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Bowl Blanks
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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Shallow Bowl or Tray Blanks

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This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable and with care dries quite easily with little or no degrade. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13961A 1 9/16 x 12 x 12” $75.00
#W13961B 1 9/16 x 12 x 12” $75.00
#W13961C 1 9/16 x 12 x 12” $75.00
#W13961D 1 3/8 x 13 ¼ x 13 ¼” $65.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Shallow Bowl or Tray Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable and with care dries quite easily with little or no degrade. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13974A 1 9/16 x 7 x 7” $18.00
#W13974B 1 9/16 x 7 x 7” $18.00
#W13974C 1 9/16 x 7 x 7” $18.00
#W13974D 1 9/16 x 7 x 7” $18.00
#W13974E 1 9/16 x 7 x 7” $18.00
#W13974F 1 9/16 x 7 x 7” $18.00-sold

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Figured Narra
(Pterocarpus indicus)
Bowl Blanks

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous golden yellow color sometimes with reddish streaks. A nice turning wood it is also used in furniture, jewelry boxes, handles, etc. It is easy to work and glue and takes a nice polish.

#W14847A 2 15/16 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $17.25
#W14847B 2 15/16 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $17.25
#W14847C 2 15/16 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $17.25
#W14847D 2 15/16 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $17.25-sold

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Thuya Burl
(Tetraclinis articulata)

This comes from the Atlas mountains in Morocco and has a beautiful golden chatoyance. Its color varies from a rich, lustrous golden brown to nearly black. Thuya burl is hard and dense with a high oil content, but tends to be brittle. The eyes, perfectly round, are scattered about in some burls like the figure in bird’s-eye maple; in others they are grouped as islands. A rare species, this exquisite wood is used for inlays, small boxes, turnery, and precious objects.

#W3170
2 ¾-2 7/8 x 2 ¾-2 7/8 x 2 7/8-3 ½”
$15.00 each

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl/Plate Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14411A 1 5/8 x 6 3/16 x 6 3/16” $21.00
#W14411B 1 5/8 x 7 5/16 x 7 5/16” $30.00
#W14411C 1 5/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $32.50-sold
#W14411D 1 5/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $32.50
#W14411E 1 5/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $32.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl/Plate Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14412A 1 5/8 x 7 ¼ x 7 ¼” $25.00
#W14412B 1 5/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $32.50
#W14412C 1 5/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $32.50-sold
#W14412D 1 5/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $32.50-sold
#W14412E 1 9/16 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $30.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl/Plate Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14413A 1 9/16 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $30.00
#W14413B 1 9/16 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $30.00-sold
#W14413C 1 9/16 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $30.00-sold
#W14413D 1 9/16 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $30.00
#W14413E 1 5/8 x 7 5/16 x 7 5/16” $28.75

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Pink Ivory
(Berchemia zeyheri)
Bowl Blanks

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A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being “rarer than diamonds”. It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

#W14815A 2 11/16 x 6 x 6” $103.00
#W14815B 2 11/16 x 6 x 6” $103.00

Figured Pink Ivory
Bowl Blank

#W14815C 2 ¾ x 6 x 6” $103.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14718A 4 ¾ x 6 ¾ x 6 ¾” $55.00
#W14718B 5 1/8 x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8” $78.00-sold
#W14718C 5”+ x 7 13/16 x 7 13/16” $82.00-sold
#W14718D 5”+ x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8” $78.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Turning Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14068A 5 x 5 x 5” $38.00-sold
#W14068B 4 15/16 x 4 15/16 x 5 3/8” $35.00-sold
#W14068C 3 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 6 1/8” $26.00-sold
#W14068D 4 ¼ x 4 ¼ x 7” $35.00

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Curly Big Leaf Maple
(Acer macrophyllum)
Bowl Blanks

#W14587A 2 ¾ x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8” $29.50
#W14587B 2 3/8 x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8” $24.00
#W14587C 2 ¾ x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8” $27.75-sold

