Poplar
Poplar wood is a beautiful light-colored hardwood with green or light brown streaks running through it.It is also known as Tulip Poplar or Yellow Poplar, is derived from the Populus genus of trees. While it is often considered a relatively soft hardwood, it is popular due to its availability, affordability, and workability. The wood has a straight grain, fine texture, and a uniform appearance. It is not known for having prominent grain patterns or figuring. It may occasionally exhibit darker streaks or greenish-gray coloration caused by fungal staining. It is relatively easy to machine, cut, shape, and sand. It also takes nails, screws, and glue well. Poplar lumber has diverse applications due to its workability and availability. They are furniture, cabinetry, millwork and trim, veneer, musical instruments and carvings.
Common Names : Poplar, Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Scientific Names : Liriodendron tulipifera
Distribution: Eastern United States
Janka Hardness: 540 lbf (2,400 N)
| LENGTH | 75" to 85" (Inches) |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 6" to 8" (Inches) |
| THICKNESS | Nominal Thickness 8/4 (The planning/smoothing process removes some thickness) See Explanations |
| KILN-DRIED? | Yes |
| MOISTER CONTENT | 7% to 9% |
| GRADE | Select & Better |
How To Order Lumber
What is Nominal & Actual Thickness?
Exotic Wood Zone offers some of the finest Exotic Woods and American Hardwood Lumbers. These Hardwood Lumbers are consistently dried to a moisture content between 6-8% and properly conditioned.
About Lumber Sizes
Width: 6" to 8"
The price shown is for a random selection of widths within this range. If you need custom widths, please contact us. (We also provide straight edge rip for free)Length: 75" to 85"
This is the range of lengths that we might have in stock. The length you receive depends on how much you order.Thickness: 2"
Also known as 8/4,If you need a planned and smooth surface, we provide it at no cost. (Note: the planning process removes some thickness.)
Due to costs, we will not ship over 7 ft in Length.
If you need more than 50 board feet, feel free to contact us. We are happy to serve you better for 100% satisfaction.
How To Order Lumber
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What Is Surface Finishing/Planing?
Rough Sawn- The edges are rough cut and both surfaces will be unplanned.
SLR1E (straight line ripped one edge )- one edge is ripped straight.
SLR2E (straight line ripped two edges)- two edges is ripped straight.
S2S - The board has been run through a planer producing two flat faces, but the edges are left rough.
S3S - The board has been surfaced S2S first, then one edge is ripped straight (also known as SLR1E or straight line ripped one edge).
S4S - The board has surfaced on both faces (S2S) and received a rip on both edges, resulting in a board with two flat and parallel faces and two flat and parallel edges. This is the stuff you usually find for sale in the hardwood section of big box stores like Home Depot and Lowes.
Note: Planing will reduce the total board feet you receive slightly. Moreover, the actual thickness may vary slightly.
You take the length x width x thickness and then divide this by 144 (if all measurements are in inches)Here’s an example. A Lumber piece measures 20” wide, 48” long, and 1” thick Then the board feet will be 20 x 48 x 1
Yes, most of our lumber, luthier products, turning blanks, bowl blanks, etc are all rough cut. We do plane body blanks and this option is added when you buy. We do plane them down at no extra cost.
Nominal sizes harken back to the original rough green lumber sizes. The actual sizes are sizes after drying and surfacing the rough green lumber on all four sides.
| Nominal Thickness | Actual Thickness (S1S) | Actual Thickness (S2S) |
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| 4/4 (1") inch | 7/8 inch | 13/16 inch |
| 6/4 (1-1/2") inch | 1-3/8 inch | 1-5/16 inch |
| 8/4 (2") inch | 1-13/16 inch | 1-3/4 inch |
| 12/4 (3") inch | 2-13/16 inch | 2-3/4 inch |
| 16/4 (4") inch | 3-13/16 inch | 3-3/4 inch |
Yes, we do custom size orders. But there has to be a minimum of $200 order. But again we try our best to help out in other cases if we can.
Please email at jockey@exoticwoodzone.com
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Yes, we utilize a network of freight companies and are happy to arrange that for you.
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