Wild African Olivewood

A species of Olive from South Africa. Very rarely seen on the commercial timber market. It is similar in color to the European species but is denser and harder with more variegations of color and grain. Partially air-dried.

Item Number: W43818

Pau Ferro

This wood has gained in popularity since the early 1990's when Brazilian Rosewood was designated an endangered species. Furniture manufacturers used it as a Brazilian Rosewood substitute but it stands on its own as an instrument tone wood.

Item Number: W43817

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: W43816

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: W43815

Pau Rosa

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

Item Number: W43814

$

F x x

Figured Bubinga

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.

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

Item Number: W43813

Fishtail Oak

Similar to Brazilian Lacewood but a bit denser with a darker reddish-brown color. Beautiful, lustrous grain with big, silvery medullary rays on the quartersawn face. This species comes from Australia.

Item Number: W43812

Fishtail Oak

Similar to Brazilian Lacewood but a bit denser with a darker reddish-brown color. Beautiful, lustrous grain with big, silvery medullary rays on the quartersawn face. This species comes from Australia.

Item Number: W43811

$

A x x

Chakte-kok

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W43810

Chakte-kok

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W43809

$14.55

A 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 14 7/16"

$15.50

B 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 19 1/16"

$21.60

C 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 18 15/16"

$18.05

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

$41.20

G 1 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 16 7/8"

Chakte-kok Turning Squares

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W43808

Chakte-kok Bowl Blanks

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W43807

Chakte-kok Bundles & Blocks

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

A has 3 pieces.
B has 2 pieces.

Item Number: W43806

African Blackwood 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. 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.

Item Number: W43805

American Holly

Holly is the whitest wood commercially available. Our stock was cut during the winter and quickly dried in a vacuum kiln to prevent discoloration. The result is very white wood without gray or bluish staining. The wood is fine-grained and is excellent for turnery, inlays, musical instrument edge bandings, etc. The grade is common and better which means that there can be some defects, mainly knots.

Item Number: W43804

American Holly

Holly is the whitest wood commercially available. Our stock was cut during the winter and quickly dried in a vacuum kiln to prevent discoloration. The result is very white wood without gray or bluish staining. The wood is fine-grained and is excellent for turnery, inlays, musical instrument edge bandings, etc. The grade is common and better which means that there can be some defects, mainly knots.

Item Number: W43803

$53.20

F 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 27 1/16"

American Holly

Holly is the whitest wood commercially available. Our stock was cut during the winter and quickly dried in a vacuum kiln to prevent discoloration. The result is very white wood without gray or bluish staining. The wood is fine-grained and is excellent for turnery, inlays, musical instrument edge bandings, etc. The grade is common and better which means that there can be some defects, mainly knots.

Item Number: W43802

$28.00

D 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 22 5/16"

Castello Boxwood

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: W43801

Castello Boxwood

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: W43800

Camatillo

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

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

Item Number: W43799

$76.85

A 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 12 7/8"

$78.75

B 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 13 3/16"

Camatillo

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

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

Item Number: W43798

$481.00

E 1 3/16 x 7 7/8 x 29 5/8"

Hawaiian Koa

This species is found almost exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It ranges in color from a pale brown to a reddish brown to a very dark, almost chocolate brown. It has a texture similar to Walnut but is easier to work. Can be highly chatoyant or lustrous. Highly sought after for use in musical instruments, especially guitars and ukuleles. Koa is becoming rare.

Item Number: W43796

$113.75

B 1 3/4 x 3 5/16 x 28 1/4"

$123.40

C 1 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 28"

Camphor Burl 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.

Item Number: W43795

$22.60

A 2 11/16 x 5 x 5 3/8"

$28.75

D 3 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8"

$28.75

E 3 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8"

Camphor Burl 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.

