Thuya Burl Turning Squares

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: W43259

$30.55
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 6"
$40.10
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 7 7/8"
$40.70
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 8"
$41.65
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 8 3/16"

Figured Sapele

Entandrophragma cylindricum

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: W43258

$64.50
A 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 22"
$110.15
B 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 21 11/16"

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.

Item Number: W43257

$60.65
A 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8"
$68.75
B 4 x 4 x 4 1/8"
$110.05
C 3 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 9 5/8"

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.

Item Number: W43256

$16.85
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 5/8"
$21.10
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 9 15/16"
$27.45
C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 9 5/8"
$39.80
D 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 8 1/8"

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: W43255

$39.00
A 1 1/4 x 6 x 24 15/16"
$38.95
B 1 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 26"

Snakewood Pen Blank Bundles

Piratinera guianensis

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.

Each bundle has 6 pieces.

Item Number: W43254

$36.00
A ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"
$36.00
B ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"
$36.00
C ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"
$36.00
D ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

Snakewood Pen Blank Bundles

Piratinera guianensis

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.

Each bundle has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W43253

$30.00
A ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"
$30.00
B ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"
$30.00
C ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"
$30.00
D ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"
$30.00
E ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

Snakewood Pen Blank Bundles

Piratinera guianensis

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.

These have some defects that can be fairly easily repaired with super glue.

A has 6 pieces.
B has 7 pieces.

Item Number: W43252

$18.00
A ea. pc. 11/16-3/4 x 11/16-3/4 x 5 5/8"
$21.00
B ea. pc. 11/16-1 x 11/16-1 x 4 1/2-5 9/16"

Verawood

Bulnesia sp.

Related to Lignum vitae. It is hard and heavy, oily, and a beautiful shade of green. It also has a very decorative grain on the radial surface.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers within the U.S.A.

D has a small bit of wane on one corner.

Item Number: W43251

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$21.90
A 1 x 1 7/8 x 22 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$20.75
B 1 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 7"
$43.90
C 1 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 15 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$110.00
D 3 1/4 x 3 15/16 x 14 1/4"

Verawood

Bulnesia sp.

Related to Lignum vitae. It is hard and heavy, oily, and a beautiful shade of green. It also has a very decorative grain on the radial surface.

Due to CITES regulations, we can only ship this species to customers within the U.S.A.

B & C have a small bit of wane on one corner.

Item Number: W43250

$50.35
A 1 7/8 x 4 1/16 x 12 11/16"
$75.50
B 1 15/16 x 5 1/4 x 14 1/4"
$104.75
C 1 7/8 x 5 1/16 x 21 3/16"

Padouk Bowl Blanks

Pterocarpus soyauxii

This brick-red colored West African hardwood was once one of the more common imported hardwoods but has become increasingly scarce in the last couple of years. It is easy to work, takes a nice polish and is dimensionally stable.

Item Number: W43248

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$24.30
A 4 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
$26.35
B 3 1/2 x 6 9/16 x 6 7/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$45.30
C 4 3/4 x 7 9/16 x 7 9/16"

Cocuswood Logs

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.

These logs do have a lot of defects as seen in the photos. When we mill these logs, we do get some nice squares, but it is tricky work cutting around all the cracks. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email.

Item Number: W43247

$800.00
A 4 5/8-5 diameter x 5 7/8-6 diameter x 44"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$870.00
B 4 5/8-6 diameter x 5 3/4-6 diameter x 45"

Cocuswood Logs

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.

These logs do have a lot of defects as seen in the photos. When we mill these logs, we do get some nice squares, but it is tricky work cutting around all the cracks. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email.

Item Number: W43246

$830.00
A 5-5 3/4" diameter x 4 3/4-6" diameter x 44"
$730.00
B 5" diameter x 5-6 1/2" diameter x 42"

Malagasy Ebony Thins

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 is on the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

These pieces are absolutely fantastic examples of the species. Some of the most jet black pieces of Malagasy Ebony we have ever seen.

The pieces you see in the photo aren't the exact pieces you will receive, but they are all almost identical and we will make sure you won't get anything that doesn't look like these pieces.

A is for a bundle of 5 pieces.
B is for a bundle of 10 pieces.
C is for a bundle of 20 pieces.

