Chechen is also known as Black poisonwood, Caribbean rosewood, Chechen, and others.  It is not a true rosewood but has a similar high polish possible when finished.  There is a two tone grain pattern that is also similar to the rosewoods.  This species is used for furniture, cabinets, Jewelry boxes, and humidors.  Colors range from browns, pink, reds, golden, and black. Central America

Chechen is also known as Black poison wood, Caribbean rosewood, Chechen, and others. It is not a true rosewood but has a similar high polish possible when finished. There is a two tone grain pattern that is also similar to the rosewoods. This species is used for furniture, cabinets, Jewelry boxes, and humidors. Colors range from browns, pink, reds, golden, and black. There is some planer hit and miss. There is nice color and figure. 1/8" bow.

12-18-09-6856A : $32.75

Size: 63" x 3-3/4" x 7/8"
Packaged weight: 8

Chechen

Chechen is also known as Black poisonwood, Caribbean rosewood, Chechen, and others. It is not a true rosewood but has a similar high polish possible when finished. There is a two tone grain pattern that is also similar to the rosewoods. This species is used for furniture, cabinets, Jewelry boxes, and humidors. Colors range from browns, pink, reds, golden, and black. This is a beautiful board with lots of great colors and figure!

11-4-09-5962A : $47.65

Size: 58-3/8" x 4-15/16" x 1"
Packaged weight: 10

Chechen

Chechen is also known as Black poisonwood, Caribbean rosewood, Chechen, and others. It is not a true rosewood but has a similar high polish possible when finished. There is a two tone grain pattern that is also similar to the rosewoods. This species is used for furniture, cabinets, Jewelry boxes, and humidors. Colors range from browns, pink, reds, golden, and black.

11-4-09-5977A : $23.65

Although not a true ebony Brazilian Ebony is just as dense and has similar working properties with less of a tendancy to split. These are surfaced on two sides and air dried for 5 years.

10-26-09-5255A : $75

Sizes Range:
30-1/4" x 5" x 7/8"
20-3/8" x 5-3/8" x 1"
Packaged weight: 17

 
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We measured the largest and the smallest in this lot of 4 caribbean rosewood boards (chechen). Surfaced on two sides and air dried for the last 4 years. There are some surface checks on some ends and faces. Figure is present in some of the pieces. expect 60-70% usable.

8-14-09-3118A : $24.75

This is a nice lot of boards that has some very nice figure and color.
A few checks are present in burl eyes or on a face. Air dried for the last 3 years and surfaced on two sides. Mexico

7-15-09-3192A: $60.35
37-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 1"
26-5/8" x 4-3/8" x 7/8"
29-5/8" x 4-3/8" x 13/16"
Packaged weight: 13

Chechen
     
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This is a great 3 pack with lots of nice colors and figure! Surfaced on two sides, and kiln dried. There is planer hit and miss on two boards. Photos were taken outside and the boards were on the frosty ground and picked up a temporary grass pattern that is not present on the boards now. The best photo is what these boards look like. Dry and ready to use!
Weight 14 lbs


5-15-09-15A:$24.25
25" x 6" on wide and 4-1/2"
on narrow board x 7/8"

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Beautiful hardwood from Central America. Metopium browni. Nice colors - browns, goldens and reds! Great for projects such as boxes. Rift sawn, S2S. Air dried 3 years, ready to use. Scientific Name: Metopium browni. 1/4" crown.

9-12-08-5A:$23.25
61-3/8" x 3-3/4" x 15/16"