Bubinga is an exotic wood from Central Africa. It is initially pinky-red, but darkens with age. It is popular for tool handles, decorative veneers, turnery, boatbuilding, knife handles, and can be used as an alternative to rosewood.
Also Known As: Kevazingo & African Rosewood Primary Origin: Equatorial Africa Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 22 oz Janka Hardness: 2,410 lbf Rupture Strength: 24,410 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 2,670,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 10,990 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
Not Available Basic Price: $83.00
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Cumaru
Cumaru tends to be a medium to dark brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue; some pieces may have streaks of yellowish or greenish brown. It is extremely stiff, strong, and hard, lending itself well to a variety of applications. It is sometimes used in place of the much more scarce Lignum Vitae.
Also Known As: Brazilian Teak & Tonka Bean Primary Origin: Northern South America Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 27 oz Janka Hardness: 3,330 lbf Rupture Strength: 25,390 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 3,237,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 13,850 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
In Stock Basic Price: $100.00
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IPE
Ipe is from Central and South America. It can vary in color from a reddish brown, to a more yellowish olive brown, to a dark blackish brown; sometimes with contrasting darker brown/black stripes. It can be difficult to distinguish visually from Cumaru, another dense South American timber, though Ipe tends to be darker.
Also Known As: Brazilian Walnut & Lapacho Primary Origin: Central / South America Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 27 oz Janka Hardness: 3,510 lbf Rupture Strength: 25,660 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 3,200,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 13,600 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
In Stock Basic Price: $109.00
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Olivewood
Olivewood is an exotic wood that is native to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It has a sentimental and religious significance to several cultures and religions. The wood is hard and strong, and has fantastic working characteristics, making it a favorite for wood turning and carving. What makes this hardwood so unique is the extraordinary grain pattern of each individual piece, as well as the distinctive and inviting fragrance that it gives off. It even becomes darker, richer, and more beautiful in color as it ages! It has long been a favorite for religious, historical, and artistic artifacts. It finishes very smoothly, to a high polish.
Primary Origin: Europe / Eastern Africa Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 17 oz Janka Hardness: 2,700 lbf Rupture Strength: 22,530 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 2,577,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 11,180 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
Not Available Basic Price: $89.00
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Osage Orange
Osage Orange is an exotic wood from South America that is very dense. It is popular for turnery, handles, musical instruments and custom bows.
Also Known As: Bois d'arc & Horse or Hedge Apple Primary Origin: South / Central United States Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 23 oz Janka Hardness: 2,760 lbf Rupture Strength: 18,650 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 1,689,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 9,380 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
In Stock Basic Price: $91.00
(Price shown includes Brass Top, Shaft & HD Rubber Tip)
Purpleheart
When Purpleheart is freshly cut the heartwood is a dull grayish/purplish brown. Upon exposure the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple. This color-shift can be slowed and minimized by using a UV inhibiting finish on the wood.
Also Known As: Amaranth, Roxinho & Violeta Primary Origin: Mexico / Southern Brazil Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 25 oz Janka Hardness: 2,390 lbf Rupture Strength: 22,000 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 2,937,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 12,140 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
In Stock Basic Price: $93.00
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Santos Mahogany
Santos Mahogany has a fair degree of color variation between their boards, ranging from a lighter golden brown to a darker purplish red or burgundy. The color tends to turn more red/purple with age.
Also Known As: Cabreuva Primary Origin: South America & Mexico Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 21 oz Janka Hardness: 2,400 lbf Rupture Strength: 21,570 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 2,380,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 11,680 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
In Stock Basic Price: $119.00
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Wenge
Wenge is dark enough to be used as a substitute for ebony. It is medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish hue, with nearly black streaks. Upon application of a wood finish (particularly an oil finish) the wood can become nearly black.
Primary Origin: Central Africa Appx weight (1" dia x 37" long unbuilt shaft only): 23 oz Janka Hardness: 1,930 lbf Rupture Strength: 21,990 lbf/in2 Elasticity: 2,550,000 lbf/in2 Crushing Strength: 11,710 lbf/in2 Endangered Species: Yes Status:
Not Available Basic Price: $93.00
(Price shown includes Brass Top, Shaft & HD Rubber Tip)
