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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Turning Squares

#W21356A 2 x 2 x 17 7/8" $20.00
#W21356B 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 18 1/8" $20.00
#W21356C 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 18 1/8" $20.00-sold
#W21356D 2 x 2 x 17 7/8" $20.00
#W21356E 2 x 2 x 17 15/16" $20.00
#W21356F 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 18 1/16" $16.50-sold

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Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Turning Squares

#W21357A 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 13 11/16" $12.50
#W21357B 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 18" $17.50
#W21357C 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 18 1/16" $16.50
#W21357D 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 17 15/16" $20.00
#W21357E 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 18" $20.00-sold
#W21357F 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 18" $17.50-sold

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Amazon Rosewood (Dalbergia spruceana) This is a fairly rare species from the Amazon region of Brazil. The heartwood varies from a golden-brown to a reddish-brown often with narrow, dark stripes. It is hard and heavy, but easy to work, and takes a high polish. Air-dried. #W21358A 1 x 2 15/16 x 24 ½" $18.00 #W21358B 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 23 ¾" $12.00 #W21358C 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 30 3/8" $12.00

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Santos Rosewood /Bolivian Rosewood/Pau Ferro (Machaerium sp.) This wood has gained in popularity since the early 1990's when Brazilian Rosewood was designated an endangered species. Furniture manufacturers & instrument makers have used it as a Brazilian Rosewood substitute but it stands on its own as a beautiful and easy working hardwood. #W21359A-sold 1 x 2 ½ x 34 ¼" $13.00 #W21359B-sold 1 1/8 x 2 ¾ x 35 ¼" $16.75

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Figured Big Leaf Maple
(Acer macrophyllum)

#W21361A 2 ¼ x 2 ¾ x 21 11/16" $28.00-sold
#W21361B 5/16 x 7 ¾ x 18" $9.00
#W21361C 1 x 7 x 26 ¾" $39.00
#W21361D ½ x 5 5/8 x 36 7/16" $15.00

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Bird's-eye Maple
(Acer saccharum)

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#W21363A 13/16 x 6 3/16 x 30 ½" $30.00
#W21363B 13/16 x 7 x 30 ½" $33.75
#W21363C 13/16 x 7 3/16 x 30 ¼" $34.50

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East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) 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. #W21295 2 x 2 ¾ x 45 ½" $69.50

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East Indian Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)
Large 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.

#W21273A 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 11 ¼" $23.75-sold
#W21273B 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 13 ¾" $31.50
#W21273C 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 15 1/8" $31.75-sold
#W21273D 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 20 1/8" $42.25
#W21273E 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 20 ¼" $46.50
#W21273F 2 3/8 x 2 ½ x 30 1/8" $49.75
#W21273G 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 30 1/8" $69.00

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East Indian Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)

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.

#W21274A-sold
2 ¾ x 7 11/16 x 20 ¼" $120.00
#W21274B
2 ¾ x 7 7/16 x 22" $130.25

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East Indian Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)

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.

#W21275A-sold
3 x 3 5/16 x 21" $57.00
#W21275B
2 15/16 x 4 13/16 x 20 1/8" $80.75

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East Indian Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)

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.

#W21276A 1 ¼ x 2 7/8 x 15 1/8" $15.00
#W21276B 1 ½ x 2 7/8 x 16 ¼" $19.50
#W21276C 1 ½ x 2 ¾ x 19 1/8" $22.00
#W21276D ¾ x 2 1/8 x 30" $13.25
#W21276E 1 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 30 1/8" $40.25
#W21276F 1 5/8 x 2 15/16 x 30 1/8" $40.75

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Black Limba
(Terminalia superba)

Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish.
This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. Kiln-dried.

#W21260A 2 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 22 ¾" $30.50
#W21260B 2 15/16 x 4 x 22 ¾" $30.50
#W21260C 3 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 24" $32.00
#W21260D 2 13/16 x 4 ½ x 25 1/8" $34.00
#W21260E 2 13/16 x 5 x 25" $39.00

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Black Limba
(Terminalia superba)

Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish.
This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. Kiln-dried.

