African Blackwood

Dalbergia melanoxylon

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.

These African Blackwood billets are cut from logs in Africa in 2023. To prevent cracking while in transit to the US, they were completely dipped in hot paraffin wax before being palletized and shipped.
Since they cannot season fully encased in wax, we remove the wax and apply several coats of clear shellac. This seals the wood and protects it from spikes in temperature or drops in humidity but has some porosity which allows the wood to dry and season. We recommend you keep it wrapped in the shrink wrap we applied before shipping. It is best stored in a cool climate (65-70° F) and with relative humidity around 35%.
When you are milling this wood, keep watch and if it starts developing small air checks, put a coat of shellac or paste wax on it. These large, mostly clear boards are incredibly rare in African Blackwood so please take pains to prevent degradation.

While these pieces have some grain aberrations (such as knot shadows, burl clusters, slight run out, or grain that isn’t straight) that we thought precluded it from being instrument quality, they are still absolutely gorgeous pieces of wood. There is a close up photo of one section of this billet where you can see some of the interesting grain features.

Item Number: W42646

$712.60
2 1/2 x 5 15/16 x 39 1/2"

African Blackwood Instrument Billets

Dalbergia melanoxylon

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.

These African Blackwood billets are cut from logs in Africa in 2023. To prevent cracking while in transit to the US, they were completely dipped in hot paraffin wax before being palletized and shipped.
Since they cannot season fully encased in wax, we remove the wax and apply several coats of clear shellac. This seals the wood and protects it from spikes in temperature or drops in humidity but has some porosity which allows the wood to dry and season. We recommend you keep it wrapped in the shrink wrap we applied before shipping. It is best stored in a cool climate (65-70° F) and with relative humidity around 35%.
When you are milling this wood, keep watch and if it starts developing small air checks, put a coat of shellac or paste wax on it. These large, mostly clear boards are incredibly rare in African Blackwood so please take pains to prevent degradation.

These are absolutely gorgeous pieces of wood. Straight grained and as close to perfect as you can get in blackwood. They are ridiculously hard to photograph and capture the grain, plus we have put several coats of shellac on them for protection, but in the sunlight you can see the beautiful grain.

Item Number: IW36701

$228.80
A 1 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 39 3/8"
$408.40
B 2 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 31 5/8"
$709.25
C 2 1/2 x 5 3/16 x 39 3/8"

Black Limba 2 piece Guitar Neck Set

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.

Item Number: IW36700

$60.00
ea. pc. 2 1/16 x 2 x 40 3/16"

Spanish Cedar Guitar Neck Blank

Cedrela sp.

Also called Cigar Box Cedar because of its aromatic scent and its wide use in tobacco humidors. It resembles the wood of South American Mahogany to which it is related. Heartwood color varies from a light pinkish brown to reddish brown. It is fairly light in weight.

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

Item Number: IW36699

$75.00
3 x 3 7/16 x 36"

Brazilian Bloodwood Guitar Binding Billets

Brosimum paraense

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: IW36698

$25.00
A 1 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 36 1/8"
$35.00
B 1 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 36 3/16"

Honduras Rosewood Instrument Billet

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: IW36697

$189.30
3 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 39 7/8"

Figured Bubinga

Guibourtia tessmannii

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: W42643

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$28.85
A 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 40 1/8"
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$36.65
B 7/8 x 5 x 40 3/16"
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$31.00
C 13/16 x 4 9/16 x 40 1/8"
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$36.15
D 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 41 1/8"
$49.20
E 7/8 x 6 1/16 x 44 1/2"

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: W42642

$143.80
A 3 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 31"
$146.60
B 3 1/8 x 4 13/16 x 31 3/16"

Figured Eucalyptus

Item Number: W42641

$44.95
A 1 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 29 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$71.10
B 1 x 8 1/8 x 31 1/2"
$63.35
C 1 x 6 x 38"
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$72.55
D 7/8 x 7 13/16 x 38 3/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood

Brosimum paraense

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: W42640

$101.05
1 9/16 x 4 7/16 x 46 5/8"

Zebrawood

Microberlinia brazzavillensis

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

Item Number: W42639

$73.40
A 2 x 4 7/8 x 36 1/8"
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$76.30
B 1 15/16 x 5 1/4 x 36"

Mexican Bocote Turning Squares

Cordia elaeagnoides

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"
$17.65
B 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 11 1/4"
$17.95
C 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 12 1/8"
$26.60
D 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12 1/4"
$35.00
E 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 12 1/8"
$30.15
F 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 10 1/16"
$30.75
G 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 10 1/4"

Chakte-viga Turning Squares

Guilandina sp.

