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: W38890

$11.75 $9.99

B 1 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 4 15/16"

$26.80 $22.78

D 1 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 6 1/16"

$21.80 $18.53

E 1 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 7 7/16"

$23.50 $19.98

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

$31.20

G 1 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 8 3/4"

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: W38889

$35.20 $29.92

B 1 x 4 x 10 1/8"

$17.60 $14.96

D 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 7/8"

$24.10 $20.48

E 15/16 x 2 7/16 x 12 1/8"

$17.55 $14.92

F 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 13/16"

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: W38868

$20.50 $17.42

A 2 x 3 1/4 x 3 5/8"

$20.85 $17.72

B 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 5 9/16"

$37.85

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

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: W38865

$8.70

A 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 9 1/8"

$13.50

B 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 11 13/16"

$12.70

C 1 x 1 1/2 x 9 3/4"

$16.15

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

Camphor Burl

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.

Item Number: W38856

$23.80

A 1 7/16 x 6 7/16 x 10 9/16"

$53.75

B 3 x 6 13/16 x 10 13/16"

$86.85

C 4 15/16 x 5 15/16 x 12 3/16"

Ziricote

Ziricote is another timber we get from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is a lovely wood with a very pronounced ray fleck on radial surfaces sometimes producing a "landscape" effect much like picture jasper.

Item Number: W38855

$18.30

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

$20.75

D 1 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 11 9/16"

$31.85 $27.07

E 1 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 10 1/8"

$66.80

F 1 3/8 x 4 1/16 x 20 1/4"

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: W38812

$46.20 $39.27

C 1 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 11 7/8"

$125.75

D 1 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 19 15/16"

$203.65

E 2 3/16 x 4 11/16 x 22 7/8"

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38810

$11.30 $9.60

A 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 11 7/8"

$10.70

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

$12.85

D 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 13 1/8"

$20.95 $17.81

E 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 17 3/4"

African Blackwood 14 piece Bagpipe Set

African Blackwood has long been a favorite for bagpipes for several reasons, i.e. beauty, turnability, high degree of dimensional stability, and because of its oiliness it is little if at all effected by saliva. The sets we sell today were originally milled in Africa during the 2016/2017 season. Each square has a chalked number corresponding to an enclosed key which lists sizes in both metric and imperial.

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

$400.00/set (ask about discounts for 3 or more sets)

1 piece 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 12 5/16" or in metric 58 x 58 x 312
1 piece 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 12 5/16" or in metric 48 x 48 x 312
1 piece 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 12 5/16" or in metric 41 x 41 x 312
2 pieces 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 9" or in metric 57 x 57 x 227
2 pieces 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 9 7/8" or in metric 41 x 41 x 247
1 piece 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 8 3/4" or in metric 41 x 41 x 221
1 piece 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 7 7/8" or in metric 48 x 48 x 197
2 pieces 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 6 1/2" or in metric 47 x 47 x 162
1 piece 1 x 7/8 x1 7/8 x 4 7/8" or in metric 47 x 47 x 121
1 piece 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 4 3/4" or in metric 47 x 47 x 117
1 piece 1 7/8 x1 7/8 x 15 3/8" or in metric 45 x 45 x 388

Item Number: OS92

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: W38753

$15.65 $13.30

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

$6.15 $5.23

B 15/16 x 15/16 x 8"

$10.50

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

$30.00 $25.50

E 1 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 11 5/8"

$40.05

F 1 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 20 13/16"

Cocuswood Turning Squares & Block

This extremely rare species is found in Cuba, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Also called Green, Brown, or West Indian Ebony. The heartwood is brownish-yellow to dark brown often with a greenish tinge. It is usually beautifully veined with darker streaks. The wood is hard and heavy weighing 68 to 80 lbs/cubic foot. This high density contributes to its wonderful acoustic properties-it fairly rings when struck. It is well known for its use in woodwinds such as flutes, piccolos, and bagpipes because of its fine and uniform grain, its beautiful coloring and its resonance.

Item Number: W38687

$42.30

A 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 4 13/16"

$75.55

B 1 x 1 x 10 7/8"

$109.90

C 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 10 1/8"

$149.45

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9 9/16"

$165.50

E 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 15 1/4"

$173.90

F 1 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 14 1/2"

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: W38684

$33.20 $28.22

B 1 x 2 5/8 x 14 9/16"

$27.85

C 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 13 11/16"

$33.50

D 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 17 5/16"

$62.00

E 15/16 x 4 3/16 x 18 3/16"

$36.95

F 15/16 x 2 1/4 x 19 7/6"

$43.80

G 13/16 x 3 x 20 11/16"

Mexican Bocote Turning Squares

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

Partially air dried.

Item Number: W38613

$22.10 $18.78

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

$32.90

C 2 1/16 x 3 x 17"

$34.85

D 2 1/16 x 3 x 18"

West African Ebony

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: W38601

$23.85

A 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 10 11/16"

$34.35

B 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 11 1/4"

$36.10

C 7/8 x 4 x 11 7/8"

$34.35

D 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 12 1/4"

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.

