Alternates to red oak

[K Anthony]

I have been using red oak for several years and always enjoyed working with it, but I am looking for other species for a little variety. I mostly build furniture both large and small. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[David]

Pine Cherry White oak Mahogany Beech Birch...to name but a few.

Dave

[Toller]

You forgot my two favorites; butternut and bubinga!

[David]

Damn! I almost added butternut to the list, but thought I'd already offered the OP plenty of choices. :)

Dave

[Charlie Self]

You might add sassafras and locust. Quartersawn sycamore is also nice, if a bit light and soft. Sweetgum, when it can be found, is interesting (as are black gum--tupelo--and black willow, but they're even harder to locate).