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Jan 18, 2024 - 06:26 AM
Yes these bases are rubberwood which falls between oak and pine in terms of hardness and grain pattern.
Here's a general comparison:
Rubberwood:
Rubberwood is a hardwood, primarily sourced from rubber tree plantations after the latex-producing cycle ends.
It has a tight grain pattern, which may result in relatively even stain absorption.
Staining rubberwood can be less predictable than with some other hardwoods due to its grain structure.
Oak:
Oak is a hardwood that is known for its prominent grain patterns.
The open grain of oak may lead to uneven stain absorption, with more absorption in the open pores and less in the dense areas.
Red oak tends to absorb stains more readily than white oak.
Pine:
Pine is a softwood with a more uniform and less pronounced grain pattern compared to hardwoods like oak.
Due to its softer nature, pine can absorb stain more readily than hardwoods, and the result may be a deeper and more even coloration.
As to how best to finish, there are varying avenues and ways you can explore to get a desired aesthetic and none of them are inherently wrong. Ultimately it will be a personal choice.