Please give us a call if you would like to enquire about greater amounts.
We have a couple hundred of these pieces total.

Item Number: OS99

$20.00
A 5 pieces 7/16-1/2 x 1 7/8-2 x 6 3/8-6 1/2"
$36.00
B 10 pieces 7/16-1/2 x 1 7/8-2 x 6 3/8-6 1/2"
$70.00
C 20 pieces 7/16-1/2 x 1 7/8-2 x 6 3/8-6 1/2"

Malagasy Ebony Thins

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 is on the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

These pieces are absolutely fantastic examples of the species. Some of the most jet black pieces of Malagasy Ebony we have ever seen.

The pieces you see in the photo aren't the exact pieces you will receive, but they are all almost identical and we will make sure you won't get anything that doesn't look like these pieces.

A is for a bundle of 5 pieces.
B is for a bundle of 10 pieces.
C is for a bundle of 20 pieces.

Please give us a call if you would like to enquire about greater amounts.
We have a couple hundred of these pieces total.

Item Number: OS98

$20.00
A 5 pieces 3/8 x 2 1/2-2 3/4 x 4 7/8-5 1/4"
$36.00
B 10 pieces 3/8 x 2 1/2-2 3/4 x 4 7/8-5 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$70.00
C 20 pieces 3/8 x 2 1/2-2 3/4 x 4 7/8-5 1/4"

Malagasy Ebony Thins Bundles

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 is on the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

These pieces are absolutely fantastic examples of the species. Some of the most jet black pieces of Malagasy Ebony we have ever seen.

The pieces you see in the photo aren't the exact pieces you will receive, but they are all almost identical and we will make sure you won't get anything that doesn't look like these pieces.

A is for a bundle of 5 pieces.
B is for a bundle of 10 pieces.
C is for a bundle of 20 pieces.

Please give us a call if you would like to enquire about greater amounts.
We have a couple hundred of these pieces total.

Item Number: OS97

$20.00
A 5 pieces 3/8 x 2 3/16-2 1/4 x 5 1/2-5 5/8"
$36.00
B 10 pieces 3/8 x 2 3/16-2 1/4 x 5 1/2-5 5/8"
$70.00
C 20 pieces 3/8 x 2 3/16-2 1/4 x 5 1/2-5 5/8"

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: W43243

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$19.00
A 3 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2"
$21.15
B 2 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
$36.05
C 3 3/8 x 6 5/8 x 6 5/8"
$33.40
D 3 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2"
$49.15
E 4 7/8 x 6 7/16 x 6 7/16"

Camphor Burl Squares & Board

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: W43242

$27.35
A 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 8"
$41.00
B 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 8 13/16"
$20.00
C 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 14 5/8"

Camphor Burl Bundles

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: W43241

$15.00
A ea. pc. 1 3/8-1 15/16 x 2 1/16-2 3/4 x 3 13/16-5 1/4"
$15.00
B ea. pc. 1 9/16-2 1/16 x 2 7/16-2 9/16 x 5 1/4-6 3/4"
$20.00
C ea. pc. 1 1/16-1 15/16 x 3 9/16-4 1/4 x 8 13/16-10 1/4"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares Bundles

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 5 pieces.
B has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W43240

$22.00
A ea .pc. 1 13/16-2 1/4 x 1 13/16-2 1/4 x 5 11/16-8 1/4"
$25.00
B ea. pc. 2 3/8-2 1/2 x 2 3/8-2 1/2 x 4 1/2-7"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares Bundles

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.

4 pieces per bundle.

Item Number: W43239

$15.00
A ea. pc. 1 15/16-2 x 1 15/16-2 x 4 1/4-6"
$15.00
B ea. pc. 2 x 2 x 3 15/16-5 3/4"
$18.00
C ea. pc. 2 x 2 x 5 1/4-6"

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: W43238

$12.15 $9.75
A 2 x 2 x 9 11/16"
$12.45 $10.00
B 2 x 2 x 9 15/16"
$14.50 $11.65
C 2 x 2 x 11 9/16"
$15.90 $12.75
D 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 11 15/16"
$14.05 $11.25
E 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 7 3/16"
$17.85 $14.30
F 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 9 1/8"
$18.75 $15.00
G 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 10 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$21.95 $17.60
H 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 8 7/8"

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: W43237

$16.30 $13.05
A 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 12 1/4"
$17.15 $13.75
B 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 12 7/8"
$17.35 $13.90
C 2 x 2 x 13 7/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$18.55 $14.85
D 2 x 2 x 14 13/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$18.95 $15.20
E 2 x 2 x 15 1/8"

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: W43236

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$21.60 $17.30
A 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 9 9/16"
$25.60 $20.50
B 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 13/16"
$28.10 $22.50
C 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 13 11/16"
$28.00 $22.45
D 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 13 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.75 $40.60
E 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 14 1/4"

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.

