worksheet
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Here's a handy (and free) Excel worksheet that helps you estimate the lumber needs for your project.
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Are woods poisonous? Hazardous to use in cutting boards or baby cribs? Find out here.
Wood Moves - Here's What You Need to Know
Wood is like a sponge, and it's always in a state of absorbing or releasing moisture to stay equalized with its environment. The problem with that is it also swells and shrinks. Here's what you need to know to protect your project.
Wood is like a sponge, and it's always in a state of absorbing or releasing moisture to stay equalized with its environment. The problem with that is it also swells and shrinks. Here's what you need to know to protect your project.
