Jelutong is a fine, straight grained, low density wood that is exceptionally suited for easy carving and turning while allowing fine details to be cut into it. This excellent wood can be easily turned, glued, stained, and finished. Jelutong is a large tree that can reach heights of 200 feet and up to 6’ in diameter. It grows in the forests of Malaysia, Borneo, and various regions in Southeast Asia. While available on the market in Southeast Asia, it is not commonly available in the United States. The wood grain is initially white, and then ages to a yellow brown with time. A beautiful luster is often present. The end grain shows no noticeable growth rings but has diffuse porous open grain in no specific pattern.

This piece was kiln dried and it is ready to use! This is a great carving wood, that also turns like butter!

This piece was kiln dried and it is ready to use! This is a great carving wood! There is a minor rough edge. There is a palm frawn incursion on the opposite end of the numbers on the end grain.

This piece was kiln dried and it is ready to use! This is a great carving wood, that also turns like butter!

A wonderful carving and turning wood, this thick Jelutong is ideal for many uses! It is dry and ready to use. There are Palm Fronds that pentrate straight down (see dark spots). These are very unique! If you would like a piece without the Palm Fronds give us a call (10 bf or 1 board min. order).

A wonderful carving and turning wood, this thick Jelutong is ideal for many uses! It is dry and ready to use. There are Palm Fronds that pentrate straight down (see dark spots). These are very unique! If you would like a piece without the Palm Fronds give us a call (10 bf or 1 board min. order).