Figured African Blackwood Turning Squares

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.

B has bird's-eyes.
C is not square.

Item Number: W42773

$50.00

B 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 10"

$26.35

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

$31.55

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

Cocobolo Turning Square

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: W42771

Mexican Cocobolo Turning Squares

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: W42770

Mexican Cocobolo Turning Squares

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: W42769

Mexican Cocobolo Turning Squares

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: W42768

$30.00

B 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 12"

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.

These are nicely black.

Item Number: W42766

$33.75

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16"

$37.45

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

Lignum Vitae Turning Squares & Board

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.

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

Item Number: W42764

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: W42755

Zebrawood Turning Squares

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

Item Number: W42752

Lightly Figured African Blackwood Turning Square

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.

Item Number: W42748

Pernambuco Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Also called Ibirapitanga and Pau Brazil, this once important dyewood gave origin to the name of Brazil. It is now facing extinction over most of its growth area and is listed by CITES as endangered. The color of the heartwood is yellowish-brown to orange and is fine-grained, hard, and heavy. Rare.

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

Item Number: W42740

$41.35

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 24 3/8"

$39.10

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 25"

$42.85

H 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 25 1/4"

Pernambuco Turning Squares

Also called Ibirapitanga and Pau Brazil, this once important dyewood gave origin to the name of Brazil. It is now facing extinction over most of its growth area and is listed by CITES as endangered. The color of the heartwood is yellowish-brown to orange and is fine-grained, hard, and heavy. Rare.

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

A has a flamed figure.
C has an inclusion on one face which may or may not turn off

Item Number: W42739

Pernambuco Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Also called Ibirapitanga and Pau Brazil, this once important dyewood gave origin to the name of Brazil. It is now facing extinction over most of its growth area and is listed by CITES as endangered. The color of the heartwood is yellowish-brown to orange and is fine-grained, hard, and heavy. Rare.

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

Item Number: W42738

$33.50

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

$

D sold x x

$34.70

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 3/16"

$39.55

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 23 5/16"

$43.35

G 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 25 9/16"

Figured Pernambuco Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

Also called Ibirapitanga and Pau Brazil, this once important dyewood gave origin to the name of Brazil. It is now facing extinction over most of its growth area and is listed by CITES as endangered. The color of the heartwood is yellowish-brown to orange and is fine-grained, hard, and heavy. Rare.

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

Item Number: W42737

$25.00

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 16"

$31.35

C 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 20 1/16"

$37.60

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

German Apple Turning Squares

Item Number: W42731

$

B sold x x

$

C sold x x

$

D sold x x

$

E sold x x

Snakewood Turning Squares

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: W42730

$40.00

A 1 x 1 x 8 5/8"

$

D sold x x

New Guinea Striped Ebony Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W42722

$29.10

B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 20 3/16"

New Guinea Striped Ebony Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood originated from a small, sparsely inhabited island off the east coast of New Guinea. Some of these trees grow to enormous dimensions. One of the first logs we received from here was 3 1/2 feet in diameter, 18 feet long, and weighed 7 tons. It is fine-grained and takes a glassy smooth finish. Most of these pieces have a "marble-cake" look to the end grain that is outstanding.

Item Number: W42721

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: W42716

$70.35

A 5 x 5 x 9"

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: W42714

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: W42699

$22.30

G 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 15 1/2"

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: W42697

$17.05

C 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 6 5/16"

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: W42690

$11.65

E 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 7/8"

$12.60

F 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 19 1/8"

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: W42689

$10.30

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

$44.45

C 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 x 10 5/16"

Brazilian Bloodwood 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.

Item Number: W42688

$18.30

D 3 x 3 x 6 1/2"

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: W42687

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: W42686

Honduras Rosewood Turning Squares

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: W42672

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: W42671

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: W42668

$11.75

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

$34.45

E 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 15"

Bubinga Turning Cubes

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: W42666

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: W42653

$77.30

G 5 3/16 x 5 3/16 x 9 3/16"

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.

Item Number: W42636

$15.55

A 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 10 1/2"

$17.95

C 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 12 1/8"

$30.75

G 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 10 1/4"

Chakte-viga Turning Squares

Found in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and related to Pernambuco (Guilandina echinata). It is sought after for house posts in Mexico as it is said to be impervious to termites and other insect pests. It is a lovely light to dark orange color, is fairly hard and heavy, and is capable of taking a very high polish. Rare.

