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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

#W15764A 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 11 11/16” $7.50
#W15764B 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 11 5/8” $7.25
#W15764C 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 14 15/16” $9.50
#W15764D 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 14 15/16” $9.50
#W15764E 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 19 13/16” $12.50
-sold
#W15764F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 3/8” $12.00
#W15764G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 20 5/16” $12.75
#W15765H 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 3/16” $12.00
-sold

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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

#W15765A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 21 ¾” $11.50-sold
#W15765B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 22 3/16” $11.75
-sold
#W15765C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 22 3/16” $11.75
-sold
#W15765D 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ x 23 7/8” $10.50
-sold
#W15765E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 7/8” $12.50

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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

#W15766A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 24” $15.00-sold
#W15766B 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 23 5/8” $14.75
#W15766C 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 24” $15.00
-sold
#W15766D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 23 7/8” $15.00
#W15766E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 24” $15.00
-sold
#W15766F 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 24” $15.00

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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

#W15767A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 22 5/8” $14.25-sold
#W15767B 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 23 ¾” $24.00
-sold
#W15767C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 24” $15.00
-sold
#W15767D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 23 ¾” $15.00
-sold
#W15767E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 24” $15.00
#W15767F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 23 5/8” $14.75
#W15767G 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 23 7/8” $15.00
#W15767H 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 23 7/8” $15.00
-sold

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African Blackwood
(Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Woodwind Grade Squares

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Its stability and lovely tonal qualities make it an excellent instrument wood.

#W15768A $30.00-sold
#W15768B $32.75-sold
#W15768C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17 1/8” $33.50
#W15768D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 18 7/8”(craft grade-small inclusions) $14.75
#W15768E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 1/8” $31.50
#W15768F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 24 ½” $40.25

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African Blackwood
(Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Turning Squares

The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Fantastic turnery wood.

#W15769A 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 4 5/8” $15.00
#W15769B 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 5” $15.00
#W15769C 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 5 7/16” $15.00
#W15769D 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 5 5/16” $15.00
#W15769E 2 ½ x 2 ½ x 5 7/16” $15.00
#W15769F 2 ½ x 2 ½ x 5 3/8” $15.00
#W15769G 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 5 3/8” $15.00

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Camatillo
(Dalbergia congestiflora)
Turning Squares

Camatillo is also called Para Kingwood & Mexican Kingwood. The deep purple heartwood is oily and takes an incredible polish with a smoothness pleasing to the fingertips. Very rare.

#W15770A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 15” $23.50
#W15770B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 14 7/8” $19.50
#W15770C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 15” $19.50
#W15770D 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 19 ¾” $23.50
#W15770E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 7/8” $26.00

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

#W15771A 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ x 20” $11.00
#W15771B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 7/8” $15.50
#W15771C 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 20” $15.50
#W15771D 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 20” $15.50
#W15771E 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 20” $15.50
#W15771F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 7/8” $15.50
#W15771G 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 19 ¾” $15.50

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Turning Squares

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

#W15772A 2 x 2 x 11” $15.25
#W15772B 2 x 2 x 12” $16.75
#W15772C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 11 15/16” $16.75

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)
Turning Squares/Instrument Billets

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars. These squares have two opposing quartersawn faces and would be excellent for cutting bridge blanks, bbok-matched peghead veneers, etc.

#W15773A 2 x 2 x 12” $16.75
#W15773B 2 x 2 x 12” $16.75
#W15773C 2 x 2 x 12 ¼” $16.75
#W15773D 2 x 2 x 12” $16.75
#W15773E 2 x 2 x 12” $16.75

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Granadillo
Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This beautiful hardwood is oftentimes sold as a substitute for Cocobolo. It is a species of Platymiscium and as such is in the same family as the Rosewoods. It is hard and heavy, stable in service, and takes a gorgeous polish. This board has been air-dried 4 years, is extremely chatoyant (lustrous) and has some lovely figuring.

