Katalox

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"

European Pearwood

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"

$53.05

B 2 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 15 3/4"

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: W42800

$9.05

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

$15.15

D 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 15 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: W42799

$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

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

Figured Big Leaf Maple Bundles & Turning Squares

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

$15.00

B ea. pc. 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11-12 3/4"

$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

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

$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"

Macassar Ebony

A classically striped Ebony from Asia. Quartersawn.

Item Number: W42767

Mexican Bocote

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.

Item Number: W42757

$16.90

A 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 27 7/16"

$20.60

B 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 29 7/16"

$18.90

C 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 35 3/4"

$18.85

E 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 35 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: W42755

$10.80

B 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 5 1/4"

$14.00

C 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 8 3/8"

$18.90

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

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: W42754

$19.30

B 1 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 12 13/16"

$34.05

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

Zebrawood

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

Item Number: W42751

$4.85

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

$14.55

E 1 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 17"

$19.50

F 1 x 5 9/16 x 16 13/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood

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: W42734

$12.40

A 1 9/16 x 2 11/16 x 10 5/8"

$22.20

B 1 13/16 x 2 1/2 x 17 5/8"

$58.25

E 1 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 25 9/16"

$58.10

F 1 13/16 x 4 7/16 x 26"

Snakewood Turning Squares

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: W42730

$40.00

A 1 x 1 x 8 5/8"

$31.60

B 1 x 1 x 11 3/8"

$

D sold x x

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: W42729

$21.00

A 15/16 x 1 x 6 7/16"

$16.75

B 13/16 x 1 x 9 7/8"

$76.75

F 1 7/16 x 2 11/16 x 11 7/16"

Mexican Bocote Thins

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.

Item Number: W42725

$22.60 $19.21

A 5/16 x 4 x 28 13/16"

$25.25

B 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 29 11/16"

$26.20 $22.27

D 5/16 x 4 7/16 x 30 3/16"

$31.40 $26.69

E 3/8 x 4 7/16 x 30 3/16"

Figured 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: W42650

$29.85

A 2 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 10 5/8"

$79.60

B 2 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 23 5/8"

$72.30 $61.46

C 2 3/16 x 4 7/8 x 21 11/16"

$68.75 $58.44

D 2 3/16 x 4 7/8 x 20 5/8"

$86.15 $73.23

F 2 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 28"

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: W42628

$17.55

A 1 1/16 x 1 1/2 x 13 3/16"

$18.05 $15.34

B 1 1/16 x 1 1/2 x 13 9/16"

$21.45

E 1 x 1 9/16 x 16 7/16"

$60.80

F 1 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 22 5/8"

$73.00

G 1 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 23"

Narra

Also called New Guinea Rosewood. 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: W42625

$23.10 $19.64

A 2 1/16 x 4 x 14 3/8"

$24.05 $20.44

B 2 x 3 3/8 x 18 5/16"

$35.55

C 2 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 24 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: W42620

$26.60 $22.61

A 1 1/4 x 2 11/16 x 8 7/16"

$26.75

B 1 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 9 3/8"

$47.00

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

$53.25 $45.26

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

$45.80 $38.93

F 1 3/8 x 2 x 17 3/4"

$44.00

G 1 x 2 9/16 x 18 5/16"

Figured Narra

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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: W42574

$22.65

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

$32.85 $27.92

C 1 1/2 x 2 11/16 x 9 3/8"

$44.50

D 1 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 10 1/8"

$36.35 $30.90

E 1 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 19 1/4"

$27.25 $23.16

F 1 1/16 x 2 7/16 x 15 1/8"

Snakewood Knife Handle Blanks

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: W42567

$35.00

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

$30.00 $25.50

B 1 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 6"

$40.00

D 1 x 1 5/8 x 8 5/16"

$36.25

E 1 x 1 1/4 x 10 7/16"

$37.95

F 1 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 10 1/8"

$53.70

G 1 7/16 x 2 1/2 x 10 3/4"

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: W42529

$13.40

B 1 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 19 11/16"

$15.20

C 1 5/16 x 2 7/8 x 19 5/16"

$20.80

D 1 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 21 1/2"

Brazilian Bloodwood

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: W42499

$20.35 $17.30

A 1 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 15 7/8"

$23.90 $20.32

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

Honduras Rosewood

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: W42488

$32.40 $27.54

C 2 3/16 x 3 1/4 x 13 1/8"

$81.70

F 2 7/16 x 4 3/4 x 20 5/16"

German Black Locust

Item Number: W42462

$48.70 $41.40

A 1 11/16 x 4 1/4 x 32 9/16"

$64.00 $54.40

B 2 x 4 1/4 x 36 1/8"

