© Brahma Boards 2011 Made with Xara Cherry varies from rich red to reddish brown and will darken with age and on exposure to light. The grain can be fine and uniform or wavy.  It has a satiny, smooth texture, and may naturally contain brown pith flecks and small gum pockets.  . Maple leans towards a creamy white to a light tan color.   The wood has a close fine, uniform texture and is generally straight- grained.  Maple is a dense wood and is slightly heavier than the other woods we use. Walnut can range from a rich dark brown to almost black. The grain is mainly straight, but may also be curly or wavy.              Click on the wood name to see some of our older style boards.