#W15774A 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 18 ¼” $8.00
#W15774B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 20” $9.00
#W15774C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 ¾” $9.00
#W15774D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 5/8” $9.00
#W15774E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 ¾” $9.00

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)

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#W15735
15/16 x 3 ¼ x 46 ½”
$185.00

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)

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Nicely figured with the usual defects, i.e. checks along heart.

#W15736A
up to 1 ¾ x 1 ¾-2 ¾ x 48 ½”
$260.00
#W15736B
up to 2 5/8 x up to 3 1/8 x 48 ¾”
$325.00
#W15736C
2 5/8-3 ¼ x 2 7/8-3 ¼ x 48 ¾”
$495.00

 

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Snakewood
(Piratinera guianensis)
Quarter Logs

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Nicely figured with the usual defects, i.e. checks along heart.

#W15737A
faces 2-3 ¾ x 46 ½”
$232.00
#W15737B
faces 3 1/8-4 x 46 ½”
$520.00

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Figured Ceylon Satinwood
(Chloroxylon swietenia)

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These boards are nearly flawless examples of this species best figure and grain. This wood has a look that begs it be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel.

#W15739A
1 ¼ x 6 ¼ x 59 7/8”
$97.50

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Figured Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)

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.

#W15711A
1 3/8 x 6 1/8 x 49”
$100.00
#W15711B
-sold
1 7/16 x 6 1/8 x 49 7/8”
$111.00

 

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Figured Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)

click on photo for close-up

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.

#W15713A 1 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 36” $81.25-sold
#W15713B 1 3/8 x 7 7/8 x 36 1/8” $81.25
-sold
#W15713C 1 15/16 x 8 ¾ x 39 ¾” $145.00
-sold

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African Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)

#W15710A-sold
7/8 x 6 ½ x 34 1/8”
$27.75
#W15710B
7/8 x 6 ¾ x 49 ½”
$41.75

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Figured Ceylon Satinwood
(Chloroxylon swietenia)

This wood is primarily from Sri Lanka and has been a valuable wood of commerce for several centuries. The wood has a look that begs it to be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel with a lustrous depth.

#W15703A
7/8 x 3 7/8 x 43 ½”
$41.00
#W15703B
15/16 x 3 15/16 x 58”
$56.50
#W15703C
15/16 x 4 3/8 x 57 ¾”
$61.50

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Figured Ceylon Satinwood
(Chloroxylon swietenia)

This wood is primarily from Sri Lanka and has been a valuable wood of commerce for several centuries. The wood has a look that begs it to be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel with a lustrous depth.

#W15704A-sold
15/16 x 3 ½ x 40 ¾”
$40.00
#W15704B
13/16 x 8 5/8 x 60 3/8”
$144.75

 

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Brazilian Tulipwood
(Dalbergia decipularis)

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This beautiful member of the Rosewood family is getting scarce on the world’s market. Traditionally used for decorative furniture bandings and inlays. When worked it has a delicate, sweet aroma. Takes a high polish.

#W15705A
7/8 x 6 ¾ x 32 ½”
$84.00
#W15705B
-sold
7/8 x 5 ½ x 36 3/8”
$76.50

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Figured Granadillo
Turning Squares

This beautiful hardwood is oftentimes sold as a substitute for Cocobolo. It is a species of Platymiscium and as such is in the same family as the Rosewoods. It is hard and heavy, stable in service, and takes a gorgeous polish.

#W15649A 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 16 ½” $11.00
#W15649B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 18 ½” $12.50
#W15649C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 18 ½” $12.50
#W15649D 1 ¾ x 1 ¾ x 22 ½” $11.50
#W15649E 1 ¾ x 1 ¾ x 22 ¼” $11.50
#W15649F 1 ¾ x 1 ¾ x 22 ¼” $11.50

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Figured Granadillo
Turning Squares

This beautiful hardwood is oftentimes sold as a substitute for Cocobolo. It is a species of Platymiscium and as such is in the same family as the Rosewoods. It is hard and heavy, stable in service, and takes a gorgeous polish.