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"
$31.50
B 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 15 1/4"
$47.40
C 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 16 1/2"
$50.95
D 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 17"

Tambootie

Spirostachys africanus

Also called African Sandalwood, this is a very aromatic wood, hard and heavy and takes a high polish.

Item Number: W42634

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$34.00
A 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 18 3/16"
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$37.20
B 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 23 7/16"
$38.90
C 1 x 4 1/8 x 22 5/8"

Verawood Pen Blank Bundle

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.

7 pieces.

Item Number: W42633

$25.00
ea. pc. 13/16 x 13/16 x 5"

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.

Item Number: W42632

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$6.65
A 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 7 3/8"
$20.35
B 1 9/16 x 2 13/16 x 8 7/8"
$42.00
C 1 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 18 3/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$45.80
D 1 9/16 x 3 1/8 x 18"
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$63.25
E 1 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 25 3/8"

Lebanese Cedar

Cedrus libani

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"
$53.85
B 1 1/16 x 5 3/4 x 28 3/16"
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$101.20
C 1 1/4 x 9 9/16 x 24 3/8"

Lebanese Cedar

Cedrus libani

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

$20.70
A 1 x 3 3/4 x 15 7/8"
$20.30
B 7/8 x 4 x 16 11/16"
$37.40
C 1 1/8 x 5 5/8 x 17"
$35.80
D 1 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 17 5/8"
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$36.05
E 15/16 x 6 1/16 x 18 1/4"

Figured Narra Knife Handle Blanks

Pterocarpus indicus

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: W42629

$6.10
A 1 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 4 3/8"
$8.65
B 1 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 6 1/4"
$8.85
C 1 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 6 3/8"
$8.30
D 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 7 1/4"
$12.25
E 1 x 1 9/16 x 9 3/8"
$14.65
F 1 x 1 9/16 x 11 1/4"

Figured Narra

Pterocarpus indicus

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

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$17.55
A 1 1/16 x 1 1/2 x 13 3/16"
$18.05
B 1 1/16 x 1 1/2 x 13 9/16"
$30.35
C 1 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 14 15/16"
$19.55
D 1 x 1 1/2 x 15 5/8"
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$21.45
E 1 x 1 9/16 x 16 7/16"
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$60.80
F 1 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 22 5/8"
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$73.00
G 1 9/16 x 2 7/16 x 23"

Figured Narra Turning Squares

Pterocarpus indicus

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: W42627

$15.15
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 7 7/16"
$17.05
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 8 3/8"
$18.55
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 7/8"
$19.05
D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 1/16"
$22.00
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 10 13/16"
$27.60
F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13 9/16"
$34.60
G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.40
H 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18 7/8"

Figured Narra Turning Squares

Pterocarpus indicus

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: W42626

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$8.15
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 4"
$9.95
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 4 7/8"
$11.45
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 5 5/8"
$13.15
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7"
$16.70
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 8 3/16"
$23.80
F 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 8 11/16"

Narra

Pterocarpus indicus

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
A 2 1/16 x 4 x 14 3/8"
$24.05
B 2 x 3 3/8 x 18 5/16"
$35.55
C 2 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 24 1/8"
$51.85
D 2 9/16 x 4 5/16 x 24 1/8"
$105.75
E 4 11/16 x 4 11/16 x 24 3/4"

West African Ebony Turning Square

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.

This piece has a small section of wane on one corner at one end.

Item Number: W42623

$256.30
4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 13 1/2"

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.

A has a little bit of wane on one corner.

