Since 1946, the dedicated artisans of Leisters Furniture have crafted future heirlooms in solid Pennsylvania hardwood. Uncompromising quality is apparent in every detail. Only select solid cherry, ash and maple are used in the construction of Leisters Furniture. Let's examine each of these fine cabinet woods in greater detail.
CHERRY, Prunus Serotina
Cherry grows generally throughout the eastern United States, the largest supplies located in the Appalachian Mountains in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Cherry is comparatively free from checking and warping and has excellent woodworking properties. The wood is used for carving and works well with all sorts of hand tools. It is sometimes called "New England mahogany" in the cabinetmaking trade. Solid Cherry is used for high quality furniture, picture frames and decorative turnings.
ASH, Fraximus Americana
Ash has been recognized for centuries as an exceptional wood. In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil, the tree of life, was a giant ash tree that held earth, heaven and hell together.
The wood is strong and stiff, has good shock resistance, and is noted for its excellent bending qualities. It is used almost exclusively for all types of sports and athletic equipment such as baseball bats, hockey sticks, oars, parallel bars, tennis rackets, skis, and javelins. Tools for which an ash handle serves well include shovels and spades, hoes, rakes, sledge hammers and ice axes. Ash is a popular furniture timber for its use in curved chair splats and Windsor chair hoops.
MAPLE, Acer Saccharinum
Maple trees are native throughout most states east of the Rocky Mountains, but the largest quantity is found in the New England states and along the great lakes. It is easily recognized by its five-lobed, pointed leaves which turn to gorgeous red and yellow colors in the fall.
Maple has a hard, even texture, is easy to work, and is excellent for turning and sculpture. Dance floors are usually constructed of maple as it wears slowly, smoothly and evenly, without splintering. Its strength has made it a valued timber for high-grade furniture since Colonial times.
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