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Lignum Vitae
Guaiacum officinale is the World's densest species! Smelling of vanilla and honey, it is a unique wood that is great for turning projects and is difficult to obtain! It's oily properties have long been taken advantage of for bearings, propeller shafts, and insulators. When friction (heat) occurs against this wood, the guiac become fluid and acts as a lubricant, actually reducing friction and heat when used in bearings and similar applications; as the temperature decreases the guiac is pulled back into pores. Lignum Vitae is excellent for use where mechanical lubricant is difficult or impossible to apply. A suitable substitute is Vera or Argentine Lignum Vitae. It is the World's second densest wood and is usually half or less expensive. Guaiacum officinale is protected under Cites and can only be shipped out of the US with special permits. Central America.
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Argentine Lignum Vitae 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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Lignum VitaeNote: this product cannot be shipped outside the US.
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