#W21261A 3 x 3 ¼ x 30 3/8" $33.00
#W21261B 2 13/16 x 4 x 30 1/8" $37.75
#W21261C 2 13/16 x 5 5/16 x 30 1/8" $50.00

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Black Limba (Terminalia superba) Beautifully variegated and colored, Black Limba is easy to work and finish. This wood is found in the equatorial forests of West Africa. Black Limba has wonderful tonal properties and is suitable for both solid-body guitars and acoustic guitars. Easy to work and takes a nice polish. Kiln-dried. #W21262A 2 ¾ x 5 5/8 x 36" $85.00 #W21262B 2 15/16 x 5 5/8 x 42 3/8" $109.25

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Guatemalan Rosewood (Dalbergia tucarensis) This Rosewood species has a reddish-brown to dark brown colored heartwood contrasting the almost white sapwood. The dust has a sweet odor. It is an excellent furniture/case works/jewelry box wood and even though it has a medium texture it does take a nice polish. We also offer it as a musical instrument wood (see guitar fingerboards and backs & sides elsewhere on the site). It has a very "crisp" tap tone with good sustain. #W21263 7/8 x 6 ¾ x 45" $50.75

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Figured Bubinga (Guibourtia tessmannii) Cane Blanks Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. The figure makes the wood doubly beautiful. It is very hard and heavy and takes a glassy, smooth finish. Kiln-dried. #W21264A-sold 1 ¼ x 1 ¼ x 36 3/16" $24.00 #W21264B 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 36 ¼" $24.00 #W21264C 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 36 ¼" $24.00 #W21264D 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 36 ¼" $24.00 #W21264E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 36 3/16" $24.00 #W21264F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 36 ¼" $24.00

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Brazilian Bloodwood
(Brosimum paraense)

Also called Satine, Cacique, and Cardinalwood. The heartwood is a rich strawberry red, in sharp contrast to the light colored sapwood. Takes a high, lustrous finish. Kiln-dried.

#W21265A 13/16 x 7 x 34 ¾" $44.00
#W21265B 15/16 x 6 15/16 x 36 ¼" $46.00-sold
#W21265C 15/16 x 6 15/16 x 36 ¼" $46.00-sold
#W21265D 13/16 x 9 ¾ x 36 7/8" $65.00

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European Maple
(Acer pseudoplatanus)

Also called English or European Sycamore. Has a color similar to vanilla ice cream. Light to medium figure with a few pin knots. Kiln-dried & quartersawn.

#W21214A 1 15/16 x 2 ¾ x 14 ½" $7.00
#W21214B 1 15/16 x 7 x 18 ½" $45.00
#W21214C 1 7/8 x 8 x 24 1/8" $59.00
#W21214D 1 7/8 x 5 9/16 x 25 3/8" $48.50

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European Maple
(Acer pseudoplatanus)

Also called English or European Sycamore. Has a color similar to vanilla ice cream. Light to medium figure with a few pin knots. Kiln-dried & quartersawn.

#W21215A 15/16 x 9 x 21 ¾" $30.00
#W21215B 1 ½ x 9 x 22 3/8" $52.50

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European Maple
(Acer pseudoplatanus)

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Also called English or European Sycamore. Has a color similar to vanilla ice cream. Light to medium figure with a few pin knots. Kiln-dried & quartersawn.

#W21216A 1 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 36" $35.25
#W21216B 1 7/8 x 4 ½ x 35 ½" $52.00
#W21216C 1 13/16 x 9 ¾ x 32 1/8" $98.50
#W21216D 1 7/8 x 7 ¼ x 34 5/8" $82.00
#W21216E 1 15/16 x 7 7/8 x 36 1/8" $98.75

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American Holly
(Ilex opaca)

Holly is the whitest wood commercially available. Our stock was cut during the winter and quickly dried in a vacuum kiln to prevent discoloration. The result is very white wood without gray or bluish staining. The wood is fine-grained and is excellent for turnery, inlays, musical instrument edge bandings, etc. The grade is common and better which means that there can be some defects, mainly knots.

