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: W39402

$20.00

D 5/16 x 4 1/4 x 14 7/16"

$26.85

E 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 21 1/8"

$25.85

F 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 27 1/8"

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: W39399

$22.25

A 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 9"

$31.95

B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12"

$41.70

F 2 x 2 x 12"

$65.00

H 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 14"

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: W39398

$16.80

C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 5 1/2"

$17.65

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

$20.55

E 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 8 5/16"

$32.75

F 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 x 7 7/8"

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: W39261

$

A sold x x

$33.95

B 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 25"

$55.10

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 28 3/16"

$69.55

E 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 24 3/8"

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: W39185

$9.75

A 15/16 x 15/16 x 10 5/8"

$13.05

B 15/16 x 15/16 x 14 1/4"

$16.10

D 15/16 x 15/16 x 17 9/16"

$24.00

E 1 x 1 x 23"

$22.70

F 15/16 x 15/16 x 24 3/4"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W39184

$12.00

A 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

$12.00

B 2 x 2 x 12 1/16"

$12.00

C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 1/8"

$12.00

D 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 1/8"

$12.00

F 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

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: W39150

$8.35

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

$17.95

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$28.85

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 3/4"

West African Ebony Bundle & 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.

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W39148

$31.80

A ea. pc. 1 13/16-1 15/16 x 1 13/16-1 15/16 x 3 1/2-6"

$27.20

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

$26.95

D 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 6 7/8"

$67.85

G 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 15 7/16"

Chakte-viga Turning Squares

Found in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and related to Pernambuco (Guilandina echinata). It is sought after for house posts in Mexico as it is said to be impervious to termites and other insect pests. It is a lovely light to dark orange color, is fairly hard and heavy, and is capable of taking a very high polish. Rare.

Item Number: W39144

$6.00

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

$15.85

B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 1/8"

$15.15

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

$13.65

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 16 1/16"

$20.50

F 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 17 15/16"

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: W39105

$7.75

A 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 5 11/16"

$19.45

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

$28.75

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

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: W39040

$12.95

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 5/8"

$31.95

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12"

$22.75

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

$28.35

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 1/2"

$55.90

G 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 15 1/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares Bundles

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 3 pieces.
B & C have 4 pieces.

Item Number: W39031

$34.80

A ea. pc. 1 3/8-1 1/2 x 1 3/8-1 1/2 x 6-7 1/8"

Figured Sapele Turning Squares

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: W38657

$13.05 $11.09

A 2 x 2 x 9 3/8"

$14.35 $12.20

B 2 x 2 x 10 5/16"

$13.85

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

$14.20

D 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 10 7/8"

$16.95

G 2 x 2 x 12 3/16"

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.

Partially air dried.

Item Number: W38613

$22.10 $18.78

B 2 x 2 13/16 x 12 9/16"

$32.90

C 2 1/16 x 3 x 17"

$34.85

D 2 1/16 x 3 x 18"

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: W38559

$25.85 $21.97

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

$59.50

D 2 x 2 x 17 1/8"

$62.50

E 2 x 2 x 18"

$95.10

F 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 13 1/4"

$101.40

G 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 18 11/16"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W38551

$12.50

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

$12.50

B 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

$12.50

D 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 12"

$12.50 $10.62

E 2 x 2 x 12"

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: W38514

$16.05

A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 8 15/16"

$22.60

C 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 9 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: W38283

$30.15

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

$33.90 $28.82

C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 11 7/8"

$34.60 $29.41

D 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12 1/8"

$34.80

E 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12 3/16"

$35.30

F 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 12 3/8"

$161.50

G 4 x 4 x 11 5/8"

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: W38282

$20.40

B 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 8 1/4"

$24.65 $20.95

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 5/8"

$25.70

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 1/8"

$32.25

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 1/8"

$32.40

H 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 3/16"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W38243

$13.45

A 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 12 1/4"

$11.80

B 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

$13.40

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

$11.85

G 2 x 2 x 12 3/16"

$11.80

H 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

Figured Sapele Turning Squares

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: W37982

$22.30

A 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 7 3/4"

$25.65

C 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 8 1/8"

$37.05

F 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 11 3/4"

West African Ebony Turning Square and Boards

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: W37962

$17.40

B 2 x 2 x 5"

$39.20

C 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 10"

$56.80

D 1 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 17 3/4"

West African Ebony Bundle & 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.

A has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W37952

$28.00

A ea. pc. 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 5-7 1/8"

$14.20

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

$17.15

E 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 12 5/8"

$22.30

F 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 16 7/16"

$25.10

G 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 18 1/2"

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

$20.85

A 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 24 3/8"

$17.90

E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 24"

$20.65

F 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 24 1/8"

$17.90

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 24"

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

$6.40

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

$9.80

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5"

$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"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W37516

$9.90 $8.42

A 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 10 13/16"

$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"

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: W37480

$14.80

A 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 12"

$19.00

B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12 1/2"

$27.65

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

$30.70 $26.10

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

Amboyna Burl Turning Squares

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.

Item Number: W37390

$187.00

A 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 6 5/8"

$300.00

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

$420.00

D 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10"

$336.00

E 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 10 1/16"

Canarywood Bundle & Turning Squares

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

A has 2 pieces.

