Pau Rosa

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

E has some peckout on one face.

Item Number: W44133

$15.15

A 1 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 15 5/8"

$18.60

B 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 11 5/16"

$24.50

D 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 19"

$32.55

E 1 7/16 x 3 3/4 x 19 5/16"

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: W44127

$18.60

B 1 x 3 x 17 13/16"

$17.05

C 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 24 7/8"

$17.55

E 1 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 12 5/16"

$32.15

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

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: W44126

$13.95

C 1 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 10 3/16"

$17.20

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

$21.80

G 1 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 13 3/8"

Zebrawood

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

Item Number: W44122

Brazilian Satinwood/Yellowheart

Also called Pau Amarello and Yellowheart, the heartwood is a bright yellow color deepening slightly with age. Fairly hard and heavy, easy to work, and capable of taking a high polish.

Item Number: W44120

$30.50

A 15/16 x 5 5/8 x 18 1/2"

$36.30

B 1 x 5 5/8 x 20 5/8"

$27.25

C 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 24 1/8"

$49.10

E 1 x 6 9/16 x 23 15/16"

Purpleheart

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

Item Number: W44113

$35.75

A 1 7/16 x 5 7/8 x 20 5/16"

$34.05

C 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 24 3/16"

$33.95

D 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 24 1/8"

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: W44112

$35.65

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

$24.10

D 1 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 21 7/16"

$43.20

E 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 27 1/16"

$34.65

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 29 9/16"

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: W44111

$14.85

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

$31.55

F 1 x 3 3/16 x 19"

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: W44110

$78.05

D 1 13/16 x 4 1/8 x 30 1/16"

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: W44109

$61.35

B 1 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 20 15/16"

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: W44108

$16.30

B 15/16 x 4 1/8 x 17 5/16"

$22.25

D 13/16 x 5 1/8 x 21 15/16"

$41.95

E 1 x 8 5/8 x 20"

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: W44107

$18.10

B 1 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 6 3/16"

$42.35

D 3 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 4 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: W44106

$17.95

A 1 x 1 13/16 x 10 9/16"

$41.80

B 1 1/2 x 2 7/16 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: W44105

$39.75

B 1 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 12 3/4"

$72.35

E 1 5/16 x 3 5/16 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.

A,B & D are figured.

Item Number: W44104

$155.60

A 1 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 24 1/4"

$141.20

B 1 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 22"

$119.45

C 1 3/16 x 3 7/8 x 27 11/16"

$114.70

D 1 5/16 x 4 1/16 x 22 15/16"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares Bundles

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.

A has 4 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.
C has 3 pieces.
D has 3 pieces.
E has 4 pieces.

Item Number: W44101

$20.00

A range: 1 9/16-1 5/8 x 1 9/16-1 5/8 x 5 1/16-8 3/4"

$22.00

B range: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 7 5/16-11 3/8"

$20.00

C range: 1 1/2-1 9/16 x 1 1/2-1 9/16 x 9 3/4-10 15/16"

Genuine Mahogany

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: W44097

$48.10

C 1 3/4 x 6 15/16 x 19"

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: W44094

$20.50

B 15/16 x 4 x 26 3/16"

Lebanese Cedar

This is one of the true Cedars. There are more than 50 references to Lebanese Cedar in the Bible. Psalms 92:12-"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a Cedar of Lebanon". Because of its durability the Egyptians used it for making mummy cases. Carvings of Cedar have been unearthed in ancient tombs still in excellent condition. These boards are from a tree grown as an ornamental in England. The wood has a crisp texture and a lovely, aromatic scent that is very long lasting.

Item Number: W44088

$

A sold x x

$35.40

D 2 3/4 x 4 7/16 x 10 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: W44082

$38.55

A 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 7 11/16"

$58.90

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

$59.70

E 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 10 3/16"

Brazilian Satinwood/Yellowheart

Also called Pau Amarello and Yellowheart, the heartwood is a bright yellow color deepening slightly with age. Fairly hard and heavy, easy to work, and capable of taking a high polish.