Item Number: W42635

$47.40

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

Figured Narra Turning Squares

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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: W42627

$15.15

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

$17.05

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

$34.60

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18 7/16"

$35.40

H 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 18 7/8"

Figured Narra Turning Squares

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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: W42626

$8.15

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

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: W42621

$18.70

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

$16.75

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

$27.60

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

$37.70

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

$55.85

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

$57.60

G 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 14 7/16"

Chakte-kok Bundle & 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.

A has 3 pieces.

Item Number: W42617

$18.25

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 21 1/2"

$18.45

G 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 23 9/16"

Black Palm Turning Squares

These are large palms, often up to 70 or 80 feet tall found in Asia, Central America and West Africa. When first felled they are often split into long beams and are used locally for canoes and drums. The wood, especially in older trees, is very hard and durable and consists of numerous fine, black fibers crowded densely together and surrounded by lighter colored, less dense material. The end grain gives the effect of lizard or snake skin. The densest wood is found on the outside of the trees and gets progressively softer towards the middle. Locally it is used for roof beams, bridges, and telephone poles, and is resistant to salt water, termites, and fungi. It takes a fine polish and is used for walking sticks, decorative handles, and boxes.

Item Number: W42613

$27.65

D 2 x 2 x 19 7/8"

Black Palm Turning Squares

These are large palms, often up to 70 or 80 feet tall found in Asia, Central America and West Africa. When first felled they are often split into long beams and are used locally for canoes and drums. The wood, especially in older trees, is very hard and durable and consists of numerous fine, black fibers crowded densely together and surrounded by lighter colored, less dense material. The end grain gives the effect of lizard or snake skin. The densest wood is found on the outside of the trees and gets progressively softer towards the middle. Locally it is used for roof beams, bridges, and telephone poles, and is resistant to salt water, termites, and fungi. It takes a fine polish and is used for walking sticks, decorative handles, and boxes.

Item Number: W42612

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42611

$35.90

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 19 1/8"

$38.15

B 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 3/4"

$45.00

C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 5/8"

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42610

$50.00

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

$60.00

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 21 3/8"

$60.00

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 9/16"

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42609

$60.00

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

Bee's-wing Figured Narra Turning Squares/Pool Cue Blanks

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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.

Please take a look at the all the photos. This species is hard to orient in a way that shows off the figure. These are some of the most beautifully figured pieces we have seen in a long time. Quite rare to have squares this highly figured in this species. If a square is priced higher than the others, it is because it has absolutely excellent figure.

Item Number: W42608

$45.00

A 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 22 9/16"

$45.00

D 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 9/16"

$45.00

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 22 1/2"

Masur Birch Turning Squares

Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.

Item Number: W42598

$35.15

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

$46.45

D 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 1/4"

$47.05

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 1/2"

$46.60

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 5/16"

$47.05

G 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 18 1/2"

Masur Birch Turning Squares

Also called Alpine Burl or Karelian Burl after the Finnish province of Karelia where it is often found. The high figure found in this wood is caused when the tree heals the damage done by an invasive boring beetle. The beetle infestation leaves the trees stunted and sometimes deformed but produces wood with small twists and swirls that highlight the darker, burly figure. Rare.

Item Number: W42597

$32.85

A 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14"

$34.90

B 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 7/8"

$38.15

C 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 15"

$37.20

E 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 14 5/8"

$34.90

F 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 14 7/8"

$37.85

G 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 14 7/8"

Figured Narra Turning Squares

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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: W42576

$17.25

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

$20.05

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

$24.05

F 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 11 13/16"

Figured Narra Turning Squares

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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: W42575

$22.90

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

Figured Narra Turning Squares

This wood is also called New Guinea Rosewood. It is a beautiful, highly lustrous redish-orange color sometimes with darker streaks. The figure is classic bee's-wing mottle. 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: W42573

$20.00

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

$46.45

C 2 x 2 x 13 3/8"

Snakewood Turning Squares

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.

D has a waney corner.

Item Number: W42566