Hawaiian Koa

This species is found almost exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It ranges in color from a pale brown to a reddish brown to a very dark, almost chocolate brown. It has a texture similar to Walnut but is easier to work. Can be highly chatoyant or lustrous. Highly sought after for use in musical instruments, especially guitars and ukuleles. Koa is becoming rare.

Item Number: W41986

$131.55

D 1 3/4 x 4 x 30 1/16"

Tzalam

Oftentimes sold as a poor mans Hawaian Koa.

Item Number: W41985

Figured Hard Maple

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W41984

Figured Hard Maple Turning Squares

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W41983

Canarywood Bowl Blanks

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.

Item Number: W41982

Masur Birch Log Sections

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: W41981

Masur Birch Bundle, Block, & Turning Squares

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

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W41980

$27.30

B 1 1/16 x 2 9/16 x 14 7/16"

$51.00

E 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 17 1/4"

$49.85

F 2 x 2 x 17 15/16"

Masur Birch Turning Squares

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.

Some of these squares have a bit of wane on a corner, but it shouldn't effect any turning.

Item Number: W41979

$32.70

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 15 3/8"

$23.60

E 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 17 15/16"

$23.60

F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 17 15/16"

Figured European Pearwood Charcuterie Board Blank

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: W41978

Wild Olivewood

A species of Olive from South Africa. Very rarely seen on the commercial timber market. It is similar in color to the European species but is denser and harder with more variegations of color and grain. Partially air-dried.

Item Number: W41977

Figured Wild Olivewood

A species of Olive from South Africa. Very rarely seen on the commercial timber market. It is similar in color to the European species but is denser and harder with more variegations of color and grain. Partially air-dried.

Item Number: W41976

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W41975

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W41974

Mexican Bocote

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: W41973

Figured Wild Olivewood

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: W41972

Purpleheart

The best colored & figured Purpleheart comes from Bolivia. It is also finer-grained than other Purpleheart species found elsewhere. Air-dried.

Item Number: W41971

Honduras Rosewood

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: W41970

Cartload of Wood

For in person pick up only. We will not ship this anywhere.

This cart has a mix of species and is usually something we would fill our bargain barrels with. I would guess that if we priced the pieces individually, the cost would be at least double what we are asking here.

Some of the species I see on the cart are Hard Maple, African Blackwood, Mexican Bocote, Ziricote, Cocobolo, Honduras Rosewood, and Wenge.

Item Number: SP3651

Honduras Rosewood Bowl Blanks

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: W41969

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

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: W41968

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

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: W41967

$11.95

B 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 10 7/16"

Pau Rosa Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W41966

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. This species comes from Australia.

Item Number: W41965

$14.20

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

$17.60

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 25"

English Elm Turning Squares

One of the classic Rosewoods, traditionally used for furniture, turnery, jewelry boxes and furniture accessories. Richly colored and capable of a fine finish, it is dimensionally stable in service.

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

Item Number: W41964

East Indian Rosewood

One of the classic Rosewoods, traditionally used for furniture, turnery, jewelry boxes and furniture accessories. Richly colored and capable of a fine finish, it is dimensionally stable in service.

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

Item Number: W41963

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.

Item Number: W41962

$14.15

D 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 6 7/16"

Panama Rosewood Guitar Finger Boards

This is a previously undescribed Dalbergia (rosewood) specie from an obscure corner of Panama. Only one small, expensive log was available and we took a chance by buying it. The useable material was quite nice with beautiful color and grain and a sweet, aromatic scent. We dried and sawed some guitar backs and sides out of one billet and it has very nice tonal qualities. We also have some 1" and 2" lumber available. The supply is very limited of this rare rosewood.

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

Item Number: IW36381

$30.00

E 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 22"

Black Limba 2 piece Guitar Neck Sets

Beautiful, lustrous grain with big, silvery medullary rays.

Item Number: IW36380

Pau Rosa Ukulele Back & Sides Sets

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

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36376

Ribbon Striped Genuine Mahogany Lam Top Guitar Set

Also called Acajou, Tropical American Mahogany, and Honduras Mahogany. This medium to large tree occurs throughout Central and South America. Related to Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahogani) and Pacific Coast Mahogany (Swietenia humilis). It produces one of the classic furniture and cabinetmaking woods. The heartwood varies from a light reddish-brown to a rich, dark red. Generally straight grained and exceptionally stable, it is easy to machine, hand plane, sand and finish. Occasional logs produce several figures, curly, quilted, and the rare plum pudding figure which looks like large drips running down the board. Used in fine furniture and joinery, boat building, and in the guitar industry for acoustic sets and necks.

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

Item Number: IW36375

African Blackwood Lam Top Guitar Set

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: IW36374

Figured Hard Maple Lam Top Guitar Sets

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Because of the generally small size of available logs, most sawmills produce flatsawn boards which will show a broken curl on the surface and a fiddleback curl on the quartersawn edge. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: IW36373

Pau Rosa Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36372

Pau Rosa Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36371

Pau Rosa Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

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

The dark spots you see in the photo are naturally occurring in the wood.

Item Number: IW36370