African Blackwood 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.

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

$42.00
ea. pc. 1-1 1/8 x 1-1 1/8 x 6-6 1/2"

African Blackwood Thins

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.

Price below is per piece.

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

Item Number: OS66

$12.50
each piece 3/16-1/4 x 5-5 5/8 x 8 1/2-9"

African Blackwood Reject Clarinet Bell Blanks

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 main use is in turning, and it claims the title of the finest of turnery woods, well known as the standard by which other turnery woods are judged. Long a favorite of ornamental turners, the nature of the wood allows very fine detail with sharp cutters, leaving a beautiful, burnished surface. Some blanks may have sapwood corners or more, burly or wild grain, occasional bug holes, small inclusions, small checks, i.e. they have the small defects common to Blackwood. They are an odd size to make it easier to turn the bell or flared end of a clarinet.

On one end they are 2 3/4-3 1/4" square and the other end is 1 3/8-1 5/8" square with tapered sides as in the photo. Length is 4 1/2-5".

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

Item Number: OS53

$12.00
see above x x

African Blackwood Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

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. Slightly oily to the touch. The sapwood is straw colored to a bright yellow and can be as wide as 2". African Blackwood can weigh as much as 85 lbs per cubic foot. It is used for marquetry, inlays, knife handles, game calls, pistol grips, pool cue butts, chess pieces, jewelry, and other precious arts and crafts. But its main use is in turning, and it claims the title of the finest of turnery woods, well known as the standard by which other turnery woods are judged. Long a favorite of ornamental turners, the nature of the wood allows very fine detail with sharp cutters, leaving a beautiful, burnished surface. Its stability, oily nature, resistance to moisture, and lovely finishing qualities make it superior to other timbers. These are best quality squares. Rare.

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

Item Number: OS52

$53.00
1 7/16-1 1/2 x 1 7/16-1 1/2 x 20"

African Blackwood Turning Squares

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.

These are rough, not surfaced squares. Top grade. Price below is per square.

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

Item Number: OS43

$52.00
1 7/8-2 x 1 7/8-2 x 12"

West African Ebony Guitar Binding Strips

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.

The price below is per strip.

Item Number: OS33

$10.00
3/32 x 5/16 x 36"

African Blackwood Guitar Binding Strips

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.

Item Number: OS27

$10.00
3/32 x 5/16 x 36-36 1/2"

African Blackwood Clarinet Blanks Set

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.

Approximate sizes for each piece:

1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3 5/8-3 3/4"
1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 5/8-9 3/4"
1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/4"
bell: one end 1 3/4" square, other end 3 1/4-3 3/8" square by 4 3/4-5" long

38 x 38 x 93 mm
38 x 38 x 245 mm
38 x 38 x 285 mm
bell: one end 45 x 45 mm, other end 85 x 85 mm, 125 mm long

The price below is for one set of 4 pieces with the above dimensions.

To add additional sets to your cart, simply change the quantity field in the shopping cart to reflect how many you would like and press the "update cart" button.

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

Item Number: OS2

$150.00
see above for sizes x x

Mexican Bocote Bowl Blanks

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: W44476

$19.55
A 2 1/2 x 5 x 5"
$19.55
B 2 1/2 x 5 x 5"
$23.45
C 3 x 5 x 5"
$23.45
D 3 x 5 x 5"

Mexican Bocote Bowl Blanks

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: W44475

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$28.15
A 2 1/2 x 6 x 6"
$34.40
B 3 1/18 x 6 x 6"
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$35.20
C 3 1/8 x 6 x 6"

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.

Item Number: IW37685

$30.00
A 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 21 1/8"
$30.00
B 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 21 1/8"

Goncalo Alves Cane Blanks

Astronium sp.

This South American wood is very fine-grained and attractively colored with black streaks and striping. Hard and heavy, it turns quite well and takes a glassy-smooth polish.