#W15650A 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 16 ½” $13.75
#W15650B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 18 ½” $15.50
#W15650C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 18 ½” $15.50
#W15650D 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 23 3/8” $18.50
#W15650E 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 23 3/8” $18.50
-sold
#W15650F 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 23 3/8” $18.50

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Figured Granadillo

This beautiful hardwood is oftentimes sold as a substitute for Cocobolo. It is a species of Platymiscium and as such is in the same family as the Rosewoods. It is hard and heavy, stable in service, and takes a gorgeous polish.

#W15651A
1 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 18 ½” $10.50
#W15651B
1 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 18 ½” $10.00
#W15651C
1 5/16 x 1 13/16 x 21 7/8” $11.00
#W15651D
1 7/16 x 1 13/16 x 23 3/8” $13.00

 

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French Boxwood
(Buxus sempervirens)

Genuine Boxwood is a wonderful turnery wood and the fine-grained wood takes a beautiful polish. A classic, traditional wood for woodwind instruments. Often contains small defects, pin knots, and swirly grain. Air-dried.

#W15653A
1 11/16 x 4 7/16 x 18 1/8”
$56.25
#W15653B
-sold
1 ¾ x 3 ¼-5 x 22 1/8”
$72.00
#W15653C
-sold
1 7/8 x 2-4 1/8 x 24”
$78.00

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Brazilian Satinwood
(Euxylophora paraensis)

Also called Pau Amarello and Yellowheart, the heartwood is a bright yellow color deepening slightly with age. Fairly hard and heavy, easy to work, and capable of taking a high polish. Kiln-dried.

#W15656A ¾ x 3 15/16 x 42” $14.50
#W15656B 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 40 3/8” $14.00
#W15656C 15/16 x 4 ¾ x 40” $16.50
#W15656D 15/16 x 4 ¾ x 40” $16.50
#W15656E 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 41 ¾” $14.50
#W15656F 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 41 ¾” $14.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
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. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W15592A 3”+ x 7 x 7” $46.00
#W15592B 3”+ x 7 x 7” $46.00
#W15592C 3”+ x 7 x 7” $46.00
#W15592D 3”+ x 7 x 7” $46.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl 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.

#W15593A 2 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8” $24.00
#W15593B 2 1/8 x 6 ¾ x 6 ¾” $21.75
#W15593C 2 9/16 x 7 x 7” $27.00
#W15593D 2 9/16 x 7 x 7” $27.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl 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.

#W15594A 2 9/16 x 7 x 7” $37.00
#W15594B 2 9/16 x 7 x 7” $37.00
#W15594C 2 9/16 x 7 x 7” $37.00
#W15594D 3 5/8 x 7 x 7” $46.00
#W15594E 3 5/8 x 7 x 7” $46.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

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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.

#W15595A 1 ¾ x 9 x 16 ¾” $63.75
#W15595B 1 ½ x 9 ½ x 16 ½” (some bug holes) $48.00
#W15595C 1 ¾ x 9 5/8 x 16 5/8” $76.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

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.

#W15596A 1 ¾ x 5 ½ x 11 7/8” $43.75-sold
#W15596B 1 ¾ x 6 3/8 x 12 ¾” $52.00
#W15596C 1 11/16 x 6 3/8 x 12 ¼” $52.00
#W15596D 2 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 10 ¾” $40.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

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.

#W15597A 1 ¾ x 5 13/16 x 9 ¾” $25.00-sold
#W15597B 1 ¾ x 3 9/16 x 11 ½” $24.00
#W15597C 1 ¾ x 3 ¼ x 14 5/8” $27.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
“Good With The Bad” Billets

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. Checks and/or holes-priced accordingly.

#W15598A 2 1/8 x 7 11/16 x 11 5/8” $18.75-sold
#W15598B 2 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 11 5/8” $17.25
-sold
#W15598C 3 5/8 x 6 ½ x 12” $27.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
“Good With The Bad” Billets

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. Checks and/or holes-priced accordingly.