#W21226A 15/16 x 2 1/8 x 25 ½" $11.25
#W21226B 7/8 x 4 ¼ x 27 ¾" $24.50-sold
#W21226C 13/16 x 8 1/16 x 24 ¼" $40.50-sold
#W21226D 13/16 x 8 x 26 ¼" $43.75
#W21226E 7/8 x 3 ½ x 34" $24.75-sold
#W21226F 15/16 x 5 ½ x 38 ¼" $35.00-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W21143A 1 7/8 x 2 9/16 x 6 ¾" $9.00
#W21143B 1 7/8 x 3 x 7 1/8" $12.50
#W21143C 1 13/16 x 4 3/8 x 6 9/16" $17.00
#W21143D 1 ¾ x 4 1/8 x 7 7/8" $20.00
#W21143E 1 7/8 x 2 ½ x 9 3/8" $17.50
#W21143F 1 13/16 x 4 x 9" $24.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W21144A 1 13/16 x 4 x 9" $25.50
#W21144B 1 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 10" $32.00
#W21144C 1 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 12 15/16" $28.00-sold
#W21144D 1 13/16 x 4 3/8 x 12 7/8" $34.00
#W21144E 1 13/16 x 4 13/16 x 13 1/8" $38.50
#W21144F 1 13/16 x 4 13/16 x 14" $37.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Bowl Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W21145A 1 13/16 x 3 x 3" $4.50
#W21145B 1 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 3/16" $10.50-sold
#W21145C 1 5/8 x 4 9/16 x 4 9/16" $6.50
#W21145D 1 9/16 x 4 9/16 x 4 9/16" $6.50
#W21145E 1 5/8 x 4 9/16 x 4 9/16" $6.50

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)
Shallow Bowl/Plate Blanks

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W21146A
1 11/16 x 10 9/16 x 10 9/16" $40.25
#W21146B
1 11/16 x 10 5/8 x 10 5/8" $43.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W21147A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12" $8.75
#W21147B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 12 7/16" $8.75-sold
#W21147C 1 5/8 x 2 ½ x 8" $11.25
#W21147D 1 13/16 x 2 9/16 x 10 3/8" $17.50-sold

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W21148A 1 13/16 x 4 5/8 x 12 5/8" $31.25-sold
#W21148B 2 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 13" $41.25-sold
#W21148C 1 13/16 x 5 3/8 x 12 5/8" $45.00
#W21148D-sold

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East Indian Rosewood
(Dalbergia latifolia)
Kiln-dried.

#W21105A 1 ½ x 2 ¾ x 9 5/16" $9.25
#W21105B 1 7/16 x 2 ¾ x 13" $13.00
#W21105C 1 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 19 1/8" $21.50
#W21105D 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 19 ¼" $42.00-sold
#W21105E 3 x 4 x 18 1/16" $52.50

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East Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) Kiln-dried. #W21106A-sold 2 x 2 15/16 x 25 ¼" $37.00 #W21106B 2 7/8 x 3 9/16 x 26 ¼" $64.25

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Chakte-viga
(Guilandina sp.)
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.

#W21114A 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 9 1/8" $18.00-sold
#W21114B 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 11 ¾" (highly figured) $40.00
#W21114C 2 ½ x 2 ½ x 12 15/16" (some old bug holes) $12.00-sold

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Figured Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. The figure makes the wood doubly beautiful. It is very hard and heavy and takes a glassy, smooth finish. Kiln-dried.

#W21087A
2 x 10 ½-12 x 15 5/8" $52.50
#W21087B-sold
2 x 12 x 16 ½" $82.50

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Figured Bubinga
(Guibourtia tessmannii)
Turning Squares Bundles

Called by some woodworkers African Rosewood, Bubinga is a deep, lustrous, brownish-red color with a fine, darker striping. The figure makes the wood doubly beautiful. It is very hard and heavy and takes a glassy, smooth finish. Kiln-dried.

#W21088A 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 5 ¼-9" - 3 pieces $14.00/lot
#W21088B 1 7/8 x 17/8 x 10-12" - 3 pieces $24.00/lot
#W21088C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 9-15" - 4 pieces $32.00/lot-sold

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Putumuju
(Centrolobium sp.)

