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: W43486

$90.95
A 7/8 x 7 x 47 1/2"
$93.50
B 15/16 x 6 9/16 x 48 5/8"

West African Ebony Thins

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: W43485

$36.90
A 5/16 x 4 1/8 x 29 7/16"
$36.05
B 5/16 x 4 1/16 x 29 3/16"
$28.50
C 1/4 x 4 x 29 5/16"
$30.00
D 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 29 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: W43484

$7.75
A 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 3 3/8"
$13.90
B 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 6 5/16"
$13.95
C 1 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 12 1/2"
$38.35
D 2 7/8 x 3 x 16"

Black Mesquite Turning Squares

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: W43483

$21.30
A 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 1/8"
$25.55
B 2 15/16 x 3 3/16 x 9 13/16"
$31.90
C 2 15/16 x 3 3/16 x 12 1/4"
$36.55
D 2 7/8 x 3 x 15 1/4"
$39.65
E 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 17 1/4"

Bois de Rose

Dalbergia maritima

Bois de Rose is a true rosewood from Madagascar and is little known on the world timber market. It is a deep burgundy color, sometimes with darker striping and darkens on exposure. It is hard and heavy and takes a high, glassy- smooth polish. This wood has a tap tone more like old Brazilian Rosewood than any other species we have cut. Bois de Rose is one of the rarest in the rosewood family. We have a very limited stock of this beautiful wood and when it is gone we will not be able to replace it. Air dried.

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

Item Number: W43482

$30.00
A 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
B 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
C 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
D 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
E 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
F 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
G 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
H 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"

Bois de Rose

Dalbergia maritima

Bois de Rose is a true rosewood from Madagascar and is little known on the world timber market. It is a deep burgundy color, sometimes with darker striping and darkens on exposure. It is hard and heavy and takes a high, glassy- smooth polish. This wood has a tap tone more like old Brazilian Rosewood than any other species we have cut. Bois de Rose is one of the rarest in the rosewood family. We have a very limited stock of this beautiful wood and when it is gone we will not be able to replace it. Air dried.

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

Item Number: W43481

$30.00
A 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
B 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
C 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
D 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
E 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
F 5/8 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
G 9/16 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"
$30.00
H 9/16 x 2-2 1/8 x 12"

Bois de Rose

Dalbergia maritima

Bois de Rose is a true rosewood from Madagascar and is little known on the world timber market. It is a deep burgundy color, sometimes with darker striping and darkens on exposure. It is hard and heavy and takes a high, glassy- smooth polish. This wood has a tap tone more like old Brazilian Rosewood than any other species we have cut. Bois de Rose is one of the rarest in the rosewood family. We have a very limited stock of this beautiful wood and when it is gone we will not be able to replace it. Air dried.

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

Item Number: W43480

$24.00
A 5/8 x 2 x 9 7/8"
$24.00
B 5/8 x 2 1/16 x 10 1/8"
$28.00
C 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 11 1/2"
$30.00
D 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 12 1/8"
$30.00
E 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 12"

Figured Eucalyptus

Item Number: W43479

$10.45
A 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 14 5/8"
$20.15
B 1 x 3 13/16 x 19"
$19.55
C 1 x 2 7/8 x 24 7/16"
$26.55
D 13/16 x 5 1/4 x 22 3/8"
$33.90
E 1 x 4 7/8 x 25"
$42.45
F 1 1/16 x 5 3/4 x 25"

Pomelle Bubinga Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Guibourtia tessmannii

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. This small blister figure is the rarest figure found in Bubinga.

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

Item Number: W43478

$22.50
A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13 1/4"
$23.15
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13 5/8"
$31.90
C 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 17 3/8"
$41.15
D 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 22 7/16"
$44.85
E 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 24 7/16"
$45.20
F 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 24 5/8"
$45.20
G 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 24 5/8"

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: W43477

$21.70
A 1 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 20 1/8"
$32.00
B 1 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 18 1/2"
$29.10
C 1 7/16 x 4 3/16 x 19 7/8"
$35.90
D 1 11/16 x 3 5/8 x 24 1/8"
$34.30
E 1 3/4 x 3 3/8 x 23 7/8"
$32.55
F 1 3/4 x 3 x 25 1/2"

Figured Shedua Turning Squares

Guibourtia sp.

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: W43476

$33.10
A 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 18"
$33.35
B 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 18 1/8"
$47.25
C 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 23 1/2"
$48.25
D 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 24"

Bubinga Bowl Blanks

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: W43475

$14.05
A 3 x 5 3/16 x 5 3/16"
$31.30
B 3 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4"
$30.30
C 3 x 7 5/8 x 7 5/8"
$32.65
D 2 15/16 x 8 x 8"
$32.65
E 2 15/16 x 8 x 8"

Bubinga Turning Squares/Rolling Pin Blanks

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: W43474

$34.65
A 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 24 1/8"
$34.75
B 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 24 3/16"
$37.60
C 3 x 3 x 24 1/16"
$47.70
D 3 x 3 x 30 1/2"

