Cocuswood Turning Squares

Brya ebenus

This extremely rare species is found in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Also called Green, Brown, or West Indian Ebony. The heartwood is brownish-yellow to dark brown often with a greenish tinge. It is usually beautifully veined with darker streaks. The wood is hard and heavy weighing 68 to 80 lbs/cubic foot. This high density contributes to its wonderful acoustic properties-it fairly rings when struck. It is well known for its use in woodwinds such as flutes, piccolos, and bagpipes because of its fine and uniform grain, its beautiful coloring and its resonance.

E has a little wane on one end, should turn off. This piece also has the remnants of cracks we milled off, which means the cracks end at the surface of the square. You can see where they were but they don't go into the piece any farther.

Item Number: W42820

$194.00
A 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 8 15/16"
$260.75
B 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 13 5/16"
$265.65
C 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 13 9/16"
$286.20
D 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 13 3/16"
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$459.25
E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 16"

Malagasy Ebony

Diospyros perreiri

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

Item Number: W42819

$50.00
A 1 x 3 1/8 x 12 1/8"
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$50.00
B 1 x 3 3/16 x 12 3/16"
$50.00
C 1 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 12 5/16"
$50.00
D 1 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 12 3/8"
$50.00
E 1 x 3 1/8 x 12 5/16"

Malagasy Ebony

Diospyros perreiri

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

Item Number: W42818

$50.00
A 1-1 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 12 1/4"
$50.00
B 1-1 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 12 1/8"
$50.00
C 15/16-1 x 3 1/8 x 12 1/4"
$50.00
D 1 x 3 1/8 x 12 1/8"
$50.00
E 1 x 3 1/8 x 12 1/8"

Figured Black Mesquite Knife Handle Blanks

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.

Item Number: W42817

$25.00
A 1 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 5 1/4"
$25.00
B 1 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 5 1/4"
$25.00
C 1 1/8 x 2 x 5 1/16"
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$30.00
D 1 1/8 x 2 x 5 1/8"

West African Ebony Billet

Diospyros crassiflora

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.

Please give us a call if you want more information about this piece.

Item Number: W42813

$1200.00
up to 9 1/4 x up to 9 1/2 x 53 1/8"

Figured Shedua

Guibourtia sp.

Also called Ovangkol and Amazakoue. This wood is increasingly becoming popular as an acoustic guitar wood. The color varies from a rich, golden brown to a lustrous grayish brown usually with a black stripe.

Item Number: W42812

$74.60
A 1 13/16 x 4 11/16 x 42 1/8"
$75.60
B 1 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 42 1/8"

Brazilian Bloodwood Cane Blanks

Brosimum paraense

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish.

Item Number: W42811

$25.00
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 36 3/16"
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$
B x x
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$
C x x

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.

Item Number: W42810

$93.50
2 5/16 x 5 x 38 13/16"

Figured 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.

Item Number: W42809

$104.65
A 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 30 3/4"
$144.15
B 3 5/16 x 5 1/16 x 30 15/16"

Figured 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.

All of these boards are figured mostly on the edge grain.

Item Number: W42808

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$31.15
A 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 30"
$23.80
B 7/8 x 3 1/2 x 31 15/16"
$31.35
C 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 33 5/16"
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$29.85
D 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 38 1/16"

Macassar Ebony

Diospyros celebica

A classically striped Ebony from Asia. Quartersawn.

Item Number: W42807

$33.30
A 13/16 x 2 9/16 x 27 1/16"
$42.45
B 13/16 x 2 1/2 x 35 3/8"
$51.10
C 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 39 5/8"

Wenge

Millettia laurentii

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.

Item Number: W42806

$88.60
A 1 7/16 x 8 3/16 x 36 1/8"
$88.30
B 1 7/16 x 8 3/16 x 36"

Katalox

Swartzia cubensis

This is a large tree 2-4' diameter, by up to 120' tall from Mexico & Central America. The wood is very dense and fairly fine-grained. Because of its hardness it can be difficult to work but it takes a fine polish. Its dark color leads some to call it Mexican Ebano and very dark pieces can be used as a substitute for true black Ebony, especially in laminations and inlays. Straight-grained wood can be used for musical instrument fingerboards and bridge blanks.

