Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. We were able to obtain a beautiful batch of burls that we painstaking cut into popular sizes. These are the finest quality blanks that we have had in years. They have dried for the last 4 years or more and have little to no moisture. Knife scales and pistol grips were cut from the tightest, smallest eyes in the lot. This is incredible wood that will not last long! All pieces have been sealed with Shellac, not wax!
Twisting things up with Amboyna Burl!
Pterocarpus indicus Amboyna may also be called: Kiabooca or Angsana. Originally emanating from the Island of Amboyna, it is also from Borneo and other South East Asian countries. The name Kiabooca means twisted wood which refers to the burls that are produced. Once available in quantity in the Empire period from 1804 through 1815. Used primarily for furniture. Amboyna has become a rarity that is very scarce and is even difficult to obtain in veneer form in America. The wood is dense and course making it difficult to work and finish. Despite the shortcomings of the workability of this species it turns satisfactorily and takes a nice high polish. Amboyna is The World's most popular and sought after burl thus leading to a short supply. We were able to obtain a beautiful batch of burls that we painstaking cut into popular sizes. These are the finest quality blanks that we have had in years. They have dried for the last 4 years or more and have little to no moisture. Knife scales and pistol grips were cut from the tightest, smallest eyes in the lot. This is incredible wood that will not last long! All pieces have been sealed with Shellac, not wax!