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Orders placed after the 5th of December 2024 via our online shop that require machining will only be fulfilled next year. No orders can be processed from 18th December to 6th January during our annual shutdown.
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Ironwood - Black
Ironwood - Black Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
The Ironwood tree grows mainly in the Tsitsikamma forests around Knysna. With a Janka hardness of over 13000N, it can be a difficult timber to work, but it is very durable and extremely strong. It can be prone to cracking and splitting and pre-drilling is recommended when nailing or screwing. The variegated colour resembles Wild Olive (it comes from the same genus) somewhat and provides for stunning finished pieces.
boxes, crates, plywood, specialty wood items, trim, turned objects, veneer
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Igem
Igem Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
This species from the Philippines is from the same genus as our South African Yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius) and shares many of the same characteristics of said species. It is pale yellow and easy to work. It would make a wonderful floor or gorgeous ceiling, but we wouldn't recommend it for a high traffic area due to its lack of durability.
boxes, crates, plywood, specialty wood items, trim, turned objects, veneer
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Ash - European
Ash - European Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
Almost indistinguishable from American Ash in look, but often found in wider boards and whiter/clearer in colour. Suitable for countertops, cabinets, and interior furniture. A good timber for steam bending, and could be used for small parts on boats. Not particularly durable.
baseball bats, boxes, crates, flooring, millwork, tool handles, turned objects
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Abura
Abura Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
This light coloured timber from Tropical West Africa is used for interior work only, mainly shopfitting, but could be used for flooring, furniture etc. Not a structural timber due to its low density and lack of durability.
boxes, crates, plywood, small specialty wood items., trim, turned objects, veneer
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    Volume Primer

    Our bulk packs are sold in units of volume. (1 pack = 0.1m3).
    Depending on thickness and length you select, you will get a different effective total width. Depending on the widths we select, you will also get a different number of pcs.

    For example, 0.1m3 of 2.45m lengths will get you the following +- TOTAL WIDTH and +- PCS (assuming an average piece width of 140mm) for each thickness:

    M3LENGTHTHICKNESSTOTAL WIDTH+- PCS
    0.12.4526mm1570mm9-12
    0.12.4538mm1075mm6-9
    0.12.4550mm816mm4-7

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