Item Number: W42805

$23.20
A 1 x 3 5/8 x 23"
$38.30
B 1 x 4 1/2 x 30 5/8"
$52.15
C 1 x 6 5/8 x 28 5/16"
$51.15
D 15/16 x 6 5/8 x 29 5/8"

Figured Black Mesquite Turning Squares

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.

These are all gorgeously figured. These have some of the nicest curl we have ever seen in Mesquite.

Item Number: W42804

$50.00
A 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 24"
$75.00
B 2 x 2 x 23 15/16"
$75.00
C 2 x 2 x 24"
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$75.00
D 2 x 2 x 24"

Malagasy Ebony

Diospyros perreiri

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

A is half black, half colored.
D has some wane on one corner.

Item Number: W42803

$53.15
A 15/16 x 2 3/16 x 24 7/8"
$72.00
B 15/16 x 2 1/4 x 24 9/16"
$86.35
C 1 x 2 9/16 x 24 1/4"
$80.60
D 15/16 x 2 1/4 x 27 1/2"

European Pearwood

Pyrus communis

Almost all Pearwood imported into the U.S.A. has been steamed to bring out a more pinkish-red color and to prevent drying stresses. Formerly the wood was used for carving, turning, drawing instruments, wood engravings, textile printing blocks, and tool handles. Stained black it is an excellent substitute for Ebony. Contemporary uses include woodwinds such as recorders, furniture, kitchen accessories, jewelry and other boxes, and architectural uses such as paneling and doors.

Item Number: W42802

$40.00
A 3 1/16 x 5 1/2-6 x 11"
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$53.05
B 2 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 15 3/4"
$95.85
C 2 7/8 x 7-8 3/8 x 16"

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. 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: W42801

$61.20
A 3 1/8 x 3 1/4 x up to 6 7/16"
$70.50
B 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x up to 7 3/16"
$76.20
C 3 1/8 x 3 3/16 x up to 8 9/16"

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.

Item Number: W42800

$7.55
A 1 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 5 7/8"
$9.05
B 1 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 7 1/4"
$10.60
C 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 10 3/8"
$15.15
D 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 15 5/16"
$36.30
E 1 5/8 x 5 7/8 x 10 15/16"

Castello Boxwood

Calycophyllum multiflorum

Castello Boxwood, though not a true Buxus species, still has a very fine texture and a lovely light canary yellow color. This is truly a dream wood to mill.It is an excellent turnery wood, capable of very fine detail. Also very popular for making scale timbers and other parts for model ships. Air-dried.

Item Number: W42799

$57.85
A 2 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 15 3/16"
$60.60
B 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 17 3/16"
$92.60
C 2 1/2 x 4 13/16 x 24 5/8"
$92.45
D 2 9/16 x 4 11/16 x 24 5/8"

Figured Big Leaf Maple

Acer macrophyllum

This tree is native to the Pacific Northwest. It has the distinction of having the largest leaf of the Maples-up to 15" in diameter. This is a soft Maple. The tree can produce many different types of figure, including quilted (tubular, popcorn, & cloud), curly (fiddleback, broken, & basketweave), and burl.

Item Number: W42798

$17.35
A 1 1/16 x 4 5/16 x 18 1/8"
$25.05
B 1 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 20 7/8"

Figured Big Leaf Maple Bundles & Turning Squares

Acer macrophyllum

This tree is native to the Pacific Northwest. It has the distinction of having the largest leaf of the Maples-up to 15" in diameter. This is a soft Maple. The tree can produce many different types of figure, including quilted (tubular, popcorn, & cloud), curly (fiddleback, broken, & basketweave), and burl.

A has 3 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W42797

$10.00
A ea. pc. 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 4 5/8-7 3/4"
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$15.00
B ea. pc. 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11-12 3/4"
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$24.00
C 2 x 2 x 14 1/4"
$7.95
D 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 17 5/16"
$14.00
E 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 19"
$16.00
F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 1/8"

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.

A has some figured on the edge grain.
B has some burl clusters.
D has some light figure.
E is figured.

Item Number: W42796

$16.25
A 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 16 3/4"
$30.00
B 15/16 x 3 x 17 3/8"
$26.60
C 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 15 5/8"
$34.45
D 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 22 7/8"
$32.50
E 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 27 1/4"

Quilted Had Maple

Acer saccharum

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W42795

$75.00
7/8 x 5 7/16 x 25"

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.