#W15599A 2 ½ x 10 ¼ x 11 ¾” $33.75
#W15599B 2 ½ x 10 ¼ x 11 ¾” $27.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
“Good With The Bad” Billets

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. Inclusions-priced accordingly.

#W15600A 2 9/16 x 7 ¾ x 15” $19.50-sold
#W15600B 2 5/8 x 7 7/8 x 15” $26.25
-sold

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Pink Ivory
(Berchemia zeyheri)
Knife Handle 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.

#W15542A 1 x 1 ½ x 5” -sold
#W15542B 1 x 1 ½ x 5”-sold
#W15542C 1”+ x 1 ½ x 7 ¾” $12.50

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Purpleheart
(Peltogyne sp.)
Large Turning Squares

#W15543A 2 ½ x 2 ½ x 24 ¼” $19.00-sold
#W15543B 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 24 ½” $23.00
#W15543C 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 24 ½” $23.00
-sold
#W15543D 3 x 3 x 24 ¼” $27.25
-sold
#W15543E 3 x 3 x 24 ½” $27.50
-sold

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Purpleheart
(Peltogyne sp.)
Large Turning Squares

#W15544A 3 x 3 x 24 ½” $27.50
#W15544B 3 x 3 x 24 ½” $27.50
#W15544C 3 x 3 x 24 ¼” $27.25
#W15544D 3 x 3 x 24 ½” $27.50
#W15544E 3 x 3 x 32” $36.00
-sold

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Purpleheart
(Peltogyne sp.)

Bowl Blanks

#W15545A 3 x 5 x 5” $9.50
#W15545B 3 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $12.50
-sold
#W15545C 3 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $12.50
#W15545D 3 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¾” $12.50

Large Turning Squares

#W15545E 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 9 3/8” $9.00
#W15545F 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 9 3/8” $9.00

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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Turning Squares

#W15548A 1 ¾ x 1 ¾ x 7 ½” $5.75
#W15548B 1 ¾ x 1 ¾ x 10” $7.50
-sold
#W15548C 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 10” $4.00
#W15548D 1 ¾ x 1 ¾ x 10” $7.50

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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)

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#W15549A 1 x 3 7/8 x 9 ¾” $9.50-sold
#W15549B 1 x 5 x 10 ½” $13.00
-sold
#W15549C 1 7/8 x 3 ¾ x 22 1/8” (20% sapwood) $41.50
#W15549D 1 7/8 x 6 7/16 x 29 ¾” $96.75
-sold

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Madagascar Ebony
(Diospyros perreiri)
Thin Wood Bundles

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These are B & C grade, rough-sawn, guitar fingerboards, but we are selling them only as thin wood for small projects such as inlays, bandings, box parts, drawer faces, jewelry pieces, etc. Three pieces per bundle.

#W15553
each piece 5/16-3/8 x 2 ½ x 21-21 ½” $25.00/bundle

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Figured Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)

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.

#W15491A ¾ x 4 x 22” $9.00-sold
#W15491B ¾ x 3 ¾ x 22” $8.50
#W15491C 5/8 x 7 ¾ x 24” $18.00
#W15491D ¾ x 7 ¾ x 24” $28.50
-sold

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Bulgarian Mulberry
(Morus nigra)

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Found in Asia and Europe this is medium sized tree with a stout trunk. It is probably best known for its leaves on which silkworms feed. The heartwood is yellow to reddish-yellow becoming a rich golden brown. Excellent for chair and furniture work.

#W15465
1 7/8 x 9 ½ x 42 ¾”
$90.25

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Masur Birch
(Betula alba)

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The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle.

#W15457A 1 3/16 x 4-9 ½ x 21 ¼” $56.25
#W15457B 2 ½ x 9-11 ½ x 21 ¾” $208.50
#W15457C 3 ½ x 7 ½-11 ¾ x 21 3/8” $277.50

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Masur Birch
(Betula alba)

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The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle.

