Pernambuco

Also called Ibirapitanga and Pau Brazil, this once important dyewood gave origin to the name of Brazil. It is now facing extinction over most of its growth area and is listed by CITES as endangered. The color of the heartwood is yellowish-brown to orange and is fine-grained, hard, and heavy. Rare.

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

Item Number: W42736

$137.70

D 1 5/16 x 5 15/16 x 25 7/16"

Pernambuco

Also called Ibirapitanga and Pau Brazil, this once important dyewood gave origin to the name of Brazil. It is now facing extinction over most of its growth area and is listed by CITES as endangered. The color of the heartwood is yellowish-brown to orange and is fine-grained, hard, and heavy. Rare.

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

Item Number: W42735

$16.30

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

$20.25

B 1 5/16 x 2 1/16 x 10 3/4"

$37.20

F 1 5/16 x 3 11/16 x 11 1/16"

$39.45

G 1 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 13 1/16"

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

$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"

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: W42733

$11.95

A 7/8 x 3 3/16 x 20 1/2"

$26.90

B 1 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 24 1/8"

$38.90

C 1 x 7 1/2 x 24 7/8"

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: W42730

$40.00

A 1 x 1 x 8 5/8"

$

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

Lebanese Cedar

This is one of the true Cedars. There are more than 50 references to Lebanese Cedar in the Bible. Psalms 92:12-"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a Cedar of Lebanon". Because of its durability the Egyptians used it for making mummy cases. Carvings of Cedar have been unearthed in ancient tombs still in excellent condition. These boards are from a tree grown as an ornamental in England. The wood has a crisp texture and a lovely, aromatic scent that is very long lasting.

Item Number: W42724

$63.95

A 1 x 6 5/8 x 30 7/8"

$73.80

C 1 x 7 1/4 x 32 9/16"

New Guinea Striped Ebony Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W42722

$29.10

B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 3/16"

$31.60

D 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 20 1/4"

$36.65

F 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 20 1/4"

New Guinea Striped Ebony Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W42721

$11.35

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

$33.95

B 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 3/16"

$33.85

F 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 1/8"

Lebanese Cedar

This is one of the true Cedars. There are more than 50 references to Lebanese Cedar in the Bible. Psalms 92:12-"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a Cedar of Lebanon". Because of its durability the Egyptians used it for making mummy cases. Carvings of Cedar have been unearthed in ancient tombs still in excellent condition. These boards are from a tree grown as an ornamental in England. The wood has a crisp texture and a lovely, aromatic scent that is very long lasting.

Item Number: W42720

$27.80

A 1 x 3 1/16 x 29"

$34.95

B 15/16 x 5 1/16 x 23 9/16"

$56.10

C 15/16 x 7 1/8 x 26 7/8"

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: W42718

$50.05

A 2 1/16 x 2 7/8 x 27"

$79.25

C 1 15/16 x 5 11/16 x 23"

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: W42716

$70.35

A 5 x 5 x 9"

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: W42715

$67.05

D 3 13/16 x 7 1/2 x 7 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: W42714

African Whitewood

Whitewood comes from West Africa. It has very good tonal characteristics.

Item Number: W42712

Prima Vera

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: W42708

$16.30

A 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 19 3/4"

$38.35

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

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: W42705

$49.70

B 1 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 38"

Narra Turning Squares

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: W42699

$15.65

E 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12"

$22.30

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

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: W42698

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: W42696

$27.80

B 2 15/16 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"

$33.75

C 3 x 6 x 6"

$47.25

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

Chakte-kok Bundle & 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 5 pieces.

Item Number: W42691

$15.05

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

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: W42690

$5.05

A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 7"

$11.65

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 7/8"

$12.60

F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 1/8"

Brazilian Bloodwood Turning Squares

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: W42688

$18.30

D 3 x 3 x 6 1/2"

Ceylon Satinwood Turning Squares

This wood is primarily from Sri Lanka and has been a valuable wood of commerce for several centuries. The wood has a look that begs it to be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel with a lustrous depth.

Item Number: W42687

$17.25

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

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: W42686

$25.45

A 1 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 12 3/8"

$44.40

B 15/16 x 4 7/16 x 11 3/8"

$63.10

E 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 15 13/16"

$78.05

F 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 13 5/16"

Wenge

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: W42679

$55.20

B 1 13/16 x 4 13/16 x 30 3/8"

Zebrawood

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

Item Number: W42676

Genuine Mahogany Bowl Blanks

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: W42673

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: W42672

$34.50

A 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 13 1/8"

Narra Turning Squares

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: W42671

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: W42670

$11.75

B 1 x 2 1/2 x 22 1/2"

$30.50

D 1 5/8 x 3 5/16 x 27 3/16"

Zebrawood

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

Item Number: W42669

$65.00

D 1 15/16 x 8 x 20 1/8"

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: W42668

$11.75

B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 6 3/4"

$11.75

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

$28.50

D 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 14 7/8"

$34.45

E 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 15"

Bubinga Turning Cubes

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: W42666

Ponderosa Pine

Item Number: W42665

$35.15

A 3 11/16 x 3 13/16 x 24"

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: W42663

$60.75

A 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 25 1/8"

$72.35

B 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 27 1/8"

$117.35

D 1 9/16 x 3 3/16 x 25 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: W42662

$16.65

A 1 x 1 11/16 x 10 1/2"

$25.05

B 1 x 1 11/16 x 15 13/16"

$21.70

C 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 15 11/16"

Purpleheart

The best colored & figured Purpleheart comes from Bolivia. It is also finer-grained than other Purpleheart species found elsewhere. Air-dried.

Item Number: W42660

$46.65

A 1 9/16 x 5 1/16 x 30 5/16"

$48.75

B 1 9/16 x 5 5/16 x 30 3/16"

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: W42655

$20.60

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

$23.00

B 3 1/16 x 6 x 6"

$27.00

D 3 1/16 x 6 1/2 x 6 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: W42654

$13.35

B 1 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 10 15/16"

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: W42653

$77.30

G 5 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 9 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"

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: W42642

Figured Eucalyptus

Item Number: W42641

$71.10

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

$72.55

D 7/8 x 7 13/16 x 38 3/16"

Zebrawood

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

Item Number: W42639

$76.30

B 1 15/16 x 5 1/4 x 36"

Mexican Bocote Turning Squares

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: W42636

$15.55

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

$17.95

C 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 12 1/8"

$30.75

G 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 10 1/4"

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: W42635

$20.10

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

$47.40

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

Lebanese Cedar

This is one of the true Cedars. There are more than 50 references to Lebanese Cedar in the Bible. Psalms 92:12-"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a Cedar of Lebanon". Because of its durability the Egyptians used it for making mummy cases. Carvings of Cedar have been unearthed in ancient tombs still in excellent condition. These boards are from a tree grown as an ornamental in England. The wood has a crisp texture and a lovely, aromatic scent that is very long lasting.

Item Number: W42631

$43.70

A 1 1/16 x 6 7/16 x 20 7/16"

$101.20

C 1 1/4 x 9 9/16 x 24 3/8"

Lebanese Cedar

This is one of the true Cedars. There are more than 50 references to Lebanese Cedar in the Bible. Psalms 92:12-"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a Cedar of Lebanon". Because of its durability the Egyptians used it for making mummy cases. Carvings of Cedar have been unearthed in ancient tombs still in excellent condition. These boards are from a tree grown as an ornamental in England. The wood has a crisp texture and a lovely, aromatic scent that is very long lasting.

Item Number: W42630

$35.80

D 1 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 17 5/8"

$36.05

E 15/16 x 6 1/16 x 18 1/4"