Thuya Burl Knife Handle Scales

This comes from the Atlas mountains in Morocco and has a beautiful golden chatoyance. Its color varies from a rich, lustrous golden brown to nearly black. Thuya burl is hard and dense with a high oil content, but tends to be brittle. The eyes, perfectly round, are scattered about in some burls like the figure in bird's-eye maple; in others they are grouped as islands. Due to it's desert occurrence, the wood sometimes contains small defects or inclusions but most can be repaired with cyanoacrylate (super) glues. A rare species, this exquisite wood is used for inlays, small boxes, turnery, and precious objects.

Item Number: W43885

Thuya Burl Knife Handle Scales

This comes from the Atlas mountains in Morocco and has a beautiful golden chatoyance. Its color varies from a rich, lustrous golden brown to nearly black. Thuya burl is hard and dense with a high oil content, but tends to be brittle. The eyes, perfectly round, are scattered about in some burls like the figure in bird's-eye maple; in others they are grouped as islands. Due to it's desert occurrence, the wood sometimes contains small defects or inclusions but most can be repaired with cyanoacrylate (super) glues. A rare species, this exquisite wood is used for inlays, small boxes, turnery, and precious objects.

Item Number: W43884

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: W43883

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: W43881

$153.25

D 2 7/8 x 7 11/16 x 22 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: W43880

$60.85

D 2 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 9 15/16"

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: W43879

$8.45

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

$9.70

E 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 4 1/2"

$24.55

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

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.

Item Number: W43878

Figured Claro Walnut

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: W43877

Figured Claro Walnut

A tree found in Southern Oregon and Northern California with the best material coming from the San Joaquin Valley. Lighter in color than Eastern Black Walnut (Juglans regia) it is often found with curly and quilted figure. Burly stumps are also a valuable source of wood for veneers, gunstocks, and wood turning blanks.

Item Number: W43876

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: W43875

Figured 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: W43874

$35.00

B 5/16 x 3 7/16 x 29 9/16"

$35.00

E 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 29 1/4"

Malagasy Ebony

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species is on the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

Item Number: W43870

$66.20

A 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 22"

$73.15

B 1 x 2 3/16 x 21 7/8"

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: W43869

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: W43868

$23.25

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11"

$23.90

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11 5/16"

$25.35

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 12"

$30.20

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

$33.20

G 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 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: W43867

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: W43866

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: W43864

Figured Bubinga

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.

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

Item Number: W43863

$26.90

E 1 9/16 x 3 5/16 x 21 3/8"

$41.35

F 1 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 25"

Figured Hawaiian Koa

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

Item Number: W43862

$120.00

C 1 15/16 x 3 1/4 x 27 7/16"

$154.50

D 1 11/16 x 4 11/16 x 28 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: W43865

Lignum Vitae

One of the world's densest and oiliest woods. The green to greenish-brown heartwood weighs between 80 to 90 lbs/cubic foot. Long used for its self-lubricating qualities in marine applications such as propeller shaft and rudder shaft bearings, it is also thought to have medicinal and healing properties. Its oily nature makes it difficult to glue but makes it a fantastic turning wood.

Any Lignum Vitae on our site is genuine Lignum, not Verawood. We also have Verawood in stock and will be labeled as such on the website.

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

Item Number: W43855

$33.15

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

$79.85

F 1 1/8 x 3 9/16 x 16 7/8"

Lignum Vitae

One of the world's densest and oiliest woods. The green to greenish-brown heartwood weighs between 80 to 90 lbs/cubic foot. Long used for its self-lubricating qualities in marine applications such as propeller shaft and rudder shaft bearings, it is also thought to have medicinal and healing properties. Its oily nature makes it difficult to glue but makes it a fantastic turning wood.

Any Lignum Vitae on our site is genuine Lignum, not Verawood. We also have Verawood in stock and will be labeled as such on the website.

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

Item Number: W43854

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: W43853

Figured Ceylon Satinwood Turning Squares

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: W43852

$42.85

F 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 18 1/8"

$59.10

G 3 x 3 x 21"

Camphor Burl 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.

Item Number: W43851

$96.70

C 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2"

Camphor Burl Bundle & Blocks

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: W43848

Malagasy Ebony

This Ebony is unsurpassed for its beauty and blackness. It is fairly fine-textured and takes a high polish. Finest ebony in the world. Rare.

This species is on the CITES list and as a consequence, we are limiting sales to the United States only.