A has some light figure.

Item Number: W42793

$26.55
A 3 3/16 x 3 3/16 x 10 3/4"
$117.20
B 2 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 26"

African Blackwood Turning Squares Barrel

Dalbergia melanoxylon

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.

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

Though these squares are of number 2 quality, they seem to be quite nice and appear to have less defects than the bigger squares or the bell blanks.

The barrel will ship via freight truck. Please call us if you have any questions. 503-274-1271

A has 525 pieces.
B has 540 pieces.

Item Number: W42791

$1312.50
A 1 1/8-1 1/4 x 1 1/8-1 1/4 x 7 3/4-8 1/4"
$1350.00
B 1 1/8-1 1/4 x 1 1/8-1 1/4 x 7 3/4-8 1/4"

African Blackwood Oboe Bell Blank Barrel

Dalbergia melanoxylon

The heartwood of African Blackwood 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 main use is in turning, and it claims the title of the finest of turnery woods, well known as the standard by which other turnery woods are judged. Long a favorite of ornamental turners, the nature of the wood allows very fine detail with sharp cutters, leaving a beautiful, burnished surface.

Some blanks may have sapwood corners or more, burly or wild grain, occasional bug holes, small inclusions, small checks, i.e. they have the small defects common to Blackwood. That said these have to be the best quality rejects I have seen in nearly 30 years. A good percentage have no discernible defects and those that do have minor ones.

They are an odd size to make it easier to turn the bell or flared end of a clarinet. On one end they are 2 3/8-2 1/2" square and the other end is 1 1/4-1 3/8" square with tapered sides as in the photo. Length is 5 3/4-6".

The barrel will ship via freight truck. Please call us if you have any questions. 503-274-1271

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

There are 246 pieces in this barrel.

Item Number: W42790

$1107.00
1 1/4-1 3/8 square x 2 3/8-2 1/2 square x 5 3/4-6"

African Blackwood Clarinet Bell Blank Barrel

Dalbergia melanoxylon

The heartwood of African Blackwood 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 main use is in turning, and it claims the title of the finest of turnery woods, well known as the standard by which other turnery woods are judged. Long a favorite of ornamental turners, the nature of the wood allows very fine detail with sharp cutters, leaving a beautiful, burnished surface.

Some blanks may have sapwood corners or more, burly or wild grain, occasional bug holes, small inclusions, small checks, i.e. they have the small defects common to Blackwood. That said these have to be the best quality rejects I have seen in nearly 30 years. A good percentage have no discernible defects and those that do have minor ones.

They are an odd size to make it easier to turn the bell or flared end of a clarinet. On one end they are 2 3/4-3 1/4" square and the other end is 1 3/8-1 5/8" square with tapered sides as in the photo. Length is 4 3/4-5 1/4".

The barrel will ship via freight truck. Please call us if you have any questions. 503-274-1271

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

A has 195 pieces.
B has 189 pieces.
C has 206 pieces.
D has 198 pieces.
E has 208 pieces.
F has 198 pieces.

Item Number: W42789

$1170.00
A 1 3/8-1 5/8 square x 2 3/4-3 1/4 square x 4 3/4-5 1/4"
$1134.00
B 1 3/8-1 5/8 square x 2 3/4-3 1/4 square x 4 3/4-5 1/4"
$1236.00
C 1 3/8-1 5/8 square x 2 3/4-3 1/4 square x 4 3/4-5 1/4"
$1188.00
D 1 3/8-1 5/8 square x 2 3/4-3 1/4 square x 4 3/4-5 1/4"
$1248.00
E 1 3/8-1 5/8 square x 2 3/4-3 1/4 square x 4 3/4-5 1/4"
$1188.00
F 1 3/8-1 5/8 square x 2 3/4-3 1/4 square x 4 3/4-5 1/4"

Lignum Vitae

Guaiacum sanctum

One of the world's densest and oiliest woods. The green to greenish-brown heartwood weighs between 80 to 90 lbs/cubic foot. Long used for its self-lubricating qualities in marine applications such as propeller shaft and rudder shaft bearings, it is also thought to have medicinal and healing properties. Its oily nature makes it difficult to glue but makes it a fantastic turning wood.