Pau Rosa

Swartzia fistuloides

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

Item Number: W43473

$7.25
A 3/4 x 3 x 10 1/4"
$7.95
B 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 15"
$15.85
C 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 18"
$14.10
D 3/4 x 3 x 20"
$36.00
E 1 x 3 3/4 x 30 11/16"

West African Ebony Bass Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37089

$65.00
A 5/16 x 4 1/16 x 29 1/16"
$65.00
B 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 29 7/16"
$65.00
C 5/16 x 3 7/8 x 29 9/16"
$65.00
D 3/8 x 4 x 29 5/8"
$65.00
E 5/16 x 4 1/8 x 29 3/8"
$65.00
F 5/16 x 4 x 29 11/16"
$65.00
G 5/16 x 3 15/16 x 29 3/4"

Black Limba Lam Top Guitar Sets

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: IW37088

$50.00
A ea. pc. 1/4 x 7 9/16 x 20"
$50.00
B ea. pc. 3/16-1/4 x 7 9/16 x 20"

Curly European Sycamore Guitar Neck Stringer

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW37087

$55.00
1 3/4 x 3 7/16 x 30 1/8"

African Padouk Instrument Billets

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.

Quartersawn.

Item Number: IW37086

$30.00
A 1 7/16 x 3 13/16 x 25 3/8"
$75.00
B 2 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 23 3/4"

Swamp Ash Solid Body Guitar Blank

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: IW37085

$110.00
2 x 13 5/16 x 20 3/16"

Figured Sapele Solid Body Guitar Blank

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: IW37084

$150.00
1 15/16 x 14 x 20 5/8"

White Limba 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

Terminalia superba

Also known in the guitar trade as Korina. This is a fairly lightweight, light-colored wood from West Africa with excellent tonal qualities. Occasional logs have a dark colored heart which produces what we call Black Limba.

Item Number: IW37083

$85.00
1 7/8 x 13 3/4 x 20"

Amboyna Burl Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

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.

A is only tallied at 9" long due to some defects at one end.
B is only tallied at 14 1/4" due to a defects at one end.

Item Number: W43471

$140.65
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12 3/8"
$252.00
B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 1/8"
$252.95
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 3/16"
$253.95
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 1/4"
$222.70
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 1/8"

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: W43470

$68.60
A 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 10 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$71.85
B 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 11 3/16"

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: W43469

$18.00
A 1 9/16 x 2 x 6 5/8"
$17.80
B 1 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 11"
$18.60
C 1 x 2 3/8 x 9"
$19.05
D 1 x 2 7/16 x 9"
$22.30
E 1 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 9 1/8"
$21.95
F 1 1/16 x 2 1/2 x 9 1/2"

Narra Turning Squares

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: W43467

$13.50
A 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 7 13/16"
$14.45
B 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 8 3/4"
$15.00
C 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 8 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$16.00
D 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 8 7/8"
$15.95
E 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 9 1/4"
$18.00
F 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 10"
$21.60
G 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 12"

Figured Black Limba

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: W43466

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$22.80
A 1 13/16 x 4 7/16 x 16 5/16"
$23.70
B 1 13/16 x 4 9/16 x 16 1/2"
$23.45
C 1 13/16 x 4 9/16 x 16 5/16"

Palisander Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia baronii

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

Due to this item being on the CITES list, we are only shipping this species to addresses in the United States.

These were cut out of squares that were at least 30 years old.

Item Number: IW37082

$12.00
A 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
B 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
C 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
D 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
E 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
F 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
G 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
H 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"

Palisander Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia baronii

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

Due to this item being on the CITES list, we are only shipping this species to addresses in the United States.

These were cut out of squares that were at least 30 years old.

Item Number: IW37081

$12.00
A 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
B 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
C 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
D 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
E 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
F 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
G 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
H 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"

Palisander Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia baronii

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

Due to this item being on the CITES list, we are only shipping this species to addresses in the United States.

These were cut out of squares that were at least 30 years old.

Item Number: IW37080

$12.00
A 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
B 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
C 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
D 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
E 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.00
F 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
G 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
H 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"

Palisander Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia baronii

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

Due to this item being on the CITES list, we are only shipping this species to addresses in the United States.

These were cut out of squares that were at least 30 years old.

Item Number: IW37079

$12.00
A 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
B 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
C 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
D 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
E 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
F 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
G 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
H 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"

Palisander Guitar Bridge Blanks

Dalbergia baronii

One of several rosewood species from Madagascar. It has beautiful color and grain, a sweet smell, and is very easy to work and stable in use. It is a very close match to true Rio or Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) and as such is much in demand for musical instruments, especially guitars.

Due to this item being on the CITES list, we are only shipping this species to addresses in the United States.

These were cut out of squares that were at least 30 years old.