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Wormy Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Turning Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14021A 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $7.50-sold
#W14021B 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $7.50-sold
#W14021C 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 1/8” $7.50-sold
#W14021D 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $7.50-sold
#W14021E 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” (missing corner) $7.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Turning Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14022A 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 1/8” $10.00
#W14022B 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $10.00-sold
#W14022C 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 1/8” $10.00
#W14022D 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $10.00
#W14022E 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $10.00-sold
#W14022F 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $10.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Turning Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14023A 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 1/8” $10.00-sold
#W14023B 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $10.00
#W14023C 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4” $10.00
#W14023D 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $10.00
#W14023E 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 3/8” $10.00-sold
#W14023F 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 4 1/8” $10.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14024A 1 11/16 x 5 5/8 x 5 5/8” (wormy) $8.75-sold
#W14024B 2 ½ x 6 5/16 x 6 5/16” $18.75-sold
#W14024C 1 11/16 x 7 x 7” $15.50-sold
#W14024D 1 11/16 x 7 x 7” $15.50-sold

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Wormy Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14025A 2 1/8 x 7 x 7” $21.00-sold
#W14025B 1 13/16 x 7 3/8 x 7 3/8” $16.00
#W14025C 2 1/8 x 7 7/16 x 7 7/16” $22.50-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Turning Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14325A 1 x 6 ¾ x 6 ¾” $14.00
#W14325B 1 x 6 ¾ x 6 ¾” $14.00
#W14325C 1 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8” $14.00
#W14325D 1 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8” $14.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Plate or Bowl Blanks

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This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. Green to partially air-dried.

#W14557A 1 13/16 x 9 ¼ x 9 ¼” $38.00-sold
#W14557B 1 13/16 x 9 ¾ x 9 ¾” $44.00-sold
#W14557C 1 ¾ x 9 ¾ x 9 ¾” $43.00

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German Hornbeam
(Carpinus betulus)
Bowl Blanks

This hardwood, indigenous to Europe and Great Britain is a hard and tough wood with a fine texture. It is capable of taking a good finish and a fine polish. The light color makes it an excellent Holly substitute.

#W13472A 2 7/16 x 7 ¼ x 7 ¼” $18.25-sold
#W13472B 2 7/16 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $19.50-sold
#W13472C 2 3/8 x 9 ½ x 9 ½” $29.75-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blank

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13197-sold
7 3/8 x 11 ½ x 11 ½”
$250.00

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Quilted Big Leaf Maple
(Acer macrophyllum)
Bowl Blanks

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#W13089A 1 7/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $9.50
#W13089B 1 7/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $9.50-sold
#W13089C 1 7/8 x 7 ½ x 7 ½” $9.50-sold
#W13089D 1 7/8 x 9 7/8 x 9 7/8” $16.25-sold

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Figured Imbuya
(Phoebe porosa)
Bowl Blanks

A Brazilian wood with a pleasant spicy odor. It has a nice crisp texture and is used for furniture, accessories, jewelry boxes, etc.

#W13786A
3 ¾-3 7/8 x 13-13 ¼ x 13-13 ¼” $83.00
#W13786B
3 ¾-3 7/8 x 13-13 ¼ x 13-13 ¼” $83.00

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Figured Imbuya
(Phoebe porosa)
Bowl Blanks

A Brazilian wood with a pleasant spicy odor. It has a nice crisp texture and is used for furniture, accessories, jewelry boxes, etc.

#W13787A
3 ¾-3 7/8 x 13-13 ¼ x 13-13 ¼” $83.00
#W13787B-sold
3 ¾-3 7/8 x 13-13 ¼ x 13-13 ¼” $83.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Large Bowl Blank

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This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13363
6 ¼ x 14 x 14”
$315.00

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English Elm
(Ulmus procera)
Bowl Blanks

#W13788A 2 ¾ x 4 ¼ x 4 ¼” $7.00-sold
#W13788B 2 ¾ x 6 x 6” $13.75-sold
#W13788C 2 ¾ x 6 x 6” $13.75-sold
#W13788D 2 ¾ x 6 x 6” $13.75-sold
#W13788E 2 ¾ x 6 x 6” $13.75-sold
#W13788F 2 ¾ x 6 x 6” $13.75-sold

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Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
Bowl Blank

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Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping.

