To all of our friends and customers

Now that we are entering the Holiday Season and embarking on a Historical New Year we at MasterWoodCarvers would like to take this moment to wish everyone A very joyous Holiday, filled with Health, Happiness, and above all the Love of family and friends.

What do Eagles and Square apples have in common?

A strange comparison and of course nothing at all...except that our Custom Carving department has carved them both and that's not even including the Giraffes or Dragonflies that we have done as well.

We are capable of carving anything that you can sketch or send us a picture of. Special sizes of any of our stock items can be done as well.

So don't be bashful, ask us for a no obligation quote on your special needs. Check our on-line catalog at masterwoodcarvers.com for that special item that will make your home look so special.

Why Hardwood Carves Better Than SoftWood

The Janka hardness test measures the hardness of wood. It is one of the best measures of the ability of a wood species to withstand denting and wear.and be carved with great detail.

If the wood is too soft, it does carve easily but not well. The sharp detail that makes a carving look crisp is not there and the carvings lack the subtle detail that you find when using hardwoods.

We at Master Wood Carvers use only kiln dried Hardwoods such as Hard Maple, Oak, and Cherry for our carvings. The less expensive Carvers found in Asia use much softer woods in their carvings, and the difference is very apparent. The Hardness of wood measured by the Janka test are:

Pine.... 420
Oak..... 1290
Hard Maple....1450
Cherry ......... 950

To give you a frame of reference, Lignum Vitae which is used for dock pilings because it has a higher specific gravity than water and is almost impossible to carve has a Janka rating of 4500.

So when we talk wood carvings, Hard is much Always better than soft. Check out our online catalog for custom carved corbels, fireplace mantles, posts, onlays, balusters, capitals and more that we have to help beautify your home.