Item Number: W42622

$14.25
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 3/4"
$21.05
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 9 3/16"
$25.95
C 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 16 1/16"
$28.65
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 1/2"
$29.15
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 13 13/16"
$31.15
F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 3/4"
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$36.95
G 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 16 1/8"

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: W42621

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$18.70
A 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 4 11/16"
$16.75
B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 4 3/4"
$27.60
C 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 5 1/2"
$48.30
D 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 9 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$37.70
E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 13 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$55.85
F 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 13 3/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$57.60
G 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 14 7/16"

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: W42620

$26.60
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
D 1 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 16 7/8"
$59.25
E 1 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 16 7/16"
$45.80
F 1 3/8 x 2 x 17 3/4"
$44.00
G 1 x 2 9/16 x 18 5/16"

Chakte-kok Bowl Blanks

Cosmocalyx spectabilis

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: W42619

$25.00
A 2 7/8 x 5 x 5"
$25.00
B 2 7/8 x 5 x 5"
$30.90
C 2 7/8 x 5 9/16 x 5 9/16"

Chakte-kok

Cosmocalyx spectabilis

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: W42618

$12.20
A 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 6 1/2"
$16.75
B 1 11/16 x 2 9/16 x 11 1/8"
$18.45
C 1 x 2 13/16 x 18 7/8"
$28.65
D 1 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 19"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$37.00
E 2 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 13 9/16"

Chakte-kok Bundle & Turning Squares

Cosmocalyx spectabilis

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.

Item Number: W42617

$16.00
A ea. pc. 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 5 5/8-8 3/4"
$9.55
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 1/4"
$11.60
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13 5/8"
$12.55
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 14 3/4"
$16.65
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 19 5/8"
$18.25
F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 21 1/2"
$18.45
G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 23 9/16"

Figured Bubinga

Guibourtia tessmannii

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: W42616

$16.90
A 13/16 x 4 1/16 x 24 9/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$24.35
B 15/16 x 5 1/16 x 24 5/8"
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$21.90
C 15/16 x 4 9/16 x 24 9/16"
$20.50
D 7/8 x 4 9/16 x 24 5/8"

Brazilian Bloodwood

Brosimum paraense

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: W42614

$22.55
A 1 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 24 3/8"
$32.55
B 1 7/16 x 4 3/8 x 18 5/8"
$43.20
C 1 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 24 3/8"
$46.15
D 1 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 24 1/4"

Black Palm Turning Squares

Astrocaryum & Borassus sp.

These are large palms, often up to 70 or 80 feet tall found in Asia, Central America and West Africa. When first felled they are often split into long beams and are used locally for canoes and drums. The wood, especially in older trees, is very hard and durable and consists of numerous fine, black fibers crowded densely together and surrounded by lighter colored, less dense material. The end grain gives the effect of lizard or snake skin. The densest wood is found on the outside of the trees and gets progressively softer towards the middle. Locally it is used for roof beams, bridges, and telephone poles, and is resistant to salt water, termites, and fungi. It takes a fine polish and is used for walking sticks, decorative handles, and boxes.

Item Number: W42613

$25.85
A 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 19 13/16"
$27.30
B 2 x 2 x 19 5/8"
$27.30
C 2 x 2 x 19 5/8"
$27.65
D 2 x 2 x 19 7/8"
$27.30
E 2 x 2 x 19 5/8"
$27.70
F 2 x 2 x 19 15/16"

Black Palm Turning Squares

Astrocaryum & Borassus sp.

These are large palms, often up to 70 or 80 feet tall found in Asia, Central America and West Africa. When first felled they are often split into long beams and are used locally for canoes and drums. The wood, especially in older trees, is very hard and durable and consists of numerous fine, black fibers crowded densely together and surrounded by lighter colored, less dense material. The end grain gives the effect of lizard or snake skin. The densest wood is found on the outside of the trees and gets progressively softer towards the middle. Locally it is used for roof beams, bridges, and telephone poles, and is resistant to salt water, termites, and fungi. It takes a fine polish and is used for walking sticks, decorative handles, and boxes.

