All Blackhawk Furniture Products are made of Northern and Appalachian red oak solids and selected domestic veneers.
Northern and Appalachian red oak is harder and more durable. The color and grain pattern are more consistent than faster growing Southern oaks.

Blackhawk Furniture features solid oak crowns, corners and moldings. No edge banding (tape) in critical areas.
Adds strength and durability in all the critical areas, and to the life of the furniture.

All veneers used are domestic plain slice.
Sliced veneers have a tighter grain pattern than rotary cut. Their grains are more compatible with solid oak and add to the beauty of the furniture. Domestic veneers are twice as thick as some imports. They are more resistant to nicks and scratches. They sand and take a stain better than thin veneers.

Tops and sides are sliced veneers over furniture grade substrate and inner plywood cores.
Plywood cores are cross directional. They are stronger than particleboard and will not crack, warp, split or swell.

Following is a description of the hardwood plywood that Blackhawk Furniture purchases from Columbia Forest Products through Heritage Hardwoods. Our "Classic Core I" is a custom A grade, plain slice, Red Oak established to ensure a consistent quality product and is used in the manufacture of Blackhawk furniture. The A face designation is a grade for natural characteristics which exceed the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Standards. Other parameters are then placed on the grade. The wood is sorted for color to give a consistent color range from panel to panel; the panels must have a good plain slice character, with the cathedrals separated by straight grain, and heavy figure is not allowed. This special grade represents the top 50% of the A grade P/S Red Oak purchased by our supplier. The core under the hardwood is also a special plywood construction in order to meet the thickness specifications and the smoothness of the cross bands to eliminate core transfer, core gaps and core laps. The plywood cross bands are an engineered wood product utilizing Aspen in the composition. This 7-ply plywood construction gives the consistent finish ability of an MDF product without the added weight and the sacrifice of screw holding and durability.

All casegoods have full 5/8” recessed plywood back panels.
A recessed plywood back is much stronger than the normal stapled-on panel backing. Plywood holds screws better than particleboard, and makes it easier to mount mirrors to the dresser.

Casegoods are cleated and corner blocked with full face frames.
Adds stability and structural integrity to the casegoods. They will not “rack” (twist) and therefore, doors stay square and drawers open easily.

All electrical components are UL approved.
This assures utmost safety and reliability.

Drawer fronts are solid oak and lacquered on both sides.
Solid oak is more durable. Sealing both sides of the drawer is important as it prevents warping or splitting.

Sides and backs are made of 9-ply Baltic Birch.
9-ply Baltic Birch is uni-directional and provides a stronger drawer with a smoother edge, eliminating voids and pits.

All drawers are fully French dovetailed in the front and back.
This is the strongest possible drawer construction available. Dovetailing assures that the drawer will stay together and square. Dovetailing and gluing the sides to the front is stronger than securing it with just staples or screws.

Center-mount drawer glides actually supply support for the drawer bottom and provide a stronger drawer than side-mounted glides.

Blackhawk finishes are low care and easy maintenance. All that you need for everyday care is to use a soft cloth with a mild furniture polish.

Lacquering the product seals the wood. It aids in the prevention of drying out, discoloration and cracks. It is also more spill resistant.