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

This board is from the outside of the log and as such, has a lot sapwood along the outside of the board. Please give us a call if you have additional question.

Item Number: W42788

$592.50
up to 2 x 5 1/2-10 7/8 x 50 1/8"

Macassar Ebony

Diospyros celebica

A classically striped Ebony from Asia. Quartersawn.

Item Number: W42787

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$43.65
A 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 35 9/16"
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$51.05
B 15/16 x 2 9/16 x 36"
$45.75
C 13/16 x 2 7/16 x 39 1/8"

Chakte-viga

Guilandina sp.

Found in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and related to Pernambuco (Guilandina echinata). It is sought after for house posts in Mexico as it is said to be impervious to termites and other insect pests. It is a lovely light to dark orange color, is fairly hard and heavy, and is capable of taking a very high polish. Rare.

Item Number: W42786

$60.15
13/16 x 5 1/2 x 43 1/16"

Sitka Spruce

Picea sitchensis

A conifer species native to the Pacific Coast of the U.S.A. It became well known during World War II because of its use in airplane construction. Widely used for sounding boards and tonewoods in the manufacture of musical instruments.

Item Number: W42785

$83.10
A 1 13/16 x 7 3/4 x 34 1/16"
$80.25
B 1 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 34 1/16"

Castello Boxwood

Calycophyllum multiflorum

Castello Boxwood, though not a true Buxus species, still has a very fine texture and a lovely light canary yellow color. This is truly a dream wood to mill.It is an excellent turnery wood, capable of very fine detail. Also very popular for making scale timbers and other parts for model ships. Air-dried.

A and D have some light figure.

Item Number: W42783

$58.70
A 1 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 23 1/2"
$68.50
B 1 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 23 13/16"
$84.20
C 1 15/16 x 4 5/8 x 30 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$81.40
D 1 15/16 x 4 5/8 x 29 1/16"

English Elm Bowl Blanks

Ulmus procera

Item Number: W42782

$22.90
A 3 x 7 1/16 x 7 1/16"
$44.20
B 4 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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.

Item Number: W42781

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$15.55
A 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 5 3/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$14.75
B 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 7 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$18.75
C 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 9 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$20.80
D 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 10 5/8"
$21.60
E 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$37.60
F 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 13 15/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$37.25
G 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 13 13/16"

Camphor Burl Bowl Blanks

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.

Item Number: W42780

$21.30
A 2 15/16 x 4 13/16 x 4 13/16"
$20.90
B 2 13/16 x 4 7/8 x 4 7/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$33.05
C 2 15/16 x 6 x 6"
$61.15
D 4 1/16 x 6 15/16 x 6 15/16"

Camphor Burl Bowl Blanks

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.

Item Number: W42779

$17.65
A 2 5/16 x 4 15/16 x 4 15/16"
$17.65
B 2 5/16 x 4 15/16 x 4 15/16"
$19.00
C 2 5/8 x 4 13/16 x 4 13/16"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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.

A and B have some small voids.
C has a small spalted area.

Item Number: W42778

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$13.85
A 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 8 3/4"
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$12.90
B 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 9 1/8"
$26.80
C 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 10 3/8"

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.

A has some voids as well as remarkably nice figure and burliness.

Item Number: W42777

$56.60
A 3 3/4 x 4 7/16 x 10 7/8"
$47.75
B 3 5/8 x 5 3/16 x 8 1/8"
$63.15
C 3 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 9 1/16"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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.

Item Number: W42776

$12.55
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 3/8"
$12.10
B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 7/8"
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$14.35
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13"
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$15.85
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 14 3/8"
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$16.55
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 15"
$18.05
F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 16 3/8"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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.

Item Number: W42775

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$8.00
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 7/8"
$9.55
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 8 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.15
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 9 3/16"
$11.05
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 10"
$11.75
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 10 5/8"

Thuya Burl Bundle & Board

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. 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.

The bundle has 5 pieces.
B has one corner with a little waney section.

Item Number: W42774

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$34.00
A ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 7/8-5 7/8"
$20.00
B 5/16-7/16 x 4 x 8 3/16"

Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares

Dalbergia melanoxylon

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.