Item Number: W42612

$25.30
A 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 19 3/8"
$27.30
B 2 x 2 x 19 5/8"
$27.65
C 2 x 2 x 19 7/8"
$27.45
D 2 x 2 x 19 3/4"
$27.90
E 2 x 2 x 20 1/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood Guitar Peghead Veneers

Brosimum paraense

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: IW36696

$12.00
A 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
B 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
C 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
D 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"
$12.00
E 1/8-3/16 x 4 1/4 x 9 11/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

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: IW36695

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$10.00
A 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
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$10.00
B 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
$10.00
D 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
E 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
F 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
G 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
H 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8"

West African Ebony Guitar Peghead Veneers

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: IW36694

$10.00
A 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 8 3/16"
$10.00
B 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 8 3/16"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 8 3/16"
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$10.00
D 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
E 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 1/8"
$10.00
F 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 1/8"
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$10.00
G 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 8 1/8"

Shihuahuaco Bowl Blanks

Item Number: W42624

$37.80
A 3 5/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4"
$37.15
B 3 9/16 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4"
$38.50
C 3 11/16 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4"

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Pterocarpus indicus

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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42611

$35.90
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 1/8"
$38.15
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 3/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$45.00
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 5/8"
$45.00
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 15/16"
$45.00
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 5/8"
$45.00
F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 5/8"

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Pterocarpus indicus

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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42610

$45.00
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 5/8"
$50.00
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 11/16"
$45.00
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$60.00
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 21 3/8"
$60.00
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 9/16"
$45.00
F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 11/16"
$45.00
G 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 11/16"
$45.00
H 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 13/16"

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Pterocarpus indicus

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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42609

$45.00
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 11/16"
$45.00
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 7/8"
$60.00
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 3/8"
$45.00
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 5/8"
$45.00
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 11/16"
$45.00
F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 9/16"
$45.00
G 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 7/8"
$45.00
H 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 3/4"

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Pterocarpus indicus

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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42608

$45.00
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 9/16"
$45.00
B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 9/16"
$45.00
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 5/8"
$45.00
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 9/16"
$45.00
E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 21 3/4"
$45.00
F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 1/2"
$45.00
G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 3/4"
$45.00
H 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 3/4"

Shihuahuaco Bowl Blanks

Item Number: W42607

$37.85
A 3 11/16 x 7 11/16 x 7 11/16"
$37.85
B 3 11/16 x 7 11/16 x 7 11/16"
$37.80
C 3 5/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4"

Shihuahuaco Bowl Blanks

Item Number: W42606

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$26.60
A 3 5/8 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2"
$31.40
B 3 11/16 x 7 x 7"

Figured Eucalyptus

Item Number: W42605

$18.15
A 1 x 2 7/8 x 22 11/16"
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$30.65
B 1 x 4 7/8 x 22 5/8"
$36.40
C 1 1/16 x 7 1/2 x 16 7/16"
$33.95
D 1 1/16 x 7 3/16 x 16"
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$37.65
E 1 1/16 x 8 3/4 x 14 9/16"

Masur Birch Turning Squares Bundles

Betula alba

Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.

A through D have 3 pieces each.
E has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W42603

$10.00
A ea. pc, 1 7/16-1 9/16 x 1 7/16-1 9/16 x 3 7/16-3 5/8"
$10.00
B ea. pc. 1 1/2-1 9/16 x 1 1/2-1 9/16 x 3 1/8-3 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$14.00
C ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3 7/8-5 3/4"
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$18.00
D ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 1/8-7"
$25.00
E ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 10 3/8-18"

Masur Birch Pen Blank Bundles

Betula alba

Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.

Each bundle has 6 pieces.

Item Number: W42602

$25.00
A ea. pc. 13/16 x 13/16 x 5 1/2"
$25.00
B ea. pc. 13/16 x 13/16 x 5 1/2"
$25.00
C ea. pc. 13/16 x 13/16 x 5 1/2"

Masur Birch Knife Handle Blanks

Betula alba

Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.

Item Number: W42601

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$9.65
A 1 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 5 9/16"
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$7.85
B 1 x 1 1/2 x 5"
$28.15
C 1 x 1 1/2 x 18"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$25.25
D 1 x 1 3/8 x 17 5/8"

Masur Birch Turning Squares

Betula alba

Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.

Item Number: W42600

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$17.00
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 1/4"
$26.40
B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/4"
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$28.80
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 5/16"
$25.05
D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$28.15
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12"
$31.25
F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 14 1/2"

Masur Birch Turning Squares

Betula alba

Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.

Item Number: W42599

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$46.45
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 1/4"
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$48.65
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 19 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$45.00
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 3/16"
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$45.60
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 7/16"
$45.45
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$66.05
F 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 24"