West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38889

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38873

$19.20 $16.32

D 15/16 x 15/16 x 20 15/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38872

$12.35

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 5/16"

$14.80 $12.58

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 9/16"

$15.65 $13.30

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38871

$21.30

B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 8"

$65.15

F 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38870

$10.30 $8.76

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 6 1/4"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38869

$

A sold x x

$15.55 $13.22

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 15/16"

$16.25 $13.81

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 5/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38868

$20.85 $17.72

B 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 5 9/16"

$37.85

D 2 1/16 x 3 1/4 x 6 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38865

$8.70

A 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 9 1/8"

$13.50

B 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 11 13/16"

$12.70

C 1 x 1 1/2 x 9 3/4"

$16.15

D 1 x 1 1/2 x 12 3/8"

West African Ebony Thins

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38864

$30.20

B 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 31 11/16"

$30.95

C 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 30 5/8"

$50.75

D 7/16 x 3 11/16 x 30 3/16"

$46.45

E 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 30 3/16"

$46.45

F 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 30 3/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38863

$49.10

A 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 24 1/8"

$65.40

C 1 1/16 x 2 1/4 x 31 1/2"

$84.75

D 15/16 x 3 7/8 x 26 7/8"

Ziricote

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: W38855

$18.30

C 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 9"

$20.75

D 1 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 11 9/16"

$66.80

F 1 3/8 x 4 1/16 x 20 1/4"

Ziricote Guitar Bridge Blanks

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW34672

$20.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW34671

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8 1/8"

$10.00

C 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

D 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 8"

$10.00

E 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 8"

Ziricote

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: W38830

$13.75

A 1 x 2 1/2 x 9 5/16"

$22.55

C 15/16 x 3 7/8 x 10 1/2"

$20.90

E 13/16 x 3 5/8 x 12"

$21.65

F 3/4 x 3 13/16 x 12 13/16"

Ziricote Guitar Bridge Blanks

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: IW34662

$10.00

D 7/16 x 2 1/4 x 8"

$10.00

E 7/16 x 2 1/4 x 8"

$12.00

F 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 8"

$12.00

G 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38812

$125.75

D 1 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 19 15/16"

$203.65

E 2 3/16 x 4 11/16 x 22 7/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38810

$10.70

B 11/16 x 1 1/2 x 11 15/16"

$12.85

D 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 13 1/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38809

$27.35

A 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 11 7/16"

$24.95

B 15/16 x 2 3/16 x 14"

$42.15

D 1 x 3 1/4 x 14 15/16"

$38.80

E 15/16 x 3 x 15 7/8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW34643

$10.00

A 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

B 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

D 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW34642

$9.00

D 7/16-1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8"

$9.00

E 7/16-1/2 x 1 3/4 x 8"

Pau Rosa Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Hard & heavy & capable of a beautiful polish. Rare on the American market. Partially air dried.

Item Number: W38762

$24.00

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22"

$24.00

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 9/16"

$24.00

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 15/16"

$24.00

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22"

$24.00 $20.40

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 24"

$24.00

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 24 1/8"

$26.00

H 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 28 1/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38753

$15.65 $13.30

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8"

$10.50

C 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 7 15/16"

$40.05

F 1 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 13/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW34615

$10.00

C 7/16-1/2 x 1 15/16 x 7 15/16"

$10.00

D 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 7 15/16"

Guatemalan Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

This Rosewood species has a reddish-brown to dark brown colored heartwood contrasting the almost white sapwood. The dust has a sweet odor. It is an excellent furniture/case works/jewelry box wood and even though it has a medium texture it does take a nice polish. We also offer it as a musical instrument wood (see guitar fingerboards and backs & sides elsewhere on the site). It has a very "crisp" tap tone with good sustain.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW34592

$25.00

A 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 20 1/8"

$25.00

B 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 20 1/8"

$25.00

C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

$25.00

D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/2"

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Neck Blanks

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: IW34590

$35.00 $29.75

A 1 x 3 13/16 x 30 5/8"

$35.00

B 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 31 7/8"

$40.00 $34.00

C 1 5/16 x 3 15/16 x 30 1/8"

Thuya Burl

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. Due to it's desert occurrence, the wood sometimes contains small defects or inclusions but most can be repaired with cyanoacrylate (super) glues. A rare species, this exquisite wood is used for inlays, small boxes, turnery, and precious objects.

Item Number: W38726

$44.20

A 1 3/4 x up to 4 x up to 6 5/8"

$22.10

B 1 x 1 13/16 x up to 5 3/4"

$31.20

C up to 1 1/2 x 1 15/16 x up to 6 1/4"

Brazilian Kingwood

A true rosewood. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: W38721

$17.25

A 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 8 13/16"

$23.70

B 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 9 9/16"

$35.90

C 3/4 x 2 7/16 x 14 1/8"

$25.00

E 9/16 x 2 x 16"

$37.15

F 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 19"

$46.95

G 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 23 1/4"

Amazon Rosewood Guitar Peghead Veneers

This is a fairly rare species from the Amazon region of Brazil. The heartwood varies from a golden-brown to a reddish-brown often with narrow, dark stripes. It is hard and heavy, but easy to work, and takes a high polish.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers in the United States.

Item Number: IW34569

$10.00

A 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 8 5/16"

$12.00

G 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 11 1/8"

Pink Ivory

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.