Item Number: W37273

$9.50

A ea. pc. 2 x 2 x 5-5 7/16"

$12.00

B 2 x 2 x 9 9/16"

$13.40 $11.39

D 2 x 2 x 10 11/16"

$13.75

E 2 x 2 x 11"

$13.75

F 2 x 2 x 11"

$15.00 $12.75

G 2 x 2 x 12"

$19.40 $16.49

H 2 x 2 x 15 1/2"

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.

C, D, and E have some minor pinholes.

Item Number: W36595

$23.15

A 2 x 2 x 6 15/16"

$40.15

B 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 9"

$82.10

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

$85.85

E 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 15 11/16"

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: W36553

$10.75

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"

$26.25

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 3/8"

$22.35

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12 7/16"

$24.70

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

New Guinea 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.

These may have some tiny checks in the sapwood.

Item Number: W36517

$171.55

A 5 x 5 x 11 5/8"

$176.00 $149.60

C 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 x 13 15/16"

$217.30 $184.70

D 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 16 5/16"

Pink Ivory Bundle & 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.

A has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W36472

$23.00 $19.55

A ea. pc. 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 1 1/4-1 1/2 x 2 13/16-5 11/16"

$22.55

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

$22.95

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5 7/8"

$26.00

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 6 1/8"

$24.20 $20.57

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 6 3/16"

$29.10

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 7 7/16"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W36339

$4.40

A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 5 1/8"

$5.60

B 2 x 2 x 5"

$8.35

C 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 4 9/16"

$8.20

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

$10.90

F 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 10 7/16"

$13.35

G 2 x 2 x 12"

$16.70

H 2 x 2 x 15"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W36338

$10.90

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

$13.60

B 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 7 13/16"

$11.90

C 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 8 7/16"

$16.55

E 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 10 9/16"

$18.20

F 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 12 1/4"

$18.30

G 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 12 5/16"

$14.65

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

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: W36253

$8.95 $7.61

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

$7.00 $5.95

C 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 7 15/16"

$7.50 $6.38

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

$8.80

E 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 10"

$13.05 $11.09

F 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12"

$15.80

G 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 12"

$41.55

H 3 x 3 x 26 9/16"

Figured 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: W36150

$20.75

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 1/8"

$25.40 $21.59

B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 19 7/8"

$25.80 $21.93

E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 20 3/16"

$28.10 $23.88

F 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 22"

$28.25 $24.01

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 22 1/8"

Zebrawood Bundles & Turning Squares

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

A has 3 pieces.
B has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W36074

$15.00

A ea. pc. 2 x 2 x 5-5 5/8"

$15.00

B ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 4 7/8-6 5/8"

$9.40

C 2 x 2 x 11 1/4"

$7.75 $6.59

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 1/8"

$6.50

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

$6.90

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 11/16"

West African Ebony Bundle & 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: W34447

$15.30

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

$16.30

C 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10 5/16"

$17.30

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10 15/16"

$19.15

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

$29.50

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 18 11/16"

Honduras Rosewood Turning Square Bundles

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.

10 pieces per bundle.

Item Number: OS86

Figured Shedua Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Also called Ovangkol and Amazakoue. This wood is increasingly becoming popular as an acoustic guitar wood. The color varies from a rich, golden brown to a lustrous grayish brown usually with a black stripe.

Item Number: W34268

$30.85

A 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 24"

$30.85

B 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 24"

$33.20

C 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 24"

$33.35 $26.68

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

$33.35

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

West African Ebony Bundle & 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: W33914

$25.00

A 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 4 13/16-5 1/2"

$11.45 $9.16

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

$17.55 $14.04

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

$24.95

E 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 8 11/16"

$14.90 $11.92

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 9 7/16"

$25.90 $20.72

G 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 11 1/16"

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: W33851

$17.00

A 2 x 2 x 5 9/16"

$28.35 $22.68

B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 9 7/8"

$18.95 $15.16

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11"

$18.95

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 12"

$23.55

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

$25.80 $20.64

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"

$25.80 $20.64

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15"

Thuya Burl Turning Squares

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: W33775

$30.65

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

$79.00

B 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 5 3/4"

$86.85

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

$111.60 $89.28

D 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 8 1/8"

$117.60 $94.08

E 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 8 9/16"

$125.35

F 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 9 1/8"

$126.20

G 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 9 3/16"

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: W33760

$15.30 $12.24

A 2 x 2 x 5"

$14.35 $11.48

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

$23.40 $18.72

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 10"

$28.10

E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12"

$36.70

F 2 x 2 x 12"

$39.75

G 2 x 2 x 13"

$68.75

H 3 x 3 x 10"

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: W30966

$26.35

B 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 14 3/8"

$23.25

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

$20.85

D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 15 7/8"

$27.35

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 1/2"

$16.70

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

$44.50

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

Madagascar Ebony Turning Squares

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species has been newly added to the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

Price below is per piece.

Please call for discounts in quantities more than 50 pieces.

Item Number: OS71

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.

Price below is per piece.
Call for quantity pricing.

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

Item Number: OS70

African Blackwood Bundles

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.

Price below is per bundle. 10 pieces per bundle.

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

Item Number: OS68

East Indian Rosewood Turning Squares

These rare squares are from a consignment of old-growth wood that we have had for at least twenty years. Fairly hard and heavy and finishes to a nice polish. Rich & elegant looking. India.

Price below is per square.

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

Item Number: OS65