Figured Shedua Turning Squares

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: W37690

African Blackwood Turning Squares

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 may have a couple pin holes.

Item Number: W37689

African Blackwood Turning Squares

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 may have a pin hole or two.

Item Number: W37687

Mexican Cocobolo Book-matched Sets

The wood is very oily which makes it difficult to glue but on the plus side the oiliness makes it easy to produce a fantastic polish on finished pieces. Wear a respirator mask when working Cocobolo as the dust can produce asthma-like reactions. Cocobolo is a small to medium sized tree and is found mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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

A has a couple small defects on one end.

Item Number: W37685

Mexican Cocobolo Turning Squares

The wood is very oily which makes it difficult to glue but on the plus side the oiliness makes it easy to produce a fantastic polish on finished pieces. Wear a respirator mask when working Cocobolo as the dust can produce asthma-like reactions. Cocobolo is a small to medium sized tree and is found mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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

C has several small defects. Priced accordingly.

Item Number: W37684

$65.00

B 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 24"

$34.00

C 1 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 24"

$49.70

D 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 23 15/16"

Figured 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. Air-dried.

B has one small inclusions.
D has a couple small inclusions and a little wane on one corner. Priced accordingly.

Item Number: W37683

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W37682

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W37681

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: W37668

$8.80

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 14 7/8"

$11.70

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 3/4"

$14.00

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 11/16"

Spanish Cedar Carving Blocks/Turning Stock

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: W37651

Palisander Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

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.

Item Number: W37650

$42.00

B 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 20-20 1/4"

$42.00

C 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 20-20 1/4"

$42.00

F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20 1/8"

$42.00

H 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 20-20 1/4"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

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: W37648

$7.85

C 7/8 x 7/8 x 11 3/4"

$10.65

E 1 x 1 x 12 1/4"

$12.75

F 1 x 1 x 14 11/16"

$23.25

G 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 21 1/8"

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: W37645

$38.60

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

$39.20

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11 15/16"

Figured 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: W37644

$12.85

B 2 x 2 x 11 9/16"

$13.20

D 2 x 2 x 11 7/8"

$13.90

E 2 x 2 x 12 1/2"

$16.00

F 2 x 2 x 14 3/8"

Bulgarian Mulberry Turning Squares

Found in Asia and Europe this is medium sized tree with a stout trunk. It is probably best known for its leaves on which silkworms feed. The heartwood is yellow to reddish-yellow becoming a rich golden brown. Excellent for chair and furniture work.

Item Number: W37635

$10.15

D 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

Wenge Bundle & Turning Squares

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. Kiln-dried.

A has 2 pieces.
G has some small holes on one corner that will turn off.

Item Number: W37634

Wenge Turning Squares

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. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W37616

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. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W37614

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: W37612

$23.75

D 2 x 2 x 19"

Mexican Bocote Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

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: W37611

$24.45

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 28 5/8"

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: W37610

$15.20

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

$17.10

B 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 10 3/16"

Figured 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: W37608

$75.20

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 1/4"

$70.00

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 1/2"

$76.70

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 5/8"

Figured 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: W37607

$73.50

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18 13/16"

Camatillo Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Also called Para Kingwood & Mexican Kingwood. The deep purple heartwood is oily and takes an incredible polish with a smoothness pleasing to the fingertips.

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

Item Number: W37604

$32.50

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

$42.65

D 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 23 13/16"

Camatillo Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Also called Para Kingwood & Mexican Kingwood. The deep purple heartwood is oily and takes an incredible polish with a smoothness pleasing to the fingertips.

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

Item Number: W37603

$46.90

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 13/16"

$51.15

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 23 3/4"

$47.05

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 7/8"

Camatillo Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Also called Para Kingwood & Mexican Kingwood. The deep purple heartwood is oily and takes an incredible polish with a smoothness pleasing to the fingertips.

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

Item Number: W37602

$46.90

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 13/16"

$64.05

C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 29 3/4"

$58.75

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 29 13/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood Bundles & 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. Kiln-dried.

A and B both have 4 pieces each.

Item Number: W37595

Mulga Turning Squares

An Australian wood, Mulga is the name of a long, narrow shield of wood made by the aboriginals out of Acacia wood. The hard, dense wood was also used for boomerangs and spear shafts. It is hard and heavy, fine-grained and is capable of taking a fantastic polish.

Item Number: W37593

$33.85

A 2 x 2 x 12 13/16"

$59.75

D 2 x 2 x 22 5/8"

Mulga Turning Squares

An Australian wood, Mulga is the name of a long, narrow shield of wood made by the aboriginals out of Acacia wood. The hard, dense wood was also used for boomerangs and spear shafts. It is hard and heavy, fine-grained and is capable of taking a fantastic polish.

