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: W40436

$19.00

A 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 8 13/16"

$27.10 $21.68

C 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 12"

$27.10

D 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 12"

$27.10

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

$27.10

F 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 12"

$35.15

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

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: W40434

$29.25

B 1/2 x 3 5/16 x 20 5/16"

$52.50

C 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 21 1/4"

$68.45

D 15/16 x 3 5/8 x 23 3/16"

$71.75

E 15/16 x 3 1/2 x 25 3/16"

West African Ebony Guitar Bridge Blanks

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: IW35622

$10.00

B 1/2 x 2 x 8"

$10.00

C 1/2 x 2 x 8"

Black Limba Lam Top Guitar Sets

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.

Item Number: IW35613

$50.00

A ea. pc. 5/16 x 8 9/16 x 26 3/16"

Zebrawood

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

Item Number: W40420

$46.40

C 1 7/8 x 5 15/16 x 20"

East Indian Rosewood

This is grown on plantations in Indonesia where it is called Sonokeling. These came from a tree large enough and old enough to look much like the old-growth lumber from India.

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

Item Number: W40414

$24.55

A 13/16 x 3 11/16 x 23 9/16"

$28.15

D 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 25 1/8"

Figured Red Milkwood

This South African hardwood is close-grained, hard and heavy and durable.

Item Number: W40411

$9.15

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

$12.35

B 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 11 3/8"

$16.70

D 1 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 12"

$19.00

E 1 1/8 x 3 13/16 x 12 3/4"

Figured Red Milkwood

This South African hardwood is close-grained, hard and heavy and durable.

Item Number: W40410

$108.90

A 2 1/2 x 7 1/8 x 22"

$118.50

C 2 7/16 x 7 1/8 x 24 9/16"

Figured Red Milkwood

This South African hardwood is close-grained, hard and heavy and durable.

Item Number: W40409

$31.15

B 1 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 25"

$47.15

C 2 1/2 x 3 7/16 x 19 3/4"

Prima Vera 3 piece Solid Body Guitar Blanks

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35596

West African Ebony Thins

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: W40402

$50.00

A 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 29 5/16"

$50.00

B 5/16 x 4 x 29 5/16"

$50.00

C 5/16 x 4 x 29 3/8"

$41.00

D 1/4 x 4 x 29 1/2"

Snakewood

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: W40395

$29.15

B 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 7 13/16"

$28.50

D 7/16 x 1 9/16 x 10"

$66.45

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

$36.60

F 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 20 7/16"

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: W40386

$90.35

E 2 x 3 3/4 x 13 7/8"

Marblewood Turning Squares

Known as Angelim Rajado (Streaked Angelim) in Brazil and to the French as Bois Serpent. The wood has a very distinctive appearance due to irregular streaks and patches of purplish-brown on a background of brownish-yellow. Hard and heavy, tough and strong, and capable of taking a high polish. Rarely seen on the market.

Item Number: W40382

$8.95

A 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7"

$10.85

B 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 9 1/8"

$16.35

C 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 12 13/16"

$

F sold x x

English Elm 2 piece Solid Body Guitar Set

Item Number: IW35590

Chakte-kok Bundles

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Each bundle has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W40370

Chakte-kok Turning Squares

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W40364

$5.50

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11 7/8"

$5.25

B 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 11 3/8"

$7.00

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12 3/4"

$8.30

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13 15/16"

$8.60

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15 11/16"

$10.05 $8.04

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18 3/8"

$11.70 $9.36

H 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 21 3/8"

Chakte-kok Turning Squares

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W40362

$11.70

B 2 x 2 x 12"

$11.10

C 2 x 2 x 11 3/8"

$30.40

D 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 20"

Chakte-kok

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W40361

$5.90 $4.72

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 7/16"

$12.15

E 15/16 x 3 1/4 x 14 5/16"

West African Ebony Thins

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: W40352

$21.15

C 9/16 x 2 1/8 x 20 3/8"

$25.30

D 9/16 x 2 9/16 x 20 3/16"

$16.80

E 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 20 1/8"

$18.45

F 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/8"

Figured Hard Maple Guitar Finger Boards

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.