Item Number: W43794

$15.65

B 2 x 5 x 5"

$22.00

D 2 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4"

$18.95

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

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W43789

$6.60

A 2 x 2 x 5 1/4"

$9.50

B 2 x 2 x 7 9/16"

$9.55

C 2 x 2 x 7 5/8"

$11.45

D 2 x 2 x 9 1/8"

$13.95

F 2 x 2 x 11 1/8"

$20.55

G 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 17 1/2"

$32.25

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

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W43788

$12.30

A 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 4 3/4"

$18.85

C 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 8 3/4"

$33.40

F 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 15 1/2"

African Blackwood Cants

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.

Item Number: W43787

$418.75

B 3 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 31 1/2"

African Blackwood Cane Blanks

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.

Item Number: W43786

Lignum Vitae Cane Blanks

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: W43785

$136.50

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 51 3/8"

$137.30

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 51 11/16"

Lignum Vitae Turning Squares

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: W43784

$69.10

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 26"

$67.60

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 25 7/16"

Lignum Vitae

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: W43783

$23.55

A 1 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"

Camphor Burl

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: W43782

$37.50

D 2 13/16 x 3 11/16 x 11 9/16"

$70.85

E 2 15/16 x 4 5/8 x 16 11/16"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W43779

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W43778

$17.60

B 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 4 15/16"

Camphor Burl 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.

Item Number: W43775

$23.70

B 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 5 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.

Item Number: W43774

$85.10

B 1 5/16 x 2 x 34 9/16"

$116.95

C 1 1/16 x 3 1/4 x 36 1/8"

$82.60

D 1 x 2 7/16 x 36 1/8"

$175.95

E 1 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 38 5/16"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W43771

$44.45

A 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 7"

$47.60

B 3 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 7 3/4"

$48.40

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

$49.50

E 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 9 5/8"

$63.40

F 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 11 1/16"

Camphor Burl

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: W43770

Makamong Burl

This is from S.E. Asia and is also called Makamong. We cut a large burl years ago into 4" to 6" slabs. The burl was old to begin with, and had been lying in a timber brokers yard for who knows how long. But it was long enough for pests to burrow through the sapwood and into a bit of the heartwood. The effects were incredible. It reminds me of an old dolomite cave complex after thousands of years of water erosion. Full of fissures and chasms, it is easy to visualize bats flying in and out or maybe a miniature version of Shelob's lair.

Item Number: W43765

$83.60

C 2 x 3 7/16 x 10"

$135.30

D 3 1/2 x 3 11/16 x 8 5/8"

Makamong Burl

This is from S.E. Asia and is also called Makamong. We cut a large burl years ago into 4" to 6" slabs. The burl was old to begin with, and had been lying in a timber brokers yard for who knows how long. But it was long enough for pests to burrow through the sapwood and into a bit of the heartwood. The effects were incredible. It reminds me of an old dolomite cave complex after thousands of years of water erosion. Full of fissures and chasms, it is easy to visualize bats flying in and out or maybe a miniature version of Shelob's lair.

Item Number: W43764

Chakte-kok Bowl Blanks

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W43763

Chakte-kok Bundles & Block

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

A has 4 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W43762

Chakte-kok Turning Squares

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W43761

Chakte-kok Turning Square Bundles

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Each bundle has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W43760

Pau Rosa Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

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

Item Number: W43759

$25.20

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

$27.15

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 11/16"

Figured Eucalyptus

Item Number: W43758

$19.65

C 1 x 3 3/8 x 18 5/8"

$32.85

D 1 x 7 x 15"

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

A true rosewood, most of our stock comes from Belize. Smelling like stored apples, it is a lovely wood to turn and takes a fantastic polish. Getting scarce on the world market.

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

Item Number: W43757

$14.65

A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 13 3/4"

$43.45

B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 20"

Figured Narra

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.

Item Number: W43756

$21.10

A 2 x 3 x 11 1/4"

Figured Narra Bundles & Blocks

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.

The bundles have 3 pieces each.

Item Number: W43755

$18.00

B range: 1 1/2-1 5/8 x 2 1/8-2 13/16 x 5 5/8-5 13/16"

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: W43753

$19.50

A 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 13 5/8"

$59.10

E 1 1/8 x 4 x 14"

$52.25

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