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Bocote

Bocote

January 08, 2021

Bocote (Cordia elaeagnoides) is a small tree that typically produces lumber that is 3-7' long by 3-6" wide by 1-2" thick. It is logged by hand wit...

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Ziricote

Ziricote

December 18, 2020

This beautiful Ziricote wood has been kiln dried, surfaced on two sides, and may be sealed on the ends. Some lumber will have occasional very fain...

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Madrone Burl

Madrone Burl

October 02, 2020

Also known as Strawberry tree or Madrona, this beautiful Pacific hardwood has pink & tan colors with an occasional red streak. Green lumber is...

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Kingwood

Kingwood

September 25, 2020

Kingwood, Dalbergia cearensis, is a rare rosewood with violet/purple and light black streaks. From the Atlantic forest in Brazil, Kingwood has bee...

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Striped Bloodwood

Striped Bloodwood

September 18, 2020

Brosimum paraense. Commercial names include: cardinal wood, blood wood, satine, muiratiranga, satina, and satine rubanne. A dense fine grained woo...

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African Mahogany (Khaya)

African Mahogany (Khaya)

August 28, 2020

Khaya, or African Mahogany, (Khaya ivorensis) is a beautiful hardwood species from equatorial West Africa. It is similar in appearance and working ...

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Movingui

Movingui

August 21, 2020

From the Equatorial forests of Africa's Western Congo, Movingui (Distemonanthus benthamianus ) has beautiful deep & golden yellow colors. It is...

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Pernambuco

Pernambuco

August 14, 2020

Brazil wood or Pernambuco is a rare exotic hardwood that is a burnt reddish-orange color. It is noteworthy that Brazil was named after this wood du...

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Wenge

Wenge

June 05, 2020

Wenge is a dense wood from equatorial West Africa that has good working properties. It has been difficult to obtain over the last 10 years due to t...

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Curly European Ash

Curly European Ash

May 29, 2020

European Ash, Fraxinus excelsior, grows extensively through Europe and surrounding countries. It is a dense hardwood that has many uses ranging fro...

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