F has a few pin holes on one end that go through to both faces.

Item Number: W38600

$34.25

A 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 11 13/16"

$36.60 $31.11

B 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 12 5/8"

$41.35

C 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 12 1/2"

$36.75

D 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 12 11/16"

$34.85

E 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 12 11/16"

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: W38562

$28.70

D 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 18 5/16"

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: W38560

$8.50 $7.22

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

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38559

$25.85 $21.97

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

$27.35 $23.25

C 2 x 2 x 7 7/8"

$59.50

D 2 x 2 x 17 1/8"

$62.50

E 2 x 2 x 18"

$95.10

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

$101.40

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

West African Ebony Bundle & Boards

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W38497

$35.00

A ea. pc. 1 x 1 x 5 1/4-20"

$21.90 $18.62

D 1 x 1 11/16 x 14 15/16"

$24.75 $21.04

E 15/16 x 1 7/8 x 16 3/16"

$31.00

F 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 22 3/8"

African Blackwood Bell Blanks Box

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.

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".

18 pieces per box.

Item Number: OS89

West African Ebony

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W38282

$20.40

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

$19.55 $16.62

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

$24.65 $20.95

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

$25.70

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

$32.25

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

$32.40

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

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: W38269

$48.55

A 1 x 3 1/16 x 18 1/4"

$61.20

B 1 x 3 7/8 x 18 3/16"

$49.10

D 15/16 x 3 1/16 x 19 11/16"

$57.15 $48.58

E 1 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 19 13/16"

$73.25

F 1 1/8 x 3 5/8 x 20 11/16"

$80.75

G 1 1/16 x 3 1/2 x 25"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W38243

$13.45

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

$11.80

B 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

$13.35 $11.35

E 2 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 12 1/8"

$13.40

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

$11.85

G 2 x 2 x 12 3/16"

$11.80

H 2 x 2 x 12 1/8"

Bird's-eye Maple

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W38016

$16.95

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

$14.45

B 7/8 x 4 5/16 x 15 3/4"

$17.25

C 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 18"

$17.60 $14.96

D 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 18 3/8"

$19.90 $16.92

E 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 19 3/8"

$28.45

G 15/16 x 5 7/16 x 26 3/4"

Bird's-eye Maple

The heartwood is white or cream to light brown or reddish brown. Figured somewhat like that of burl with many small eyes separate from each other. Hard and heavy, 45 lbs/cu ft. Easy to work and takes a smooth polish. U.S.A.

Item Number: W38002

$12.00

A 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 19 3/4"

$18.95

B 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 18 7/16"

$28.40

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

$37.60

D 7/8 x 4 11/16 x 22"

West African Ebony Turning Square and Boards

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37962

$17.40

B 2 x 2 x 5"

$39.20

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

$56.80

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

West African Ebony

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: W37953

$17.30

B 1 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 9 3/4"

$17.50 $14.88

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

$21.00 $17.85

D 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 13 3/8"

$15.65

E 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 14 5/8"

$29.40

F 3/4 x 2 7/16 x 18 1/2"

West African Ebony Bundle & Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

A has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W37952

$28.00

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

$14.20

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

$19.55 $16.62

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

$17.15

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

$22.30

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

$25.10

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

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: W37866

$12.55 $10.67

A 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 7 5/8"

$14.85

C 1 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$25.55 $21.72

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

Mexican Bocote Book-matched Sets

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: W37811

$12.00

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

$12.00

C ea. pc. 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 9 3/4"

$12.00

D ea. pc. 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 9 3/4"

$15.00

E ea. pc. 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 9 3/4"

$15.00

F ea. pc. 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 9 3/4"

$12.00 $10.20

G ea. pc. 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 10"

$12.00 $10.20

H ea. pc. 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 10"

Snakewood Book-matched Sets

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: W37738

$35.00

A ea. pc. 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 7 1/4"

$30.00 $25.50

C ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 7 13/16"

$20.00

D ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 9 1/16"

$35.00

E ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 10"

$25.00

F ea. pc. 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 9 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: W37597

$8.05

A 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 5 5/8"

$15.95

B 1 x 2 5/16 x 7 15/16"

$12.70

C 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 13 9/16"

$17.40

D 1 x 1 7/16 x 13 15/16"

$33.35

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

$45.35

F 1 x 2 1/2 x 20 7/8"

$48.70

G 1 x 2 1/2 x 22 7/16"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W37569

$6.40

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

$9.80

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

$21.75

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 1/8"

$17.95

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$33.45

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 1/8"

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: W37568

$32.15

A 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 9 7/8"

$56.20

B 2 x 2 1/2 x 12 15/16"

$64.70

D 1 1/2 x 3 5/16 x 15"

$81.40

E 1 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 18 7/16"

$104.95

F 1 9/16 x 3 3/4 x 20 5/8"

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W37516

$9.90 $8.42

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

$11.20

C 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 13 1/8"

$9.60

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15 5/16"

$9.80

E 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17"

$9.80

F 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 17"

$10.75

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 17 1/8"

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: W37491

$25.10 $21.34

A 1 x 1 3/8 x 7 1/2"

$39.00

C 1 x 1 1/2 x 10 11/16"

$36.70

D 1 x 1 1/2 x 10 1/16"

$37.50 $31.88

E 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 10 1/8"

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: W37318

$23.25

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

$57.55

B 1 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 19 1/8"

$52.50 $44.62

D 1 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 26 3/8"

$61.35

E 1 13/16 x 3 1/2 x 25 5/16"

$37.00

F 15/16 x 3 1/2 x 29 1/2"

$30.85

G 13/16 x 3 5/16 x 30"

Canarywood Bundle & Turning Squares

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

A has 2 pieces.