Item Number: IW37078

$12.00
A 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
B 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
C 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
D 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
E 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
F 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
G 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"
$12.00
H 9/16 x 1 1/2 x 8"

Padouk Turning Squares

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: W43465

$16.30
A 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 15"
$16.30
B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 15"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$24.25
C 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 9 1/2"
$21.95
D 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 6 3/16"
$31.70
E 4 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 7 15/16"

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: W43464

$30.75
A 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 19 13/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$31.10
B 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 20 3/4"
$26.75
C 1 x 3 7/16 x 22 3/8"

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: W43462

$19.95
A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"
$19.95
B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"
$26.35
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 13/16"
$28.85
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20"
$27.40
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 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: W43461

$23.05
A 2 x 2 x 9 3/4"
$24.45
B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 13 1/2"
$28.15
C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 1/2"
$35.75
D 2 x 2 x 15 1/8"
$35.00
E 2 x 2 x 14 13/16"
$93.40
F 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 20"

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: W43460

$17.95
A 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 13 5/16"
$21.15
B 1 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 13 1/8"
$22.15
C 1 5/16 x 4 x 13 1/2"
$25.30
D 1 1/4 x 4 5/8 x 14"

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: W43454

$118.20
A 2 13/16 x 8 x 30 1/4"
$121.55
B 2 7/8 x 8 x 30 7/16"
$90.40
C 2 11/16 x 5 x 38 3/4"

African Blackwood Turning Squares Bundles

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 bundles are for 25 Blackwood squares. While there may be a couple squares that are 1 3/8" square, most are at least 1 1/2". Most are at least 12" long as well.

These are mostly clear as well, with at most one tiny bug hole or a little grain abberation. Some sap corners that will mostly turn off. These are of better quality than the similar squares we sell in barrels or bags.

Item Number: OS102

$250.00
ea. pc. 1 3/8-1 5/8 x 1 3/8-1 5/8 x 11 1/4-12 1/2"

African Blackwood Turning Squares Box

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.

This box contains 96 beautiful Blackwood squares. We bought these as #2's but they are quite nice with few defects. Would make great tool handles, knife scales, finials, etc.

The shipping on this box will be at most about $36.00, at least until UPS raises their rates again. This applies to orders in the contiguous 48 states.

Item Number: OS101

$288.00
ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 8"

African Blackwood Turning Squares Bundles

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.

20 pieces of beautiful Blackwood squares. We bought these as #2's but they are quite nice with few defects. Would make great tool handles, knife scales, finials, etc.

Item Number: OS100

$70.00
ea. pc. 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 1 3/16-1 1/4 x 8"

Camphor Burl

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: W43453

$5.50
A 1 x 2 1/8 x 8 1/4"
$8.95
B 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 8 1/8"
$13.80
C 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 16 3/8"

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: W43451

$29.20
A 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 5/8"
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$36.90
B 4 x 4 x 7 3/8"
$40.15
C 3 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 9 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$52.85
D 4 x 4 x 10 9/16"

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: W43449

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$7.55
A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7 7/8"
$8.95
B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$11.80
C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 15 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$13.25
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 17 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$12.70
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18"

Camphor Burl

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: W43448

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$23.25
A 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 16 5/8"
$27.20
B 1 1/2 x 3 5/16 x 17 1/2"
$31.60
C 1 9/16 x 4 5/16 x 15"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.45
D 2 1/16 x 4 x 15 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$35.30
E 1 9/16 x 4 3/16 x 17 1/4"
$40.80
F 1 5/8 x 4 11/16 x 17 1/8"

Camphor Burl

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: W43447

$16.85
A 2 x 3 5/16 x 8 1/8"
$17.00
B 2 x 3 1/16 x 8 7/8"
$20.55
C 2 x 3 7/16 x 9 9/16"
$25.50
D 2 x 4 5/8 x 8 13/16"

Camphor Burl

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: W43444

$20.00
A 1 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 15"
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$121.55
B 2 1/2 x 7 x 20"

Curly European Sycamore Guitar Peghead Veneers

Acer pseudoplatanus

This European Maple is native to central Europe and west Asia. It is a tough, white or cream colored, fine-grained timber. It reminds me of vanilla ice cream because it is so even-colored. It works well in any grain direction. It is used for musical instruments, furniture, cabinetry, and because it is non-staining it is used for kitchen utensils, wooden spoons, rolling pins, and cutting boards. The figure is fiddleback on the quartersawn surface and more of a broken curl on the flatsawn surface. Select, quartersawn material is used for violin backs and sides and necks. Dry.

Item Number: IW37075

$10.00
A 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9"
$10.00
B 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9"
$10.00
C 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9"

Mexican Bocote Guitar Finger Boards

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.

These have some terrifically wild grain that we rarely see in Bocote. Very unique.

Item Number: IW37073

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$50.00
A 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
C 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
D 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/8"
$50.00
E 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 20 3/16"

White Limba Guitar Neck Blanks

Terminalia superba

Also known in the guitar trade as Korina. This is a fairly lightweight, light-colored wood from West Africa with excellent tonal qualities. Occasional logs have a dark colored heart which produces what we call Black Limba.

Item Number: IW37072

$40.00
A 1 13/16 x 4 1/16 x 30"
$40.00
B 1 3/4 x 4 x 30 1/8"

Padouk 2 piece Guitar Neck Set

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.

The sapwood has some spalt.

Item Number: IW37071

$75.00
ea pc. 1 11/16 x 4 x 30 9/16"