Quartersawn.

Item Number: IW35582

$35.00

A 5/16-3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/4"

$35.00

C 5/16-3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/4"

$35.00

D 5/16-3/8 x 2 3/4 x 20 1/4"

Snakewood

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: W40347

$28.45

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

$17.70

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

$25.25

E 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 7 3/16"

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: W40346

$38.45

B 1 x 3 x 14 3/4"

$35.55

C 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 14 1/4"

$34.35

E 5/8 x 4 1/16 x 15 9/16"

$51.70

F 1 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 15 1/8"

Chakte-kok

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W40344

$19.20

A 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 25 5/8"

$26.35

C 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 21 1/8"

$29.95 $23.96

E 15/16 x 5 x 23"

$30.25

F 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 25 1/2"

Chakte-kok

This species is from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is also called Redheart. Freshly cut it is a brilliant red color which darkens on exposure.

Item Number: W40343

$17.25 $13.80

D 1 1/2 x 2 x 20 11/16"

$41.15

E 2 x 2 9/16 x 28 7/8"

Figured Knobthorn Acacia Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This South African tree is noted for its bark which has prominent knobby prickles. The heartwood is medium to dark brown and close grained. It is hard and heavy and takes a nice polish. Rare on the American market.

Item Number: W40341

$14.55

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 5/8"

$18.30

B 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 9/16"

$18.30

C 1 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 9/16"

Prima Vera Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35559

Prima Vera Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Also called Palo Blanco, this Mexican & Central American species is yellow-white in color with a medium texture. Almost always shows a ribbon-stripe figure on the radial surface. Very lustrous. Used for fine furniture and cabinetry, musical instruments, jewelry boxes, and turnery.

Item Number: IW35558

Bulgarian Mulberry

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

Item Number: W40320

$25.40

E 2 1/16 x 3 9/16 x 16 9/16"

Figured Canarywood

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.

Item Number: W40319

$15.35

A 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 25"

$27.20

B 15/16 x 4 1/2 x 26 1/2"

$40.60

D 1 x 7 1/2 x 22 1/4"

Quilted Big Leaf Maple

This tree is native to the Pacific Northwest. It has the distinction of having the largest leaf of the Maples-up to 15" in diameter. This is a soft Maple. The tree can produce many different types of figure, including quilted (tubular, popcorn, & cloud), curly (fiddleback, broken, & basketweave), and burl.

Item Number: W40317

$18.00

A 15/16 x 3 3/16 x 19 3/8"

$18.00

B 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 21 7/16"

$18.00

C 7/8 x 3 3/16 x 21 1/4"

$18.00

D 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 22 3/16"

$18.00

E 1 x 3 3/16 x 22"

$18.00 $14.40

G 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 23 9/16"

Sabah Ebony Bundles & Boards

This Indonesian Ebony is also known as Kayu Malam. It usually has nice striping on the radial face and is easy to work and sand and takes a very nice finish. Used for cabinetry, furniture, turned objects, jewelry cases, knife handles, and other precious items. Air-dried.

A has 3 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W40316

$15.00

A ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 8-9"

$22.00

B ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 11 11/16-18 3/4"

$14.15

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

$17.50

D 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17 3/8"

Figured Red Milkwood

This South African hardwood is close-grained, hard and heavy and durable.

Item Number: W40311

Figured Red Milkwood Turning Squares

This South African hardwood is close-grained, hard and heavy and durable.

Item Number: W40310

$18.35

B 2 x 2 x 12"

$31.35

E 2 x 2 x 20 1/2"

Figured Knobthorn Acacia

This South African tree is noted for its bark which has prominent knobby prickles. The heartwood is medium to dark brown and close grained. It is hard and heavy and takes a nice polish. Rare on the American market.

Item Number: W40293

$96.90

A 1 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 36"

Brazilian Bloodwood Bundles & Turning Squares

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

A has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W40282

$9.10

C 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 12 3/8"

$14.10

D 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 14 7/16"

$10.80

E 2 x 2 x 9 11/16"

$18.85

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

$18.20

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

$19.15

H 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 12 7/8"

Figured Bubinga Guitar Finger Boards

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.