B has a slight curly figure.

Item Number: W43235

$10.90
A 1 x 2 3/16 x 15 15/16"
$14.10
B 1 x 2 1/8 x 21 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$19.60
C 1 x 2 15/16 x 21 5/16"
$16.00
D 1 x 2 1/16 x 24 3/4"
$17.65
E 1 x 2 x 28 3/16"

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.

B has a slight curly figure.

Item Number: W43234

$56.85
A 2 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 21 1/8"
$61.90
B 2 7/16 x 4 5/8 x 17 9/16"
$62.00
C 2 7/16 x 4 3/4 x 17 1/8"
$68.10
D 2 7/16 x 4 3/4 x 18 13/16"
$66.75
E 2 7/16 x 4 5/16 x 20 5/16"

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: W43232

$138.20
A 3 1/16 x 5 15/16 x 24 5/16"
$141.25
B 2 15/16 x 6 5/16 x 24 3/8"
$149.80
C 3 1/8 x 6 x 25 9/16"

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: W43231

$38.65
A 1 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 22 3/16"
$89.30
B 2 3/8 x 5 x 24 1/16"
$95.85
C 2 1/2 x 4 5/16 x 28 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$147.15
D 2 7/16 x 6 7/16 x 30"

Figured 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.

These pieces are quartersawn. These would make nice instrument parts.

Item Number: W43230

$203.50
A 2 15/16 x 7 x 28 1/2"
$255.35
B 3 x 7-8 1/8 x 31 1/8"

Honduras Rosewood

Dalbergia stevensonii

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: W43226

$29.55
A 1 3/16 x 2 3/8 x 33 1/2"
$50.85
B 1 1/2 x 3 x 36 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.30
C 1 3/16 x 3 3/4 x 36 1/8"

Macassar Ebony

Diospyros celebica

A classically striped Ebony from Asia. Quartersawn.

Item Number: W43225

$69.15
A 15/16 x 3 5/16 x 35 5/8"
$76.25
B 15/16 x 3 x 43 3/8"
$74.15
C 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 43 3/8"
$75.10
D 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 43 5/8"
$87.05
E 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 44"

West African Ebony

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.

Item Number: W43224

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$32.55
A 1 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 18 3/8"
$58.65
B 1 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 27 7/8"
$96.25
C 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 29 9/16"

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.

Item Number: W43223

$12.35
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 5 13/16"
$13.15
B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 8"
$13.55
C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 8 1/4"
$19.55
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 10"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$30.50
E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 18 9/16"

West African Ebony

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.

Item Number: W43222

$11.60
A 1 9/16 x 1 5/8 x 5 1/4"
$16.25
B 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 8 3/8"
$2.80
C 1 9/16 x 1 /4 x 8 1/8"
$17.40
D 1 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 6 1/8"
$20.95
E 1 1/4 x 2 3/8 x 8 1/8"
$34.10
F 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 11 5/8"
$32.85
G 1 7/16 x 2 3/4 x 9 9/16"
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$33.85
H 1 7/16 x 2 x 13 9/16"

Macassar Ebony

Diospyros celebica

A classically striped Ebony from Asia. Quartersawn.

Item Number: W43220

$35.00
A 15/16 x 3 11/16 x 16 3/16"
$31.60
B 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 21 1/2"
$32.55
C 7/8 x 2 11/16 x 22 1/8"
$33.30
D 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 22 1/8"
$33.95
E 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 24 13/16"
$56.55
F 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 27 9/16"

German Lime

Tilia platyphyllos

Also called European Basswood, this species grows throughout Europe. It was the favorite wood of the English carver Grinling Gibbons and the German Gothic sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider. Pale in color, it has a straight grain and fine, even texture. It is easy to work and can easily be carved with, against, and cross the grain. It is recognized as one of the classic carving woods. Air-dried.