Item Number: W38697

$9.55

A 11/16 x 11/16 x 9 11/16"

$19.85

B 3/4 x 3/4 x 16 15/16"

$35.25

D 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 13 1/4"

$38.15

E 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 15 9/16"

$39.35

F 5/16 x 2 1/4 x 23"

Zebrawood Cane Blanks

This striped wood develops a beautiful golden patina as it ages.

Item Number: W38690

$25.00 $21.25

A 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 14 11/16"

$25.00

C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 37 5/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38684

$27.85

C 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 13 11/16"

$33.50

D 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 17 5/16"

$62.00

E 15/16 x 4 3/16 x 18 3/16"

$36.95

F 15/16 x 2 1/4 x 19 7/6"

$43.80

G 13/16 x 3 x 20 11/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38682

$8.75

A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 4 7/8"

$25.40

B 2 x 2 x 7 5/16"

$17.30

D 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 12 3/4"

$23.35

E 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 17 3/16"

Bird's-eye Maple

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W38681

$22.00

A 7/8 x 5 3/16 x 12 5/8"

$17.55

B 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 14 1/4"

$19.40 $16.49

C 1 x 4 x 15 1/2"

$29.75

E 15/16 x 5 5/16 x 21 1/2"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38671

$32.35

A 15/16 x 3 5/16 x 12"

$78.70

C 15/16 x 4 11/16 x 20 5/8"

Snakewood

Also called Letterwood and Leopardwood. Color: dark red to reddish brown with irregular black speckles or stripes. Fine textured and highly lustrous. Very hard and heavy, 75-84 lbs/cu ft. Takes a beautiful finish. Very rare and very expensive. Guyana and Surinam.

Item Number: W38660

$

A sold x x

$25.00

B 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 5 1/16"

$25.00

C 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 6"

$30.00

E 1 x 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"

$25.00

F 1 x 1 13/16 x 6 1/2"

Figured Sapele Turning Squares

The Sapele tree is found in tropical West & Central Africa. Even when without figure as this board Sapele has an amazing luster and takes a beautiful polish.

Item Number: W38657

$14.35 $12.20

B 2 x 2 x 10 5/16"

$13.85

C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 10 5/8"

$14.20

D 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 10 7/8"

$16.95

G 2 x 2 x 12 3/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38650

$60.00

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 31 11/16"

$60.00

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 31 11/16"

$

C sold x x

$60.00

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 31 13/16"

$60.00

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 31 3/4"

$60.00

G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 31 3/4"

Wenge Turning Squares

Most Wenge comes from the interior of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), and is floated to market on the Congo river. It is fairly hard and heavy with a medium to coarse texture. The heartwood is very dark brown with fine, nearly parallel black veining. Very rich looking when finished. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W38640

$25.00 $21.25

A 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 15"

$30.00

D 3 x 3 x 15 1/2"

$28.00

E 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 16 9/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38626

$29.80

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15 1/4"

$27.70

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 15 7/16"

$32.25

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 1/2"

$29.15

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 16 1/4"

$33.00

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 7/8"

$33.10

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 15/16"

$34.55

H 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 11/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: IW34504

$10.00

A 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

C 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

D 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$12.50

G 7/16 x 2 x 11 9/16"

Pink Ivory

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.

Item Number: W38615

$16.50

B 5/16 x 2 7/8 x 9"

$85.00

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 13 1/2"

$145.00

F 15/16 x 3 11/16 x 24 1/8"

Mexican Bocote Turning Squares

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

Partially air dried.

Item Number: W38613

$22.10 $18.78

B 2 x 2 13/16 x 12 9/16"

$32.90

C 2 1/16 x 3 x 17"

$34.85

D 2 1/16 x 3 x 18"

Pink Ivory Guitar Bridge Blanks

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.

Item Number: IW34496

$20.00

C 7/16 x 2 x 7 9/16"

$25.00

D 7/16-1/2 x 2 x 8"

Pink Ivory

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.

Item Number: W38603

$62.00

A 1 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 11 1/16"

$125.00

B 1 3/8 x 6-6 7/8 x 14 7/16"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38601

$23.85

A 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 10 11/16"

$34.35

B 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 11 1/4"

$36.10

C 7/8 x 4 x 11 7/8"

$34.35

D 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 12 1/4"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

F has a few pin holes on one end that go through to both faces.

Item Number: W38600

$34.25

A 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 11 13/16"

$41.35

C 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 12 1/2"

$36.75

D 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 12 11/16"

$34.85

E 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 12 11/16"

West African Ebony Ukulele Finger Boares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Quartersawn.

D has a pin knot 14" inches from one end.

Item Number: IW34478

$25.00

D 5/16-3/8 x 2 1/2 x 19 1/8"

Pink Ivory

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.

Item Number: W38571

$16.65

A 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 6 3/16"

$26.15

B 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 11"

$55.55 $47.22

C 1 x 2 7/16 x 13 1/8"

$41.25

E 1 1/16 x 1 3/8 x 16 1/4"

$43.50

F 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 16 3/16"

$72.30 $61.46

G 1 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 16 1/2"

Pink Ivory Turning Squares

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.

Item Number: W38570

$15.95

A 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 7 1/4"

$13.90

B 1 x 1 x 8"

$24.15

C 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 12 5/16"

$22.60 $19.21

D 1 x 1 x 13"

$28.20

E 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 14 3/8"

$25.30

G 1 x 1 x 14 9/16"

$25.40

H 1 x 1 x 14 5/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38562

$28.70

D 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 18 5/16"