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

Item Number: IW35547

$30.00

A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21 1/8"

$30.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21 1/8"

$30.00

C 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 21 9/16"

$30.00

E 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 21 9/16"

Figured Bubinga Guitar Finger Boards

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.

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

Item Number: IW35546

$30.00

A 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$30.00

B 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

$30.00

E 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 21"

Bird's-eye Maple Guitar Neck Blanks

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.

B has a shallow bark inclusion on one face. In the images, you can see the neck template drawn is not impacted by the minor defect.

Item Number: IW35542

$45.00

A 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 30 1/8"

$50.00

C 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 30 1/8"

Lacewood Edge Banding Billets

Beautiful, lustrous grain with big, silvery medullary rays.

Item Number: W40276

$62.50

C 1 7/8 x 4 x 40"

Figured Narra

Also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous golden yellow color sometimes with reddish streaks. A nice turning wood it is also used in furniture, jewelry boxes, handles, etc. It is easy to work and glue and takes a nice polish.

Item Number: W40271

$18.05

A 15/16 x 4 1/4 x 18 5/8"

$28.45

C 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 19 5/8"

$37.75

D 1 x 7 x 22 3/16"

Figuerd Narra Turning Squares

Also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous golden yellow color sometimes with reddish streaks. A nice turning wood it is also used in furniture, jewelry boxes, handles, etc. It is easy to work and glue and takes a nice polish.

Item Number: W40270

$19.20

A 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 8"

$28.10

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

$31.80

C 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 13 1/4"

$52.90

D 3 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 14"

$64.60

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

Figured Knobthorn Acacia Archery Bow Riser Billets

This South African tree is noted for its bark which has prominent knobby prickles. The heartwood is medium to dark brown and close grained. It is hard and heavy and takes a nice polish. Rare on the American market.

Item Number: W40269

$47.75

A 1 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 22 1/8"

$47.75

B 1 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 22 1/8"

$47.50

C 1 7/8 x 3 7/16 x 23 9/16"

Mexican Bocote Bundles & Turning Squares

Bocote is an oily wood with a yellowish to dark brown color accented with irregular black stripes and streaks. It has a spicy smell and is hard, heavy and strong. It is easy to work and takes a very nice polish. This beautiful wood is seldom seen in woodworker's shops.

A has 4 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W40253

$22.00

A ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5-12 5/8"

$22.00

B ea. pc. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/4-15 9/16"

$23.50

C 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 9 15/16"

$23.45

E 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 12"

$27.10

F 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 12"

$29.25

H 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 12 3/8"

Mexican Bocote Guitar Finger Boards

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: IW35537

$35.00

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

Black Chacate Acoustic Guitar Back & Sides Set

Also called Tsotso. Our material is from Mozambique but it is found in other E. African & S. African locales. It is golden brown with darker streaks. Very hard and heavy but machines well with few problems. Excellent for cabinetry and wood turning. Capable of taking a high polish and is stable in service.

Item Number: IW35525

Figured Knob Thorn Acacia

Item Number: W40236

$35.00

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 36 1/8"

$47.40

D 1 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 36"

$52.80

E 1 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 38"

Figured Knob Thorn Acacia Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Item Number: W40232

$18.00

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

$25.00

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 3/4"

Sabah Ebony Turning Squares

This Indonesian Ebony is also known as Kayu Malam. It usually has nice striping on the radial face and is easy to work and sand and takes a very nice finish. Used for cabinetry, furniture, turned objects, jewelry cases, knife handles, and other precious items. Air-dried.

Item Number: W40225

$32.80

C 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 20 9/16"

$32.90

D 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$32.90

E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 20 5/8"

$32.90

F 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 20 5/8"

Sabah Ebony

This Indonesian Ebony is also known as Kayu Malam. It usually has nice striping on the radial face and is easy to work and sand and takes a very nice finish. Used for cabinetry, furniture, turned objects, jewelry cases, knife handles, and other precious items. Air-dried.

Item Number: W40224