Item Number: W37592

$23.75

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

$25.15

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16 15/16"

$29.70

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 7/16"

$30.10

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 1/4"

$30.00

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 3/16"

$30.25

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 3/8"

Mulga Turning Squares

An Australian wood, Mulga is the name of a long, narrow shield of wood made by the aboriginals out of Acacia wood. The hard, dense wood was also used for boomerangs and spear shafts. It is hard and heavy, fine-grained and is capable of taking a fantastic polish.

Item Number: W37591

$16.70

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

Mulga Turning Squares Bundles

An Australian wood, Mulga is the name of a long, narrow shield of wood made by the aboriginals out of Acacia wood. The hard, dense wood was also used for boomerangs and spear shafts. It is hard and heavy, fine-grained and is capable of taking a fantastic polish.

A and B have 3 pieces each.
C and D have 2 pieces each.

Item Number: W37590

$20.00

A ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 1/4-7 3/16"

Burly African Blackwood Turning Squares

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.

B has a fissure in some of the burly area. Priced accordingly.

Item Number: W37588

$30.20

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 9 3/16"

$30.00

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

$42.40

C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 13/16"

$41.05

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

$41.65

E 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 11 5/8"

Palisander Turning Squares/Pool Cue Butts

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.

Item Number: W37587

$

A sold x x

Palisander Turning Squares/Pool Cue Butts

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.

Item Number: W37586

$52.00

B 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 33 1/2"

$52.00

C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 33 7/16"

$52.00

D 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 33 1/2"

Mexican Bocote Bundle & 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.

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W37574

West African Ebony Turning Squares

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: W37569

$21.75

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/8"

$17.95

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$33.45

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 1/8"

Figured European Pearwood Turning Squares

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: W37553

$23.35

F 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 10 3/4"

Figured European Pearwood Turning Squares

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: W37552

$23.90

B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 11"

$24.65

D 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12 9/16"

$27.55

E 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12 11/16"

$27.40

F 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12 5/8"

Figured Movingui Turning Squares

Also called African Satinwood. Generally golden-yellow in color with a very lustrous appearance. Movingui has nice tonal characteristics-bright and "pingy".

C & D are heavily figured and extremely nice .

Item Number: W37547

Cordia Burl Turning Squares

Item Number: W37546

$12.60

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 7/16"

$13.35

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 13/16"

$18.60

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 1/2"

$20.15

E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7 9/16"

Cordia Burl Turning Squares

Item Number: W37545

$22.30

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

$22.35

C 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 9 3/4"

$24.10

D 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 10 1/2"

$25.10

E 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 10 15/16"

$30.95

F 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 11 5/8"

Striped Ebony Turning Squares

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: W37541

Striped Ebony Turning Squares

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: W37540

Mediterranean Olivewood Blocks & Turning Squares

A wood of biblical importance, no wood is more closely associated with history and the development of civilization than Olivewood. A beautifully variegated timber. Partially air-dried.

Item Number: W37538

$18.85

A 1 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 10 13/16"

$22.35

B 1 5/8 x 2 7/16 x 12 1/2"

$27.40

C 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 10 3/4"

Lignum Vitae Turning Squares

One of the world's densest and oiliest woods. The green to greenish-brown heartwood weighs between 80 to 90 lbs/cubic foot. Long used for its self-lubricating qualities in marine applications such as propeller shaft and rudder shaft bearings, it is also thought to have medicinal and healing properties. Its oily nature makes it difficult to glue but makes it a fantastic turning wood.

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

Item Number: W37537

German Hornbeam Turning Squares

This hardwood, indigenous to Europe and Great Britain is a hard and tough wood with a fine texture. It is capable of taking a good finish and a fine polish. The light color makes it an excellent Holly substitute.

Item Number: W37529

$4.70

A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 5 1/2"

$12.40

B 2 x 2 x 11 1/8"

$9.75

C 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 11 7/16"

$9.85

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 11 9/16"

$14.75

E 2 x 2 x 13 1/4"

$25.60

G 2 x 2 x 23"

$25.65

H 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 26 1/4"

South American Rosewood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W37519

$13.45

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 1/2"

Purpleheart Turning Squares

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: W37518

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W37516

$11.20

C 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 13 1/8"

$9.60

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

$9.80

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17"

$9.80

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17"

$10.75

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 1/8"

Fishtail Oak Turning Squares

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: W37508

$11.25

A 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 12 5/8"

$16.90

B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 17 5/8"

$17.05

C 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 19 1/8"