Borneo Rosewood

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. All three of these have nice colors.  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed.  These are ideal for vessel blanks!  Twice turned method would work nicely.  All have rough edges / faces that will turn clean.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.

BORNEO ROSEWOOD: Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands. W13911: Live edge on corner. Will turn off.

KHAMPHI ROSEWOOD: Dalbergia cultrata, also called “cultrata rosewood”, is from Southeast Asia in what has been in the past a politically unstable environment. It is still dangerous to travel there to buy exotic timbers because of leftover war munitions that have not been removed because the cost of mine sweeping is deemed to high. As a result many people in these countries are injured or killed every year. The wood is used for marimbas and other instruments. The tap tone is very bright and projects well. It is remarkably similar in density and tone to the revered Brazilian rosewood. W13910: 7″ split on one end.

Partially air dried for 1-1/2 years.  Wax sealed.  Some have contrasting sapwood edges!

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. Partially air dried for 1-1/2 years.  Wax sealed.  Some have contrasting sapwood edges! W13915: Crotch Figure!

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. Partially air dried for 1-1/2 years.  Wax sealed.  Some have contrasting sapwood edges!

BORNEO ROSEWOOD: Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.

KHAMPHI ROSEWOOD: Dalbergia cultrata, also called “cultrata rosewood”, is from Southeast Asia in what has been in the past a politically unstable environment. It is still dangerous to travel there to buy exotic timbers because of leftover war munitions that have not been removed because the cost of mine sweeping is deemed to high. As a result many people in these countries are injured or killed every year. The wood is used for marimbas and other instruments. The tap tone is very bright and projects well. It is remarkably similar in density and tone to the revered Brazilian rosewood. W13199: Slight live rounded edge.

A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed. W13202: 3/4″ soft black spot 1″ from one end.  This should easily turn away if used for the base of a bowl.  W13203: A few very shallow surface checks on one face that will turn off. W13204: Incredible size and color.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed. W13206: Check down one face.  This should turn away.  We tallied it out of the price.  Large vessel blank!

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed. W13224:  Two 1/4″ knots in the center of one face that will turn away if used for the rim of the bowl. W13225: 1/4″ knot in one face.  This should easily turn away if used for the base of a bowl.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed. W13227: 1″ end split.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia. A great wood with closed grain and interesting color bands.  Excellent for turning!  Air dried for 2 years and wax sealed.

Emanating From Asia, this unique species (though not a true rosewood) shares many of the same colors and working properties of the true Dalbergias. The wood ranges in color from warm oranges and reds to almost black streaks. The streaks are very defined, unlike many woods. The wood is a bit stringy on the edges when milled but sanding or scraping removes this with little effort. This is one of our new favorites that is becoming popular quickly! Limited supply. Asia.  A nice batch of dry lumber with outstanding colors.  Wax sealed ends.  A few small pin holes in only a few pieces.