Snakewood Bundles

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 3 pieces.

Item Number: W39836

African Blackwood

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: W39835

$37.50

C 1 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 10 5/8"

$24.60

E 1 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 15 1/4"

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: W39833

$18.00

A 13/16 x 3 7/8 x 18 1/4"

$37.25

C 1 x 4 3/16 x 28 7/16"

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: W39832

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: W39831

$20.35

A 1 11/16 x 2 13/16 x 13 11/16"

$44.00

C 2 1/16 x 5 1/4 x 13"

$36.45

D 1 15/16 x 4 3/8 x 13 3/4"

$45.90

E 2 1/16 x 5 1/16 x 14 1/16"

$52.65

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

East Indian Rosewood

This is grown on plantations in Indonesia where it is called Sonokeling. These came from a tree large enough and old enough to look much like the old-growth lumber from India.

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

Item Number: W39830

Canarywood Bowl Blanks

This Brazilian hardwood is occasionally seen to have the bright, brilliantly hued colors as found in these boards. It has medium density and is easy to work and finish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W39829

Canarywood Bowl Blanks

This Brazilian hardwood is occasionally seen to have the bright, brilliantly hued colors as found in these boards. It has medium density and is easy to work and finish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W39828

Figured Claro Walnut

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: W39827

$26.50

B 2 5/16 x 4 x 8 1/4"

Figured Claro Walnut Turning Squares

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: W39826

$15.00

B 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 7 3/4"

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: W39820

$57.85

A 1 x 3 1/2 x 28"

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: W39818

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: W39817

$40.05

C 7/8 x 5 13/16 x 32 3/8"

$36.45

D 15/16 x 4 7/16 x 36"

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: W39816

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: W39815

$26.25

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 3/16"

$28.65

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 19 7/8"

$26.35

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

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: W39814

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: W39813

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: W39812

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: W39811

$31.10

C 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 20 3/4"

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: W39810

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: W39809

$28.65

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

Bird's-eye Maple Turning Squares

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: W39808

Bird's-eye Maple Turning Squares

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.

D has a little wane on one corner.

Item Number: W39807

$12.70

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18"

$12.70

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18"

$15.50

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22"

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: W39803

$16.00

A 15/16 x 3 11/16 x 19"

$18.60

D 13/16 x 3 7/8 x 24 1/4"

$27.30

F 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 28 1/2"

Figured Shedua

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: W39802

$78.45

C 1 7/8 x 4 9/16 x 44"

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: W39799

$24.30

B 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 36 1/8"

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.

Item Number: W39797

$60.85

C 1 13/16 x 3 1/16 x 39 7/16"

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.

Item Number: W39796

$55.65

A 1 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 34"

$69.95

E 1 13/16 x 3 13/16 x 36 7/16"

Old Growth East Indian Rosewood Turning Squares

These often times enormous trees are some of the largest living organisms on earth. They thrive in the fog belt along the northern Pacific coast in California. The heartwood is pink to a deep reddish brown. The wood is soft, easily worked, and exceptionally durable.

Item Number: W39795

Old Growth East Indian Rosewood

These often times enormous trees are some of the largest living organisms on earth. They thrive in the fog belt along the northern Pacific coast in California. The heartwood is pink to a deep reddish brown. The wood is soft, easily worked, and exceptionally durable.

Item Number: W39794

$40.00

C 1 7/8 x 2 7/16 x 21"

$45.60

D 1 13/16 x 2 7/16 x 24 3/4"

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: W39792

$12.20

B 1 x 1 x 5"

$12.20

C 1 x 1 x 5"

$12.20

D 1 x 1 x 5"

$12.20

F 1 x 1 x 5"

$21.55

G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 5"

Figured Shedua Bowl Blanks

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: W39791

$28.25

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

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: W39789

$36.65

A 7/8 x 6 1/4 x 24 1/8"

$37.15

B 7/8 x 6 1/4 x 24 7/16"

$42.20

C 13/16 x 8 1/8 x 23"

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: W39788

$57.70

A 1 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 19"

$

C sold x x

Castello Boxwood Turning Squares

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.

D has one waney corner.

Item Number: W39746

$9.20

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 3/4"

$8.70

C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12 1/8"

$8.05

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 12 3/16"

$8.00

F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 12 1/8"

Brazilian Satinwood

Also called Pau Amarello and Yellowheart, the heartwood is a bright yellow color deepening slightly with age. Fairly hard and heavy, easy to work, and capable of taking a high polish. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W39786

$39.60

B 15/16 x 5 3/4 x 30 3/16"

Snakewood Log Sections

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: W39782

$64.50

A up to 2 1/4 x up to 1 7/8 x 20 3/4"

$

B sold x x

Figured Bubinga Bowl Blanks

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. Kiln-dried.

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

Item Number: W39781

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.

B has a large crack/defect.
C also has some defects.

Item Number: W39780

$45.00

B 3 13/16 x 4 7/8 x 4 7/8"

$100.00

C 6 5/8 x up to 7 1/4 x 9"

Pink Ivory Turning Squares

A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being "rarer than diamonds". It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

Item Number: W39779

$50.30

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

$51.05

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

Pink Ivory Turning Squares

A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being "rarer than diamonds". It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

Item Number: W39778

$50.30

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

$54.70

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14"

Pink Ivory Bowl Blanks

A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being "rarer than diamonds". It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

Item Number: W39777

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: W39776

Pink Ivory Turning Squares

A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being "rarer than diamonds". It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

Item Number: W39775

$79.60

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

$110.55

D 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 10 3/16"

Pink Ivory Turning Squares

A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being "rarer than diamonds". It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

Item Number: W39774

$

B sold x x

$25.25

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

$34.20

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 8 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: W39769

$28.50

D 2 x 2 3/4 x 16 9/16"

Camphor Burl Bowl Blanks & 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: W39768

$22.20

C 3 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 6"

$47.35

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

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: W39767

$50.75

C 3 5/16 x 7 x 7"

$50.75

D 3 5/16 x 7 x 7"

Black Mesquite Turning Squares

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.

G is figured.

Item Number: W39765

$12.25

C 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 6 13/16"

$17.65

D 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 9 13/16"

$19.80

E 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 11"

$25.20

F 3 x 3 x 13 7/16"

$51.80

G 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 19 7/8"

West African Ebony

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

Item Number: W39763