All our hardwood columns are made from select "A" hardwood staves (wood blanks). Although most of our paint-grade columns are quick ship items, hardwood columns require longer lead times. There are several reasons for this. Mainly, hardwood staves (blanks) oxides then exposed to light or oxygen, therefore we do not start shaping or planning any wood stock until we receive an order. This insures that the hardwood columns you receive will accept stain evenly and look great when finished. Secondly, our hardwood columns are turned and sanded by hand. We only ship out after careful inspection. We offer both tapered and non-tapered hardwood columns (either at the same cost). Non- tapered columns are just a straight tube with no neck mould. Click here for base and sizing.

If you have any doubts about the way your hardwood columns will look stained, go to your nearest lumber yard and take home a small sample, and use your stain of choice on it. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome. If not, consult the person who will be staining it for you.

For expert advice about staining wood, go to www.minwax.com. Poplar Columns have the same load bearing capacity as does paint grade.