First is maple. Maple is light in color, hard, and has a fine texture, making it suitable for large-scale use. However, it is prone to warping.
Second is ash. Ash is also light in color with a very bold, textured grain, making it suitable for open-pore finishes and giving it a pleasant feel. However, its dramatic grain makes it less suitable for large-scale cabinetry.
Third is cypress. Cypress has many knots, but its advantages include high hardness, strong corrosion resistance, mold and mildew resistance, and a fine texture, making it suitable for large-scale use.
Fourth is red oak. Red oak is quite hard with a regular grain, preventing a cluttered look when used extensively. Its disadvantages include relatively poor stability, susceptibility to warping, and a tendency to accumulate dust if the grain isn’t filled with paint.
Fifth is white oak. White oak is very hard, with an air-dry density of 720 kg/m³, making it moisture-resistant and less prone to warping. Its disadvantages also include a rough grain, which, if not filled with paint, easily accumulates dust.
The sixth type is birch, also known as European cherry wood. Its grain is very beautiful and extremely similar to North American cherry wood. It offers excellent value for money, has a very smooth surface, and is quite hard. The downside is that it is prone to cracking when drying.
The seventh type is North American cherry wood, also called red cherry. It has a very beautiful mountain grain and a vintage feel, making it particularly suitable for Japanese-style furniture. The downsides are that it has more mineral streaks, is relatively soft, and the surface is easily scratched. After oxidation, the color darkens considerably.