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

B has bird's-eyes.
C is not square.

Item Number: W42773

$18.50
A 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 9 7/16"
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$50.00
B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"
$29.95
C 1 5/16 x 1 1/2 x 10 15/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$26.35
D 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 11"
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$31.55
E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 12"

Cocobolo Turning Square

Dalbergia retusa

The wood is very oily which makes it difficult to glue but on the plus side the oiliness makes it easy to produce a fantastic polish on finished pieces. Wear a respirator mask when working Cocobolo as the dust can produce asthma-like reactions. Cocobolo is a small to medium sized tree and is found mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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

Item Number: W42771

$120.00
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 30"

Mexican Cocobolo Turning Squares

Dalbergia retusa

The wood is very oily which makes it difficult to glue but on the plus side the oiliness makes it easy to produce a fantastic polish on finished pieces. Wear a respirator mask when working Cocobolo as the dust can produce asthma-like reactions. Cocobolo is a small to medium sized tree and is found mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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

Item Number: W42770

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00 $30.00
A 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12"
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$40.00 $30.00
B 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12"
$40.00 $30.00
C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00 $30.00
D 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00 $30.00
E 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12"

Mexican Cocobolo Turning Squares

Dalbergia retusa

The wood is very oily which makes it difficult to glue but on the plus side the oiliness makes it easy to produce a fantastic polish on finished pieces. Wear a respirator mask when working Cocobolo as the dust can produce asthma-like reactions. Cocobolo is a small to medium sized tree and is found mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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

Item Number: W42769

$40.00 $30.00
A 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 11 15/16"
$40.00 $30.00
B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12"
$40.00 $30.00
C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 12"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00 $30.00
D 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12 1/4"
$40.00 $30.00
E 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12"

Mexican Cocobolo Turning Squares

Dalbergia retusa

The wood is very oily which makes it difficult to glue but on the plus side the oiliness makes it easy to produce a fantastic polish on finished pieces. Wear a respirator mask when working Cocobolo as the dust can produce asthma-like reactions. Cocobolo is a small to medium sized tree and is found mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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

Item Number: W42768

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$30.00 $25.00
A 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 11 15/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$30.00 $25.00
B 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12"
$30.00 $25.00
C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12"
$30.00 $25.00
D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 11 15/16"
$30.00 $25.00
E 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12"

Macassar Ebony

Diospyros celebica

A classically striped Ebony from Asia. Quartersawn.

Item Number: W42767

$13.25
A 15/16 x 2 9/16 x 9 5/16"
$29.10
B 15/16 x 2 9/16 x 20 1/2"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Diospyros crassiflora

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.

These are nicely black.

Item Number: W42766

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$33.75
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16"
$33.10
B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$37.45
C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 5/16"
$37.30
D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 1/4"
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$37.45
E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 5/16"

Lignum Vitae Turning Squares

Guaiacum sanctum

One of the world's densest and oiliest woods. The green to greenish-brown heartwood weighs between 80 to 90 lbs/cubic foot. Long used for its self-lubricating qualities in marine applications such as propeller shaft and rudder shaft bearings, it is also thought to have medicinal and healing properties. Its oily nature makes it difficult to glue but makes it a fantastic turning wood.

Any Lignum Vitae on our site is genuine Lignum, not Verawood. We also have Verawood in stock and will be labeled as such on the website.

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

Item Number: W42765

$51.85
A 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12 1/8"
$51.85
B 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12 1/8"
$96.60
C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 24 3/16"

Lignum Vitae Turning Squares & Board

Guaiacum sanctum

One of the world's densest and oiliest woods. The green to greenish-brown heartwood weighs between 80 to 90 lbs/cubic foot. Long used for its self-lubricating qualities in marine applications such as propeller shaft and rudder shaft bearings, it is also thought to have medicinal and healing properties. Its oily nature makes it difficult to glue but makes it a fantastic turning wood.

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

Item Number: W42764

$32.95
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 9 1/4"
$52.60
B 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 10 1/4"
$56.10
C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 10 15/16"
$61.55
D 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12"
$66.70
E 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 13"
$77.35
F 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 17 5/16"
$99.40
G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 22 1/4"
$41.05
H 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 24"