Originating in eastern Brazil, this fairly hard and heavy wood has an orange or yellow heartwood with variegations of color and darker stripes producing a beautiful effect. It is easy to work, takes a nice polish, and is stable in service. Not common on the market. Partially air-dried.

#W21089A 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 15 3/8" $9.50-sold
#W21089B 1 ½ x 2 x 20 5/8" $17.00

Putumuju Bundles

#W21089C 9/16-1 x 1 5/8-2 ¾ x 9 ¼-11 ¾" - 2 pieces $10.00/lot
#W21089D 1-1 ¼ x 1-1 ¼ x 16-20 ½" - 3 pieces $14.00/lot
#W21089E 5/16-3/8 x 1 5/8-3 3/8 x 14-18 ¾" - 2 pieces $10.00/lot-sold
#W21089F ½-1 x 1 ¾-2 x 20 ½" - 3 pieces $22.00/lot-sold

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Brazilian Tulipwood
(Dalbergia decipularis)
Knife Handle Blocks
This beautiful member of the Rosewood family is getting scarce on the world's market. Traditionally used for decorative furniture bandings and inlays. When worked it has a delicate, sweet aroma. Takes a high polish.

#W21091A 1 x 1 ½ x 4 5/8" - 6 pieces $20.00/lot

Figured European Pearwood
(Pyrus communis) Bundles
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.

#W21091B 5/8-7/8 x 1 ½-2 3/8 x 8 ¼-9 ½" - 4 pieces $10.00/lot
#W21091C 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 4-6 ½" - 4 pieces $8.00/lot

Figured Redwood
(Sequoia sempervirens) Turning Squares Bundle

#W21091D 1 ½-1 7/8 x 1 ½-1 7/8 x 11 ¾-12 ¾" - 3 pieces $17.00/lot

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Figured Maple (Acer macrophyllum) Turning Squares Bundles #W21092A 1 1/8-1 ¼ x 1 1/8-1 ¼ x 6 ¾-18 ¼" - 4 pieces $14.00/lot #W21092B 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 5 5/8-19 ½" - 4 pieces $14.00/lot

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Figured Ceylon Satinwood
(Chloroxylon swietenia)

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This wood has a look that begs it be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel. Medium to high figure. Kiln-dried.

#W21065A 15/16 x 4 ½ x 35 5/16" $44.00-sold
#W21065B 15/16 x 4 ½ x 36 3/8" $45.50-sold
#W21065C 15/16 x 6 3/16 x 35 7/8" $62.25-sold
#W21065D 7/8 x 6 3/16 x 36 11/16" $64.00
#W21065E 15/16 x 10 15/16 x 44 5/16" $135.25

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Bird's-eye Maple
(Acer saccharum)

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#W21056A 13/16 x 7 15/16 x 26 13/16" $44.75-sold
#W21056B 11/16 x 8 1/8 x 29 7/8" $50.50
#W21056C 7/8 x 2 9/16 x 30 ¼" $15.75
#W21056D ¾ x 3 x 31 3/16" $19.50
#W21056E 15/16 x 3 ¼ x 40 9/16" $27.50
#W21056F 15/16 x 4 7/16 x 47 ¾" $44.75-sold

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Figured European Maple (Acer saccharum) Also called English or European Sycamore. Has a color similar to vanilla ice cream. The beautiful fiddleback figure is accentuated by a lovely fleck on the quartersawn surface. Kiln-dried. #W21059 1 7/8 x 6 15/16 x 34 1/8" $83.00

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Brazilian Kingwood
Another true rosewood (Dalbergia cearensis), this one from Brazil. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

#W20987A 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 20 ¼" cracks $5.25
#W20987B 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 20 1/8" $11.00
#W20987C 3/8 x 2 ½ x 21 3/8" $11.00
#W20987D 3/8 x 2 ½ x 21 3/8" $11.00
#W20987E 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 21 7/8" $13.00-sold
#W20987F 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 23 3/8" $14.00-sold
#W20987G 3/8 x 2 ¾ x 23 9/16" $13.50
#W20987H 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 23 5/8" $13.00