Item Number: W44455

$22.00
A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 35 3/16"
$22.00
B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 35 1/8"
$22.00
C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 36 3/16"
$22.00
D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 36 1/8"
$22.00
E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 36 1/8"

Figured Claro Walnut

Juglans hindsii

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: W44435

$26.10
A 2 5/8 x 4 13/16 x 7 7/16"
$24.60
B 2 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 7 13/16"
$32.35
C 3 1/8 x 5 x 6 5/8"
$37.60
D 2 7/16 x 6 x 9 1/4"
$68.30
E 2 1/2 x 6 x 14 9/16"

Mexican Bocote Thins

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: W44428

$10.00
A 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 11 1/4"
$20.00
B 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 19 1/8"
$25.00
C 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 24"

Figured Claro Walnut

Juglans hindsii

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: W44426

$39.55
A 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 8 7/8"
$45.30
B 1 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 12 5/8"
$60.60
C 2 7/16 x 4 1/2 x 13 1/4"
$92.20
D 1 15/16 x 7 x 16 5/16"
$112.40
E 2 x 8 9/16 x 15 3/4"
$113.75
F 2 x 7 x 19 1/2"

Figured Claro Walnut Turning Squares

Juglans hindsii

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: W44424

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$15.00
A 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 6 1/4"
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$20.00
B 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 6 7/8"
$15.00
C 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 6 1/4"
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$25.00
D 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 9 3/4"
$20.00
E 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 9 3/4"
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$25.00
F 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 12"

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: W44422

$17.75
A 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 7 1/2"
$18.05
B 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 6 11/16"
$20.45
C 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 11"
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$19.00
D 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 12"
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$21.20
E 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12"

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: W44421

$9.75
A 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 6 7/8"
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$15.00
B 2 x 2 x 12"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$15.20
C 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"
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$15.20
D 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"
$22.20
E 2 x 2 x 17 3/4"

Wenge Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37621

$20.00
A 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$20.00
B 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$20.00
C 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$20.00
D 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$20.00
E 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$20.00
F 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 22"

Wenge Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37620

$20.00
A 3/8 x 3 x 21 7/16"
$20.00
B 3/8 x 3 x 21 7/16"
$20.00
C 3/8 x 3 x 21 7/16"
$20.00
D 3/8 x 3 x 21 7/16"
$20.00
E 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 22 1/8"
$20.00
F 3/8 x 3 1/16 x 22 1/16"

Wenge Bass Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW37619

$25.00
A 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 30 1/4"
$25.00
B 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 30 1/4"
$25.00
C 3/8 x 3 3/16 x 31 5/8"

Mexican Bocote Bass 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.

Item Number: IW37618

$40.00
A 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 30 15/16"
$50.00
B 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 30 3/8"
$50.00
C 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 30 3/8"

Goncalo Alves Cane Blanks

Astronium sp.

This South American wood is very fine-grained and attractively colored with black streaks and striping. Hard and heavy, it turns quite well and takes a glassy-smooth polish.

Item Number: W44417

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$22.00
A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 34 7/16"
$22.00
B 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 36 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$22.00
C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 36 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$22.00
D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 36 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$22.00
E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 36 1/4"
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$22.00
F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 36 1/4"

Katalox

Swartzia cubensis

This is a large tree 2-4' diameter, by up to 120' tall from Mexico & Central America. The wood is very dense and fairly fine-grained. Because of its hardness it can be difficult to work but it takes a fine polish. Its dark color leads some to call it Mexican Ebano and very dark pieces can be used as a substitute for true black Ebony, especially in laminations and inlays. Straight-grained wood can be used for musical instrument fingerboards and bridge blanks.

Item Number: W44413

$25.00
A 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 30 3/8"
$25.00
B 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 30 3/8"
$43.90
C 7/8 x 5 1/2 x 32 13/16"
$38.90
D 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 36 3/16"
$39.75
E 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 39 5/8"

Figured Claro Walnut Turning Squares/Knife Handle Blanks

Juglans hindsii

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: W44410

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$20.00
A 1 9/16 x 2 x 6 5/16"
$20.00
B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 5"
$12.00
C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 5 1/4"
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$20.00
D 2 x 2 x 5"
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$15.00
E 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 5 1/8"

