Video: About ETT Fine Woods

Video: About ETT Fine Woods

In this video we share the history of ETT Fine Woods and information about our product offers.   Video Transcript: In 1843, Lewis Thompson opened a small business in Philadelphia to import Mahogany lumber from Brazil and Mexico.  Today ETT Fine Woods is one of...
All About Exotic Tonewoods : Mahogany, Sapele, and More

All About Exotic Tonewoods : Mahogany, Sapele, and More

    What is Tonewood? Tonewoods are woods used in the construction of stringed instruments including Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Mandolins, Violins, and more. These woods pose tonal properties that allow different characteristic sounds for their...
Everything you need to know about Jatoba Lumber

Everything you need to know about Jatoba Lumber

We have had quite a few questions about Jatoba ,one of our most popular woods especially for flooring. You pronounce Jatoba as JA-toe-BAH. Where is Jatoba Wood from? Jatoba is native to areas including Central America, southern Mexico, northern South America, and the...
Air Dried vs Kiln Dried vs Green Lumber: Infographic

Air Dried vs Kiln Dried vs Green Lumber: Infographic

We had a great response to our article:  Hardwood lumber is often called either “Air Dried,” “Kiln Dried,” or “Green”. What’s the difference? We decided to convert the information about Air Dried vs Kiln Dried vs Green Lumber into an easy to view and understand...
Why Hardwood Changes Colors?

Why Hardwood Changes Colors?

Why does my Ipe deck gray? When you first put a new piece of Ipe or Teak Furniture outside, it will have a nice dark color to it. Over time, in the sunlight and rain, the wood will slowly turn to a silver/ gray color. This happens because of a process...