Item Number: W43219

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$7.85
A 2 x 2 x 11 1/4"
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$13.05
B 2 1/4 x 3 x 11 1/8"
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$19.55
C 2 13/16 x 3 7/8 x 10 5/16"
$46.40
D 4 11/16 x 5 1/8 x 11 1/8"

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: W43218

$50.40
A 2 7/16 x 4 7/8 x 13 9/16"
$48.35
B 2 1/4 x 4 x 17 3/16"
$73.15
C 2 7/16 x 4 7/8 x 19 11/16"

Pau Rosa Bowl Blanks

Swartzia fistuloides

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

Item Number: W43217

$18.55
A 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 6 7/8"
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$61.25
B 4 x 7 x 7"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

Microberlinia brazzavillensis

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

Item Number: W43214

$5.15
A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 8"
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$11.10
B 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 16 3/16"
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$16.90
C 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 13 5/8"
$19.55
D 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 10 7/8"

Figured Black Mesquite Knife Handle Stock

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: W43213

$20.00
A 1 1/16 x 2 1/8 x 5 13/16"
$20.00
B 1 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 9 1/2"
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$60.45
C 2 1/8 x 2 7/16 x 13 7/16"

Bird's-eye Maple

Acer saccharum

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: W43212

$21.55
A 13/16 x 5 13/16 x 21 7/8"
$25.85
B 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 24 5/8"
$27.65
C 13/16 x 6 5/8 x 24 5/8"
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$38.15
D 7/8 x 5 13/16 x 36"

Black Limba Cane Blanks

Terminalia superba

Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Easy to work and takes a nice polish.

These have a very unique coloring for this species.

Item Number: W43210

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$35.00
A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 40 1/8"
$35.00
B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 40 1/16"

Figured 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: W43209

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$59.00
A 7/8 x 6 x 40 7/16"
$68.25
B 1 x 5 13/16 x 42 1/4"
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$78.35
C 15/16 x 7 11/16 x 39 1/8"

Panama Redwood

Platymischium sp.

This is not a true Rosewood (Dalbergia sp.) but is closely related. It is fine grained, hard, heavy, dimensionally stable, and takes a very fine polish. Seldom seen on the American market.

Item Number: W43208

$46.25
A 13/16 x 5 3/4 x 47 1/2"
$58.55
B 7/8 x 6 3/4 x 47 9/16"
$65.05
C 15/16 x 7 x 47 9/16"

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: W43206

$57.80
A 3 x 3 x 30 13/16"
$71.95
B 2 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 36 15/16"
$79.90
C 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 39 1/4"

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.

These pieces have figure on all four faces. These would make wonderful knife handles.

Item Number: W43205

$36.55
A 1 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 10 7/8"
$49.10
B 1 11/16 x 2 x 16 3/4"
$77.80
C 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 16 3/4"
$105.70
D 2 x 3 1/16 x 19 7/8"

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.

Item Number: W43204

$13.40
A 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 9/16"
$15.90
B 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$25.70
C 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 12 5/8"

Amboyna Burl

Pterocarpus indicus

One of the world's most rare and beautiful burls. A light to deep reddish-orange, sometimes with darker lines, and with a lovely, spicy scent, there is hardly an area not highly figured with bird's-eyes. Hard & heavy and capable of taking a fine polish.

This is a wood-as-art piece. It has a spectacular face of teats, but also some cracks common to burls. 27 lbs.

Item Number: W43202

$816.00
up to 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 14 1/2-16 1/4"

Pau Rosa Bowl Blanks

Swartzia fistuloides

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

Item Number: W43201

$44.05
A 2 7/8 x 7 x 7"
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$66.75
B 4 1/16 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4"

Pau Rosa Turning Squares

Swartzia fistuloides

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

A has a small crack on one end that we noticed as we were meassuring it. It is about 1 1/4" long so we tallied that part off. The actual length is 25 1/4".

Item Number: W43200

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$18.35
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 24"
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$24.45
B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 25 1/2"
$32.70
C 3 x 3 x 11 5/8"
$32.65
D 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 12 5/8"
$43.65
E 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 10 5/8"