Figured Claro Walnut Turning Squares

Juglans hindsii

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: W44409

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$20.00
A 2 x 2 x 7 3/8"
$11.50
B 2 x 2 x 8 1/4"
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$14.00
C 2 x 2 x 10"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$20.00
D 2 x 2 x 11 1/4"
$16.00
E 2 x 2 x 13 1/8"

Figured Claro Walnut

Juglans hindsii

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: W44408

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$19.85
A 1 13/16 x 3 5/16 x 9 1/2"
$21.95
B 1 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 8 9/16"
$24.25
C 1 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 13 3/8"
$28.15
D 1 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 10 5/8"
$29.55
E 2 1/16 x 3 7/16 x 12"
$32.60
F 2 1/16 x 4 x 11 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$54.85
G 2 1/16 x 5 1/16 x 15 1/8"

Curly 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.

These all have a curly figure, which is extremely rare in this species. It shows up as a very tight, fiddleback figute on the quartersawn faces. The figure can be subtle but still very cool looking .

Item Number: W44384

$17.00
A 2 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 5 7/8"
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$22.20
B 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 10 7/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$42.50
C 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 15 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$21.45
D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 19 7/16"
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$71.90
E 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"

Snakewood Thins

Piratinera guianensis

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.

A has a small crack at one end/edge. It is actually 1 15/16" wide but we tallied off the defect.

Item Number: W44345

$20.00
A 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 14 7/8"
$60.00
B 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 15 1/4"
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$150.00
C 3/8 x 3 3/8 x 30 5/16"

Snakewood

Piratinera guianensis

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: W44344

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$24.00
A 1 x 1 1/2 x 5 3/4"
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$25.00
B 1 x 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$94.95
C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 13 1/2"
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$90.85
D 1 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 11 3/4"
$108.95
E 2 x 2 x 15 11/16"

Katalox

Swartzia cubensis

This is a large tree 2-4' diameter, by up to 120' tall from Mexico & Central America. The wood is very dense and fairly fine-grained. Because of its hardness it can be difficult to work but it takes a fine polish. Its dark color leads some to call it Mexican Ebano and very dark pieces can be used as a substitute for true black Ebony, especially in laminations and inlays. Straight-grained wood can be used for musical instrument fingerboards and bridge blanks.

B is figured.

Item Number: W44337

$27.60
A 15/16 x 5 3/8 x 19 11/16"
$23.55
B 3/4 x 5 3/8 x 21"
$24.50
C 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 26"
$29.45
D 13/16 x 4 9/16 x 28 9/16"
$29.90
E 13/16 x 4 9/16 x 29"
$31.25
F 13/16 x 5 1/8 x 27"

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.

A has some wane on one corner.
B has some very slight wane on one corner.
C has some very slight wane on one corner.
D has some wane on one corner.

Item Number: W44265

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$181.75
A 3 x 6 7/8 x 25 3/8"
$132.30
B 3 x 4 x 31 3/4"
$222.05
C 2 7/8 x 8 1/8 x 27 3/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$239.85
D 2 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 31"

European Pearwood Rolling Pin Blank

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: W44258

$90.00
3 x 3 x 28 1/2"

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: W44253

$38.20
A 1 5/8 x 1 13/16 x 14 15/16"
$39.55
B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 14 7/8"
$42.45
C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 7/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$42.60
D 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 15/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$39.75
E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 14 15/16"
$42.80
F 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 15"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$42.80
G 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 15"
$42.45
H 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 14 7/8"

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: W44238

$50.00
A 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 9/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
B 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 14 5/8"
$50.00
C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 13/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
D 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 13/16"

European Pearwood Blocks

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: W44230

$12.25
A 2 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 3 11/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$25.60
B 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 8 3/8"
$63.00
C 2 15/16 x 7 1/4-8 x 9"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$65.85
D 2 15/16 x 6 3/4 x 9 5/8-11 5/8"

Katalox

Swartzia cubensis

This is a large tree 2-4' diameter, by up to 120' tall from Mexico & Central America. The wood is very dense and fairly fine-grained. Because of its hardness it can be difficult to work but it takes a fine polish. Its dark color leads some to call it Mexican Ebano and very dark pieces can be used as a substitute for true black Ebony, especially in laminations and inlays. Straight-grained wood can be used for musical instrument fingerboards and bridge blanks.

