Hickory (Carya spp.) is a tough, dense hardwood renowned for its strength, shock resistance, and bold grain. The wood typically ranges from light cream to pale brown with darker brown streaks, often showing strong contrast between heartwood and sapwood.
Hickory turns well with sharp tools, though its density and interlocked grain benefit from controlled cuts. It holds detail well and produces durable finished pieces suited for heavy-use applications. When properly dried, hickory offers good stability and finishes nicely, highlighting its rugged grain pattern.
Common uses include turning blanks, tool handles, spindles, furniture parts, and utility items where strength and durability are essential.
Kiln dried to below 10% moisture content
End grain sealed in wax to maintain moisture content
Protective wax seal guaranteed for 30 days Guaranteed defect-free (unless otherwise noted) All orders fulfilled within 2 business days Shipments fully insured against loss and damage
I purchased some hickory pieces to match a piece of spalted wood - the figuring in the grain was wavy and unique, perfectly complementing the spalting. The service from Brad and his team is always timely, packed securely and shipped on the same day as my order.
I purchased some hickory pieces to match a piece of spalted wood - the figuring in the grain was wavy and unique, perfectly complementing the spalting. The service from Brad and his team is always timely, packed securely and shipped on the same day as my order.