Item Number: W44077

$51.15

A 1 x 5 1/2 x 29 3/4"

$38.45

B 13/16 x 5 x 30 1/4"

$41.55

C 7/8 x 5 x 30 3/8"

$66.00

D 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 31 1/8"

$57.10

E 7/8 x 5 x 41 3/4"

Figured Black Mesquite

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: W44076

$301.40

B 1 15/16 x 5 7/8 x 38 1/8"

Freijo

Also called Jennywood, our stock is from Brazil. Freijo is olive-brown to golden brown in color, similar to Teak, occasionally with darker stripes. It has large, flaky, lustrous medullary rays on the quartersawn surfaces. Moderately hard and heavy, dimensionally stable, it works easily and takes a beautiful finish. Used for furniture and cabinets, millwork, msuical instruments and turnery projects.

Item Number: W44073

$103.50

A 2 11/16 x 7 x 36"

Honduras Rosewood Thins

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: W44071

$25.00

A 5/16 x 2 13/16 x 30"

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: W44070

African Padouk

This brick-red colored West African hardwood was once one of the more common imported hardwoods but has become increasingly scarce in the last couple of years. It is easy to work, takes a nice polish and is dimensionally stable.

Item Number: W44067

Castello Boxwood

Castello Boxwood, though not a true Buxus species, still has a very fine texture and a lovely light canary yellow color. This is truly a dream wood to mill.It is an excellent turnery wood, capable of very fine detail. Also very popular for making scale timbers and other parts for model ships. Air-dried.

Item Number: W44065

$62.60

A 2 5/16 x 2 7/8 x 30 1/8"

$137.80

C 2 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 28 9/16"

$141.55

D 2 5/16 x 6 1/2 x 30 1/8"

Figured European Pearwood Charcuterie Board Blanks

Almost all Pearwood imported into the U.S.A. has been steamed to bring out a more pinkish-red color and to prevent drying stresses. Formerly the wood was used for carving, turning, drawing instruments, wood engravings, textile printing blocks, and tool handles. Stained black it is an excellent substitute for Ebony. Contemporary uses include woodwinds such as recorders, furniture, kitchen accessories, jewelry and other boxes, and architectural uses such as paneling and doors.

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

Item Number: W44061

$40.00

A 7/8 x up to 9 x 20 5/8"

$40.00

B 7/8 x up to 8 3/4 x 20 3/8"

Figured European Pearwood

Almost all Pearwood imported into the U.S.A. has been steamed to bring out a more pinkish-red color and to prevent drying stresses. Formerly the wood was used for carving, turning, drawing instruments, wood engravings, textile printing blocks, and tool handles. Stained black it is an excellent substitute for Ebony. Contemporary uses include woodwinds such as recorders, furniture, kitchen accessories, jewelry and other boxes, and architectural uses such as paneling and doors.

Item Number: W44059

$178.50

A 3 1/16 x 8 3/16 x 20 1/2"

$182.60

B 3 1/16 x 8 3/8 x 20 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: W44057

$30.00

A 1 x 1 1/2 x 5"

$75.00

E 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 21 9/16"

$125.00

F 1 3/8 x 2 x 15 7/8"

Wild Olivewood Pen Blank Bundles

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.

6 pieces per bundle.gvb

Item Number: W44051

$15.00

C ea. pc. 3/4 x 3/4 x 5 9/16"

Wild Olivewood Turning Squares

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: W44050

$15.80

B 2 x 2 x 7 9/16"

$18.75

C 2 x 2 x 9"

$37.10

F 2 5/16 x 2 5/16 x 13 5/16"

Wild Olivewood Turning Squares

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: W44049

$9.00

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

$10.70

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 9 15/16"

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: W44048

$9.00

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

$18.20

F 1 1/16 x 2 9/16 x 12 13/16"

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: W44047

$9.20

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

$9.30

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

$14.10

C 1 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 10 1/8"

$27.00

E 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 11 5/8"

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: W44046

$86.95

E 1 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 23 13/16"

Wild Olivewood Bowl Blanks

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.