Item Number: W44180

$21.45
A 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 20 7/16"
$24.75
B 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 24 1/8"
$23.45
C 13/16 x 4 1/4 x 24 7/16"
$44.55
D 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 36"

Figured Claro Walnut

Juglans hindsii

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: W44118

$31.00
A 2 x 4 3/8 x 17"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$46.95
B 2 x 4 1/16 x 23 3/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$56.85
C 1 7/8 x 5 1/16 x 22 11/16"

Figured European Pearwood Charcuterie Board Blanks

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.

These boards may have a few natural defects that were not trimmed off but are otherwise lovely pieces of wood. Surfaced on both faces and flat.

Item Number: W44061

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00
A 7/8 x up to 9 x 20 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00
B 7/8 x up to 8 3/4 x 20 3/8"
$40.00
C 7/8 x up to 9 1/2 x 22 3/8"
$40.00
D 7/8 x up to 9 x 21"

European Pearwood Charcuterie Board Blanks

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.

These boards may have a few natural defects that were not trimmed off but are otherwise lovely pieces of wood. Surfaced on both faces and flat.

Item Number: W44060

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00
A 13/16 x up to 9 1/4 x 19"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$40.00
B 1 x up to 10 1/2 x 19"
$40.00
C 15/16 x up to 9 1/2 x 19 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$45.00
D 1 x up to 11 3/4 x 19 3/4"

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: W44059

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$178.50
A 3 1/16 x 8 3/16 x 20 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$182.60
B 3 1/16 x 8 3/8 x 20 1/2"
$209.85
C 3 x 6 3/8-7 7/8 x 27 5/16"

Snakewood Turning Squares

Piratinera guianensis

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: W44058

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$75.30
A 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 10 7/8"
$32.85
B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11 7/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$45.90
C 1 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 12 1/4"

Snakewood

Piratinera guianensis

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: W44057

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$30.00
A 1 x 1 1/2 x 5"
$30.00
B 1 x 1 9/16 x 5"
$23.85
C 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 8 1/8"
$24.00
D 1 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 9 1/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$75.00
E 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 21 9/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$125.00
F 1 3/8 x 2 x 15 7/8"

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: W43996

$259.90
A 2 7/8 x up to 9 x 30 5/8"
$224.65
B 2 7/8 x up to 9 3/4 x 28 1/8"

Thuya Burl Knife Handle Scales

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: W43885

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
A ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 4 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$8.00
B ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5"
$12.00
C ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5"
$8.00
D ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5"

Thuya Burl Knife Handle Scales

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: W43884

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$15.00
A ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 4 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$8.00
B ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5"
$10.00
C ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$10.00
D ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 5"

Figured Claro Walnut

Juglans hindsii

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: W43877

$22.65
A 3 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 6 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$31.95
B 2 3/8 x 5 7/16 x 7 1/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$27.15
C 2 5/16 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$33.20
D 2 7/16 x 7 x 7"

Figured Claro Walnut

Juglans hindsii

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: W43876

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$18.95
A 2 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 10 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$24.80
B 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 15 13/16"
$39.45
C 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 18 3/4"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$52.85
D 2 3/8 x 6 3/16 x 8 5/8"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$64.95
E 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 13 3/16"

Curly American Cherry Lam Top Guitar Sets

Prunus serotina

Cherry is one of our most valuable hardwoods. It's beautiful rich color and luster, dimensional stability, and strength all combine to make Cherry an excellent furniture wood.

We just received a large shipment of 8/4 Cherry, all 12" and wider, a rarity these days. Please call for pricing.

Item Number: IW37281

Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$50.00
A ea. pc. 3/8 x 7 x 21 11/16"
$50.00
B ea. pc. 5/16-3/8 x 7 x 21"

Mexican Bocote

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: W43743

$26.40
A 7/8 x 3 7/16 x 28 1/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$46.05
B 1 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 27 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$48.30
C 15/16 x 5 7/16 x 30 5/16"
Sold 78415cc43c7a69982a1814f365e95d5a45f14ac67e0a9295ae06c33f7249e6bb
$64.10
D 1 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 36 3/16"