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Brazilian Kingwood
Another true rosewood (Dalbergia cearensis), this one from Brazil. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

#W20988A ¾ x 1 ¾ x 12 11/16" $9.25
#W20988B 1 x 2 x 19 ½" $21.75
#W20988C 15/16 x 2 x 21 5/16" $23.75
#W20988D 15/16 x 2 ¼ x 21 ¼" $26.50-sold
#W20988E 1 3/8 x 2 ¼ x 21 9/16" $37.00-sold
#W20988F 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 20 ¾" $46.25-sold

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Brazilian Kingwood
Another true rosewood (Dalbergia cearensis), this one from Brazil. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

#W20989A 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 14 ½" $6.00
#W20989B ½ x 1 15/16 x 15 5/16" $8.50
#W20989C ½ x 1 ½ x 16 ¼" $6.75
#W20989D 1 x 1 x 16 ½" $9.25
#W20989E 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 21 ½" $10.25
#W20989F 5/8 x 1 ½ x 21 5/16" $11.00

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Brazilian Kingwood
Another true rosewood (Dalbergia cearensis), this one from Brazil. The wood is variegated with different shades of purple and darker stripes. The specific gravity is 1.2 so it is hard and heavy. Used for inlays and bandings, turnery, and fancy furniture accessories.

#W20990A 15/16 x 15/16 x 7 15/16" $4.50
#W20990B 7/8 x 1 ½ x 8" $6.75
#W20990C 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 7 1/16" $9.25
#W20990D 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 8 7/16" $6.00
#W20990E 3/8 x 2 ½ x 9 ½" $5.00
#W20990F 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 9 11/16" $5.50
#W20990G 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 11 5/16" $5.25
#W20990H 3/8 x 2 11/16 x 13 ½" $7.75
#W20990I 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 13 11/16" $11.25

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Ziricote
(Cordia dodecandra)

This rare wood is from the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico and very little is seen on the market anymore. The grain on the quartersawn surface exhibits a beautiful "landscape" figuring quite unique to this species. Air-dried. Rare.

#W20955A 15/16 x 2 x 7 ¾" $3.75-sold
#W20955B 1 ¼ x 2 7/16 x 7 ¾" $6.00-sold
#W20955C 1 ½ x 2 9/16 x 10 7/16" $9.50
#W20955D ¾ x 1 15/16 x 14 5/8" $5.50
#W20955E 1 ½ x 1 7/8 x 20 ¼" $14.00-sold

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Mexican Bocote
(Cordia elaeagnoides)
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.

#W20957A 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 10 9/16" $9.50-sold
#W20957B 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 14 15/16" $11.00-sold
#W20957C 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 15/16" $14.75
#W20957D 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 7/8" $14.75-sold
#W20957E 2 x 2 x 14 15/16" $16.75-sold

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Figured (curly) 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.

#W20958A 2 x 2 x 8 ½" $9.50
#W20958B 2 x 2 x 8 5/8" $9.50-sold
#W20958C 2 x 2 x 8 3/16" $9.25
#W20958D 2 x 2 x 9 5/16" $10.25
#W20958E 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ x 10 ½" $14.75-sold
#W20958F 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 11 ¼" $7.00
#W20958G 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12 7/8" $18.00
#W20958H 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 18 7/16" $11.50
#W20958I 1 5/16 x 2 ½ x 12" $10.50-sold

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Figured (curly) 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.

#W20959A 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 11 7/8" $20.75-sold
#W20959B 2 x 2 x 12" $13.50-sold
#W20959C 2 x 2 x 12 3/8" $13.75
#W20959D 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ x 11 5/8" $16.75-sold
#W20959E 2 x 2 x 13 7/8" $15.50-sold
#W20959F 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 14" $19.75-sold
#W20959G 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ x 15 ¾" $22.25-sold
#W20959H 1 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 28" $49.25-sold

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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.

