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Northern Hard Maple LeafsSpecies
Michigan Maple Block Co. and Bally Block Co. create Butcher Block out of four distinct woods. Below find some general information regarding these species. Of course the most traditional species used in the manufacture of butcher block is Northern Hard Maple but Red Oak, Lyptus and White Ash also make fabulous butcher block tops.
Hard Maple
Lyptus - Hybrid
Eucalyptus Grandis and Eucalyptus Urophylla
Lyptus is certified "Green".
The environment is an important consideration for Michigan Maple Block Co. and Bally Block Co.. Wood, being our business makes us acutely aware of issues regarding forestry and the health of the planet in general. Our decision to produce Wood Welded Butcher Block from Lyptus was heavily influenced by these factors. Lyptus is considered a "Green" product. Lyptus is grown on plantations and this method of forestry more closely resembles farming than some forms of commercial logging.
Look here for more information regarding Lyptus.
Janka Hardness Scale Score: 2228
White Ash
American Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
Look here for more information about American Black Walnut
Janka Hardness Scale Score: 1010
American Black Cherry
Prunus serotina
Look here for more information regarding American Black Cherry
Janka Hardness Scale Score: 950
Plantation Teak
