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Argentine Lignum Vitae
The second densest wood in the world, Argentine Lignum Vitae is naturally green in color and full of oily properties that make it exceptional for turning. Color only ages more with time and especially with light exposure, yielding beautiful and very unique projects. The grain is slightly interlocked with fine, even texture. You'll love the polish this wood delivers. Delightful, perfume-like fragrance makes this wood even more enjoyable to work. Argentine Lignum Vitae is in a different Genus than Lignum Vitae, but both genera are classified in the same family: Zygophyllaceae. Both woods are extremely hard, heavy, oily and have similar colors and patterns. This wood cannot ship outside of the USA. Bulnesia sarmientoi
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Argentine Lignum Vitae Long Pen Blank - 3/4"
INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Argentine Lignum Vitae (Bulnesia sarmientoi) is a high quality timber that is native to South America, growing around the borders of Argentina, Bolivia & Paraguay. Also called Palo Santo, which means "holy wood" in Spanish, the heartwood in this wood ranges from brown, black to green with thin yellow sapwood that offers nice contrast. Most pieces appear green in color. This wood changes to a beautiful blue green hue when aged for a short period of time after working. Specific gravity of this species is between .92 and 1.1. This wood is highly fragrant, in fact, its oil of Guaiac (or guayacol) is used as an ingredient in perfumes. This oil is also appreciated for skin healing attributes and the healing of stomach problems. The wood turns to an absolute color reflective finish that is incredibly smooth. Ideal for use where lubrication is impractical or impossible and is great for use as bearings, pulleys and other mechanical applications. These blanks are dry and ready to use.
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Argentine Lignum Vitae Turning Square (12" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2")
INCLUDES 1 WOOD BLANK (several blanks are shown to indicate the range of color/grain to expect). Argentine Lignum Vitae (or Vera) is a high quality timber that is native to South America, growing around the borders of Argentina, Bolivia & Paraguay. This wood is highly fragrant, in fact, its oil of Guaiac (or guayacol) is used as an ingredient in perfumes. This oil is also appreciated for skin healing attributes and the healing of stomach problems. The wood turns to an absolute color reflective finish that is incredibly smooth. This wood has air dried for 1 year and contains residual moisture.