#W13942-sold
2 7/8 x 9 x 9”
$32.50

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Claro Walnut
(Juglans hindsii)
Burl Bowl Blank
Generally lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) it is similarly rich in grain. Air-dried.
#W13867A-sold
2 x 6 x 6” $24.00
Algaroba
(Prosopis nigra)
Bowl Blanks
#W13867B-sold
2 1/8 x 7 ¼ x 7 ¼” $12.00
#W13867C
2 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8” $15.00

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English Ash
(Fraxinus excelsior)
Bowl Blanks

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#W13703A 2 ¾ x 9 3/8 x 9 3/8” $23.50-sold
#W13703B 2 ¾ x 8 ¾ x 8 ¾” $20.50-sold
#W13703C 2 13/16 x 8 ¾ x 8 ¾” $20.50

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English Ash
(Fraxinus excelsior)
Bowl Blanks

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#W13704A 2 13/16 x 8 ¾ x 8 ¾” $20.50
#W13704B 2 11/16 x 9 3/8 x 9 3/8” $23.50
#W13704C 2 ¾ x 9 3/8 x 9 3/8” $23.50-sold

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English Ash
(Fraxinus excelsior)
Bowl Blanks

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#W13705A 2 5/8 x 4 ½ x 4 ½” $5.25
#W13705B 2 15/16 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8” $10.00-sold
#W13705C 2 15/16 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8” $10.00-sold
#W13705D 2 5/8 x 6 7/16 x 6 7/16” $11.00
#W13705E 2 5/8 x 6 7/16 x 6 7/16” $11.00
#W13705F 2 5/8 x 6 7/16 x 6 7/16” $11.00

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Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
Bowl Blanks

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping

#W13711A-sold
2 15/16 x 9 x 9” $30.50
#W13711B-sold
2 7/8 x 9 x 9” $30.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Plate/Platter Turning Blanks

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This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13537A 1 ¾ x 9 5/8 x 9 5/8” $42.50-sold
#W13537B 2 x 9 5/8 x 9 5/8” $50.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13324A 1 3/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8” $18.00-sold
#W13324B 3 1/8 x 8 x 8” $52.00
#W13324C 3 1/8 x 8 x 8” $52.00-sold
#W13324D 3 3/8 x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8” $48.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Like any burl may have minor defects. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13325A 3 1/8 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8” $38.00-sold
#W13325B 3 1/8 x 8 1/8 x 8 1/8” $52.00
#W13325C 3 1/8 x 8 1/8 x 8 1/8” $52.00-sold
#W13325D 3 1/8 x 8 1/8 x 8 1/8” $35.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Like any burl may have minor defects. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13326A 3 ½ x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $24.00-sold
#W13326B 3 1/8 x 8 1/8 x 8 1/8” $35.00-sold
#W13326C 3 7/8 x 8 x 8” $42.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W13935A-sold
4 x 7 1/8 x 7 1/8” $51.00
#W13935B-sold
6 3/8 x 11 ¼ x 11 ¼” $170.00

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Honduras Rosewood

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A true rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii), most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish.

#W13504A 2 ½ x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8” $32.00-sold
#W13504B 2 3/8 x 8 ¾ x 8 ¾” $40.50-sold
#W13504C 3 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/8” $72.00-sold

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Purpleheart
(Peltogyne sp.)
Bowl Blanks

#W13432A 3 x 6 x 6” $12.00-sold
#W13432B 3 x 6 x 6” $12.00-sold
#W13432C 3 x 9 ½ x 9 ½” $30.00-sold

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Figured Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
Bowl Blanks

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Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. The figure makes the wood doubly beautiful. It is very hard and heavy and takes a glassy, smooth finish. Kiln-dried.

#W13889A 2 ¼ x 5 ½ x 5 ½” $16.50-sold
#W13889B 2 ¼ x 6 x 6” $19.75-sold
#W13889C 2 5/16 x 6 x 6” $19.75