#W15450A
3 ¾ x 5 ½-10 x 9 ¾” $58.00
#W15450B
3 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 19” $120.00

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Masur Birch
(Betula alba)

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The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle.

#W15424A-sold
2 x 2 x 12 7/8”
$30.00
#W15424B
1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 20 ½”
$30.00
#W15424C
2”+ x 4 ¾-6 x 20 ¾”
$81.00

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Black Mesquite
(Prosopis nigra)
Turning Squares

#W15426A 3 x 3 x 5” $7.00
#W15426B 3 x 3 x 9 3/8” $13.00
#W15426C 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 17 ¼” (tight curly figure) $35.00
-sold
#W15426D 3 x 3 x 17 ¼” (lightly figured) $30.00
#W15426E 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 17 ¼” (tight curly figure) $35.00
-sold

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Black Mesquite
(Prosopis nigra)

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog’s-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

#W15427A 3 x 3 x 17 1/8” (lightly figured) $30.00
#W15427B 3 x 3 x 17 ¼” (lightly figured) $30.00
#W15427C 3 x 3 x 17 1/8” (tight curly figure) $35.00
-sold
#W15427D 3 x 3 x 17 ¼” (lightly figured) $30.00
#W15427E 3 x 3 x 17 1/8” (lightly figured) $30.00
#W15427F 3 x 3 x 17 ¼” (lightly figured) $30.00

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Quilted Big Leaf Maple
(Acer macrophyllum)

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#W15330A 7/8 x 4 ½ x 36 1/8” $34.00-sold
#W15330B 13/16 x 5 15/16 x 36 ¾” $46.00
-sold
#W15330C 7/8 x 6 x 42 3/8” $53.00
#W15330D 7/8 x 5 9/16 x 42 ¼” $48.50
-sold

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African Blackwood
(Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Log Run Boards

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The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Slightly oily to the touch. These are good with the bad boards, i.e. with the usual Blackwood defects.

#W15338A up to 1 x 5 15/16-6 15/16 x 30 ½” $30.75
#W15338B up to 1 x 8-8 ¼ x 34 3/8” $75.00
#W15338C up to 1 ¼ x 7 5/8-8 x 33” $67.50
#W15338D up to 1 x 7 3/8-8 x 31 ¼” $69.00
-sold

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African Blackwood
(Dalbergia melanoxylon)
Log Run Boards

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The heartwood is purplish to brownish-black with dark gray streaks giving an overall impression of being black. Lustrous with an attractive inner chatoyance. Very hard, heavy, close-grained, and virtually free from pores. Slightly oily to the touch. These are good with the bad boards, i.e. with the usual Blackwood defects.

#W15339A
up to 1 x 2 7/8-7 ½ x 40 3/8”
$66.00
#W15339B
up to 1 ¼ x 8 5/8-8 ¾ x 44 ½”
$108.00

 

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Brazilian Muiracatiara
(Astronium sp.)

Related to Goncalo Alves but without the very pronounced striping. Very hard and heavy with a fine texture. Takes a high glossy finish. Frequently nicely figured. Suitable for furniture & cabinets, jewelry and accessory boxes, flooring, turnery, etc. Kiln-dried.

#W15308A
¾ x 6 x 32 ¾”
$16.50
#W15308B
¾ x 6 x 35 ¾”
$18.00
#W15308C
13/16 x 6 x 35”
$17.50

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Palisander
(Dalbergia baronii)

This is one of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

#W15309A
15/16 x 3 ¼ x 39 ¼”
$48.75
#W15309B
-sold
1”+ x 3 1/8 x 42 1/8”
$50.25
#W15309C
-sold
1 x 3 ½ x 50”
$66.00

 

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Bird’s-eye Maple
(Acer saccharum)

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#W15310A 1 x 5 x 36” $37.50