About Aspen

Aspen wood is white and soft, but fairly strong. It is fine grained, uniform in texture and generally lacks a distinctive pattern. Closely related to Poplar. Aspen is a great all purpose wood and good for beginner woodworkers.

• Common Names: Aspen, Bigtooth Aspen, Populus grandidentata.
• Origin: Midwest and Northeast United States.
• Color: Pale light yellow to nearly white with non-distinctive grain. Aspen is the whitest wood we carry and makes a great substitute for Holly.
• Janka Hardness: 420 lbs/ft.
• Avg. Weight: 2.47 lbs/bdft.
• General Workability: Very easy to work with and cut. Laser engraves and cuts great. Does not split easily and takes nails and screws well. Glues well. Staining may turn out blotchy if the wood is not sanded evenly, but takes a finish well.

Project Ready? - Previously call "Scroll Saw Ready" these are thin wood sheets ready for scroll sawing, laser cutting and engraving, thick veneers and much more. Our Project Ready Aspen boards are kiln dried, surfaced & sanded to 150 grit on 2 sides.

Sizes are exact. - This is all solid Aspen hardwood, not plywood, and is not glued. - 100% satisfaction guaranteed.