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Rosewood - Brazilian
Rosewood - Brazilian Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
With its outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, density, stability and resonance, it is easy to see why Brazilian Rosewood became the wood synonymous with "rosewood" in the world of both acoustic and electric guitar building, in the last century. It is also renowned for its use in fine furniture, cabinetry, as veneer and paneling, and more. Its wide popularity and huge demand led to its eventual placement on CITES Appendix I, back in early 1992. Not only is it illegal to import or export the wood from one country to another, but it is also illegal export finished products containing the legendary Dalbergia.The wood is typically a dark chocolate brown, although it can possess varying degrees of reddish or purplish tint, as well as having a variety of secondary colors sometimes woven in to its grains. Grain patterns can run the gamut -- from straight, to interlocked, wavy or irregular -- with a medium texture that can be quite porous. Brazilian Rosewood is generally considered a cooperative working wood, although its density requires sharp tools and blades. It finishes well and has a nice natural luster, although -- with its high natural oil content -- it can be difficult to glue.
cabinetry, flooring, furniture, musical Instruments, specialty items, turned objects, veneer
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Lime
Lime Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
Native to the UK and Europe, Lime wood works easily, glues well, takes stain and all finishing processes well. Inclined to be woolly, so requires thin, sharp cutting tools. Considered the finest wood for carving, this is the wood was made famous by Grinling Gibbons centuries ago in the royal courts and churches of England. It has the ability to resist splitting in any cutting direction. Also used for soundboards, piano keys and toys.
carving, musical Instruments, plywood, turned objects, veneer
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Lacewood
Lacewood Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
Leopardwood/Lacewood is so named for the tightly-grouped flecks which cover its surface. It is almost exclusively quartersawn, which displays its dramatic flecking in leopard-spot-like patterns (thus, the name). It is medium to dark, reddish brown in color.. Prior to being sanded, the flecked portion's slightly elevated positioning on the wood's surface gives it a true 3D look. It is fairly difficult to work and it's uneven texture can cause tearout issues when boards are planed.
cabinetry, fine furniture, musical Instruments, turned objects, veneer
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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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Greenheart
Greenheart Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
With a specific gravity of 1.03, Greenheart sinks in water. It is one of the heaviest timbers around, difficult to work, and splinters are poisonous. However, it is very durable and one of the best woods for use in a marine environment. Its low acid content means it has a very low corrosive effect on nails, spikes or metal fastenings. It comes from the Northeastern part of South America and as its name suggests, can present with greenish hues.
boatbuilding, decking, fishing rods, marine construction, pool cues, turned objects
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Cherry - European
Cherry - European Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
Sweet Cherry is one of the premier European furniture timbers. In theory it grows all over Europe and Great Britain, but can at times be difficult to source. It is easy to machine and work with but can be a bit difficult to stain, as results can be a bit blotchy. It bends well with steam and turns and carves well.
carving, furniture, 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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Agathis
Agathis Lumber @ Rarewoods SA
This fine grained lightweight timber from Australasia has a sheen to it unlike most other timbers. Grain can pick up during planing, but otherwise it works well. A durable timber which could be used for lightweight boatbuilding or cabinet work.
boatbuilding, cabinetry, musical Instruments, turned objects, veneer
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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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