#W20960A 2 ¼ x 3 x 12 3/8" $16.25

Pearwood Bundles
#W20960B 1-1 5/8 x 1-1 5/8 x 12-15 ¾" - 4 pieces $16.00/lot
#W20960C 1 ¾-2 ½ x 1 ¾-2 ½ x 6-11" - 3 pieces $16.00/lot

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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. #W20961A 15/16 x 2 x 20 5/8" $6.25 #W20961B 1 x 2 x 25 ¾" $8.00 #W20961C-sold 15/16 x 2 1/8 x 36" $11.75

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Mexican Bocote
(Cordia elaeagnoides)
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.

#W20931A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 14 7/8" $7.00
#W20931B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 17 5/8" $8.00
#W20931C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20" $9.25
#W20931D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20 1/8" $9.25
#W20931E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 20" $11.00
#W20931F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 15/16" $9.25
#W20931G 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 23 ¾" $11.00

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Mexican Bocote
(Cordia elaeagnoides)
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.

#W20933A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 17 7/8" $8.25-sold
#W20933B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20" $9.25
#W20933C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20" $9.25
#W20933D 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20" $9.25-sold
#W20933E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 7/8" $11.00-sold
#W20933F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20" $9.00
#W20933G 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 19 7/8" $11.00-sold

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Mexican Bocote
(Cordia elaeagnoides)
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.

#W20934A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 7/8" $10.50
#W20934B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20" $10.50
#W20934C 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 20" $10.50
#W20934D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 20" $12.50
#W20934E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 20" $12.50
#W20934F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 19 7/8" $12.50
#W20934G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 20 1/8" $12.50

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Snakewood (Piratinera guianensis) Half Log click on photo for back view A nicely figured log with the usual defects, i.e. checks along heart. #W20923 up to 2 3/8 x up to 5 1/8 x 14 13/16" $109.00

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Camphor Burl
(Cinnamomum sp.)

click on photo for back view

This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried.

#W20848A 2 x 4 9/16 x 10 7/8" $21.00
#W20848B 2 x 4 9/16 x 10 9/16" $19.50
#W20848C 2 3/16 x 4 5/16 x 17 1/8" $46.00-sold
#W20848D 2 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 18 5/8" $62.00-sold

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Camphor Burl (Cinnamomum sp.) click on photo for back view This rare burl is from S.E. Asia and is seldom seen on the world market. It is fine-grained and varies in color from a light reddish-brown to almost scarlet. It is easy to work and has a very pungent, spicy scent. For a burl it is remarkably stable. Green to partially air-dried. #W20851 2 3/8 x 13 ¾ x 27 9/16" $276.00

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Figured Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Book-matched Sets

#W20818A each piece 3/8 x 2 x 5 7/8" (AAAA crotch figure) $30.00-sold
#W20818B each piece 3/8 x 2 x 5 7/8" (AAAA crotch figure) $30.00-sold
#W20818C each piece 3/16 x 1 15/16 x 6 ¾" $8.00
#W20818D each piece 3/16 x 2 x 9 ¼" $12.00-sold

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Figured Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Book-matched Sets
B & C have minor defects.

#W20819A each piece 3/8 x 2 x 10 ¼" $12.00-sold
#W20819B each piece 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 12 5/16" $10.00-sold
#W20819C each piece 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 12 ¼" $10.00
#W20819D each piece ¼ x 1 15/16 x 12 1/16" $15.00-sold

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Figured Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Book-matched Sets

#W20820A each piece ¼ x 1-1 15/16 x 11 ½" $12.00
#W20820B each piece 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 10 ¾" $15.00-sold
#W20820C each piece 7/16 x 2 x 12 1/16" $20.00-sold
#W20820D each piece 3/8 x 2 x 11 7/8" $20.00
#W20820E each piece 3/8 x 2 x 12 3/16" $15.00

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Figured Mexican Cocobolo
(Dalbergia retusa)
Book-matched Sets

#W20821A each piece 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 13 9/16" $20.00-sold
#W20821B each piece 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 13 11/16" $20.00-sold
#W20821C each piece 7/16 x 2 x 14" $20.00
#W20821D each piece 3/8 x 2 x 14 1/8" $18.00-sold