German Black Locust

Item Number: W42461

$52.55 $44.67

C 1 7/8 x 4 x 33 5/8"

$41.65 $35.40

D 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 35 1/8"

German Black Locust Turning Squares

Item Number: W42460

$20.80 $17.68

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

$20.10

C 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 36 1/2"

German Black Locust Turning Squares

Item Number: W42459

$19.15

E 2 x 2 x 22 15/16"

German Black Locust Turning Squares

Item Number: W42458

$7.85 $6.67

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

$9.30

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

$10.65 $9.05

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 11/16"

German Black Locust

Item Number: W42457

$15.30

A 1 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 20 7/16"

$26.80

B 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 x 27 11/16"

$29.70 $25.24

C 1 5/8 x 3 9/16 x 24 5/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares Bundles

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.

A has 3 pieces.
B through F all have 4 pieces each.

Item Number: W42456

$27.00

A ea. pc. 1 9/16-1 7/8 x 1 9/16-1 7/8 x 4 1/4-4 11/16"

$29.25

C ea. pc. 1 3/8-1 9/16 x 1 3/8-1 9/16 x 4 5/8-6 1/4"

$24.00

D ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 1/2 x 1 3/16-1 1/2 x 4 1/4-5 1/16"

$28.80

E ea. pc. 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 6 9/16-7 3/8"

$35.10

F ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 5/16 x 1 3/16-1 5/16 x 7 7/8-8 1/2"

Chakte-viga Turning Squares

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: W42438

$32.35 $27.50

A 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 13 1/16"

$35.15 $29.88

B 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 14 3/16"

$36.85 $31.32

C 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 14 7/8"

$38.50 $32.72

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

$59.45 $50.53

F 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 24"

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: W42400

$105.35 $89.55

C 1 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 10 13/16"

$146.20 $124.27

E 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12 7/16"

$161.50

F 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 1/4"

Guatemalan Rosewood

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: W42391

$20.40

D 13/16 x 2 5/8 x 30 9/16"

Guanacaste

Item Number: W42387

$37.25

B 2 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 36 1/16"

$36.10 $30.68

C 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 36"

Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

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: W42370

$19.05 $16.19

B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 11/16"

$20.05

C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 19 11/16"

$19.85

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 19 1/2"

$20.50

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 1/8"

$20.45

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 1/16"

Shihuahuaco

Item Number: W42357

$47.85

A 2 11/16 x 3 13/16 x 30 9/16"

$48.75

B 2 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 32"

Guatemalan Rosewood

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: W42353

$22.85 $19.42

C 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 31 1/4"

$29.90 $25.42

E 15/16 x 3 x 34"

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: W42348

$53.75

A 1 x 1 1/2 x 10 5/16"

$67.20

B 1 x 1 1/2 x 10 3/4"

$35.20

D 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 15"

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: W42347

$30.00 $25.50

A 1 x 1 9/16 x 5 5/8"

Snakewood Turning Squares

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: W42342

$36.35 $30.90

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10 1/8"

$42.15

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

$70.35

D 2 x 2 x 10 1/8"

$92.05

E 2 x 2 x 13 1/4"

Ziricote Thins

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: W42341

$16.90

B 5/16 x 3 1/16 x 16 15/16"

$14.20

D 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 21 1/8"

$24.75

F 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 21 5/16"

$32.70 $27.80

G 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 20 1/8"

Chakte-viga Turning Squares

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: W42338

$22.70 $19.30

B 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 3/16"

$26.85 $22.82

C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 16 13/16"

$37.45 $31.83

D 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 23 7/16"

$34.90

F 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 23 7/16"

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: W42334

$17.30 $14.70

A 1 x 2 x 14 5/8"

$11.60 $9.86

B 11/16 x 1 15/16 x 14 3/4"

$19.25

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

$25.55

E 1 x 2 x 21 5/8"

$50.45 $42.88

F 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 25 5/16"

Ziricote Turning Squares

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: W42333

$23.65 $20.10

C 2 x 2 x 10"

Honduras Rosewood

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: W42331

$11.50 $9.78

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

$28.90

C 2 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 10 3/8"

$28.00 $23.80

D 2 x 3 13/16 x 10 9/16"

Honduras Rosewood

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: W42299

$55.25

C 1 x 3 15/16 x 40 3/8"

Ziricote Turning Squares

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: W42295

$30.05 $25.54

C 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 7 3/4"

$30.25 $25.71

E 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 8 5/8"

Guatemalan Rosewood

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: W42291

$8.30 $7.06

A 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 13 1/16"

$10.60 $9.01

B 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 16 3/4"

$14.35

C 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 17 13/16"

$13.15 $11.18

E 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 19 1/4"