All of these blanks have some slight surface checks on one face. They should mostly turn off and as such, cutting them off would reduce the over all thickness of these pieces. See the closeup image for a better look at the defects. Priced accordingly.

Item Number: W44045

$45.35

A 3 5/8 x 6 x 6"

$44.55

B 3 9/16 x 6 x 6"

$46.10

C 3 11/16 x 6 x 6"

Ceylon Satinwood

This wood is primarily from Sri Lanka and has been a valuable wood of commerce for several centuries. The wood has a look that begs it to be touched. When finely polished and finished Satinwood has a smooth, silky feel with a lustrous depth.

Item Number: W44041

$

A sold x x

$31.10

B 1 5/8 x 3 3/8 x 18 1/8"

$42.55

D 1 x 5 3/8 x 25 5/16"

Black Mesquite Turning Squares

Air dried.

A has curly and crotch figure.
B has some tiny, old bug holes that will turn off. Light curly figure.
D has light figure.

Item Number: W44037

$48.90

A 3 x 3 x 17 3/8"

$46.45

C 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 24 1/4"

$72.40

D 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 26 11/16"

Black Mesquite Turning Squares

Air-dried.

E is figured.

Item Number: W44036

$14.40

A 3 x 3 x 5 3/4"

$21.60

B 3 x 3 x 8 5/8"

$37.20

D 3 x 3 x 14 7/8"

$60.30

E 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 19 3/4"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W44032

$52.45

E 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 10 13/16"

$44.15

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

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W44031

$27.20

B 3 x 3 x 7 1/4"

Camphor Burl Bundle & Turning Squares

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.

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W44030

$24.65

E 3 x 3 x 7 7/8"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares

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: W44029

$15.45

A 2 x 2 x 9 1/4"

$17.30

B 2 x 2 x 10 3/8"

$17.95

C 2 x 2 x 10 3/4"

$27.75

G 2 x 2 x 16 5/8"

$27.75

H 2 x 2 x 16 5/8"

Camphor Burl Turning Squares Bundles

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.

A has 3 pieces.
B has 3 pieces.
C has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W44028

$20.00

B range: 1 9/16-1 3/4 x 1 9/16-1 3/4 x 9 1/8-11 1/4"

Desert Ironwood Burl

Desert Ironwood is found only in southwestern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. This desert tree attains a height of 25 feet with a diameter seldom over 18 inches. It is one of the heaviest woods found in North America. The dense heartwood varies in color from a light tan to golden brown to chocolate brown often with darker striping. The best colored material comes from dead trees/logs that may have lain on the desert floor for decades. The wood generally contains many defects but most can be repaired with cyanoacrylate (super) glues. The wood is difficult to work because of its hardness, but takes a beautiful, glassy-smooth polish.

This block has quite a few defects, but still has a lot of usable material for smaller items like jewelry or some knife handle blanks. See close up photos for a better idea of the defects.

Item Number: W44026

Tambootie Turning Squares

Also called African Sandalwood, this is a very aromatic wood, hard and heavy and takes a high polish.

Item Number: W44023

$7.05

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 9"

$7.10

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

$8.75

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

$10.65

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

$13.00

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

Tambootie Turning Squares

Also called African Sandalwood, this is a very aromatic wood, hard and heavy and takes a high polish.

Item Number: W44022

$5.35

A 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 7 7/16"

$7.55

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

$7.45

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

$15.55

D 2 x 2 x 11 3/16"

$17.45

E 2 x 2 x 12 9/16"

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: W44021

$8.90

A 1/2 x 2 x 15"

$9.95

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

$30.25

E 3/4 x 5 13/16 x 11 3/4"

Lightly 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: W44014