Item Number: W43839

$127.25

A 1 1/4 x 2 13/16 x 23 11/16"

$104.40

B 1 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 24 1/2"

$125.25

C 1 3/16 x 2 15/16 x 23 1/2"

Lignum Vitae Turning Squares

One of the world's densest and oiliest woods. The green to greenish-brown heartwood weighs between 80 to 90 lbs/cubic foot. Long used for its self-lubricating qualities in marine applications such as propeller shaft and rudder shaft bearings, it is also thought to have medicinal and healing properties. Its oily nature makes it difficult to glue but makes it a fantastic turning wood.

Any Lignum Vitae on our site is genuine Lignum, not Verawood. We also have Verawood in stock and will be labeled as such on the website.

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

Item Number: W43837

Pau Rosa

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

Item Number: W43834

$32.45

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

$39.05

C 1 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 23 7/16"

$44.25

D 1 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 22 11/16"

$63.50

E 1 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 25 13/16"

Mexican Cocobolo

The wood is very oily which makes it difficult to glue but on the plus side the oiliness makes it easy to produce a fantastic polish on finished pieces. Wear a respirator mask when working Cocobolo as the dust can produce asthma-like reactions. Cocobolo is a small to medium sized tree and is found mainly in Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

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

Item Number: W43841

$87.10

B 1 3/16 x 3 7/16 x 34 1/8"

$71.60

C 1 1/8 x 2 13/16 x 36 3/16"

$105.00

E 1 1/8 x 3 7/16 x 37"

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: W43835

$33.55

A 2 7/8 x 4 1/16 x 9 3/16"

$39.40

B 2 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 10 7/8"

$53.05

D 2 15/16 x 4 13/16 x 12"

$45.50

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

$61.85

F 2 15/16 x 5 1/2 x 12 1/4"

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: W43833

$9.85

B 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 11 1/4"

$51.00

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

$44.65

E 1 5/16 x 3 13/16 x 19 3/4"

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: W43832

$45.00

C 1 3/4 x 5 1/8 x 9 5/8"

$42.95

D 1 5/8 x 6 1/16 x 13 15/16"

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: W43831

$85.15

B 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 14 3/8"

$102.70

D 2 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 23 7/16"

$196.50

E 3 x 5 15/16 x 24 7/16"

$230.50

F 3 1/2 x 6 x 24 5/16"

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: W43826

$26.65

D 13/16 x 4 1/4 x 37"

Camatillo

Also called Para Kingwood & Mexican Kingwood. The deep purple heartwood is oily and takes an incredible polish with a smoothness pleasing to the fingertips.

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

Item Number: W43824

Brazilian Bloodwood

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

Item Number: W43822

$31.35

C 1 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 34 3/8"

Santos Rosewood

This wood has gained in popularity since the early 1990's when Brazilian Rosewood was designated an endangered species. Furniture manufacturers used it as a Brazilian Rosewood substitute but it stands on its own as an instrument tone wood.

Item Number: W43821

$42.90

B 1 x 3 11/16 x 41 7/8"

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: W43825

$

A x x

Wild African 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: W43818

Pau Ferro

This wood has gained in popularity since the early 1990's when Brazilian Rosewood was designated an endangered species. Furniture manufacturers used it as a Brazilian Rosewood substitute but it stands on its own as an instrument tone wood.

Item Number: W43817

$10.00

A 2 x 2 x 8"

$17.80

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

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: W43816

$19.80

A 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 24 5/8"

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: W43815

Fishtail Oak

Similar to Brazilian Lacewood but a bit denser with a darker reddish-brown color. Beautiful, lustrous grain with big, silvery medullary rays on the quartersawn face. This species comes from Australia.

Item Number: W43812

$64.15

A 1 15/16 x 4 7/8 x 24 7/16"

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: W43810

$29.25

C 1 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 33 1/4"

$29.65

G 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 29 1/8"

Pau Rosa

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

Item Number: W43814

$57.15

C 1 5/8 x 5 x 22 1/2"

$54.10

D 1 11/16 x 4 1/4 x 24 1/8"

$56.75

E 1 3/4 x 4 7/16 x 23 3/8"

$

F x x

Fishtail Oak

Similar to Brazilian Lacewood but a bit denser with a darker reddish-brown color. Beautiful, lustrous grain with big, silvery medullary rays on the quartersawn face. This species comes from Australia.

Item Number: W43811

$

A x x

$28.00

C 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 23"

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: W43809

$14.55

A 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 14 7/16"

$15.50

B 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 19 1/16"

$21.60

C 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 18 15/16"

$18.05

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

$41.20

G 1 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 16 7/8"

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: W43808

$9.85

A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 9/16"

$18.85

D 2 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 7 1/2"

$34.35

E 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 13 1/16"

Chakte-kok Bowl Blanks

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: W43807

$21.40

B 2 7/8 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8"