Item Number: W37273

$9.50

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

$12.00

B 2 x 2 x 9 9/16"

$13.40 $11.39

D 2 x 2 x 10 11/16"

$13.75

E 2 x 2 x 11"

$13.75

F 2 x 2 x 11"

$15.00 $12.75

G 2 x 2 x 12"

$19.40 $16.49

H 2 x 2 x 15 1/2"

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: W37199

$6.55

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

$6.15

B 1 x 3 1/16 x 11 1/2"

$6.85 $5.82

C 1 x 3 3/8 x 11 5/8"

$7.60 $6.46

D 1 x 3 1/8 x 14"

$10.85

F 1 1/16 x 2 7/8 x 20 3/8"

African Blackwood

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.

A is burly. B has some small burl clusters.

Item Number: W37107

$356.20

A up to 4 1/2 x up to 8 x 36"

Mexican Bocote Bundle & 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.

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W36600

$23.40

B 1 5/16 x 2 13/16 x 20 1/4"

$18.90

C 13/16 x 3 3/16 x 23 5/16"

$36.15 $30.73

D 13/16 x 5 x 28 7/16"

$26.60

E 13/16 x 3 5/16 x 31 5/8"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

C, D, and E have some minor pinholes.

Item Number: W36595

$23.15

A 2 x 2 x 6 15/16"

$40.15

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

$82.10

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

$85.85

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

Figured Black Mesquite Book-matched Knife Handle Sets

A very few pieces of Mesquite are figured with what we call frog's-hair curl, a small, tight curl with as many as 12-15 curls per inch. A very stable wood. Air-dried.

Item Number: W36586

$12.00 $10.20

B ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

$12.00

C ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

$12.00 $10.20

D ea. pc. 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 5"

West African Ebony Turning Squares

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Item Number: W36553

$10.75

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

$26.25

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

$22.35

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

$24.70

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

Pink Ivory

A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being "rarer than diamonds". It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

Item Number: W36473

$18.00 $15.30

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

$21.15 $17.98

D 1 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 6 5/16"

$32.10

E 1 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 5 13/16"

$25.15 $21.38

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

Pink Ivory

A fairly rare wood from Southern Africa ranging in color from light pink to watermelon red. At one time it was described as being "rarer than diamonds". It is very dense, hard and heavy and takes a very high polish. Beautiful for turnery, inlays and other precious items.

Item Number: W36471

$65.00

A 1 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 16 13/16"

$76.65

B 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 19 3/4"

$56.45 $47.98

C 7/8 x 2 9/16 x 14 1/2"

$106.65 $90.65

E 1 1/8 x 4 1/16 x 13 7/16"

$123.70 $105.14

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

West African Ebony Pen Blank Bundles

Sometimes called Gabon or Gaboon, this Ebony is sometimes jet black but oftentimes has grayish streaks that mostly disappear when finished or after the made object has been put into service. This Ebony has a marked resistance to checking that is characteristic of some of the Indian and Asian species. It has a wonderful texture and is easily carved, planed, turned, and milled. It is fairly fine-grained and takes a high polish. This Ebony usually originates in either Cameroon or Nigeria and the logs are rough hewn in the forest and oftentimes brought to the nearest road by human porters. With the disappearance of other species of black Ebony this species is fast becoming the Ebony of choice.

Each bundle has 5 pieces.

Item Number: W36370

$15.00

A ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

$15.00 $12.75

B ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 1/2"

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: W36365

$27.50

B 1 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 14 3/16"

$76.50

E 2 1/16 x 2 7/16 x 18 1/4"

$59.00

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

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W36339

$4.40

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

$5.60

B 2 x 2 x 5"

$8.35

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

$8.20

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

$10.90

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

$13.35

G 2 x 2 x 12"

$16.70

H 2 x 2 x 15"

Wenge Turning Squares

Most Wenge comes from the interior of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), and is floated to market on the Congo river. It is fairly hard and heavy with a medium to coarse texture. The heartwood is very dark brown with fine, nearly parallel black veining. Very rich looking when finished. Kiln-dried.

Item Number: W36253

$8.95 $7.61

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

$7.00 $5.95

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

$7.50 $6.38

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

$8.80

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

$13.05 $11.09

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

$15.80

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

$41.55

H 3 x 3 x 26 9/16"