Bocote varies from light to golden brown and often features irregular markings. It works easily, polishes to a fine finish, and takes glue and stain well.
Chechen is a hard, dense, and tightly-grained wood ranging in color from amber to dark brown. An excellent turning species.
Cocobolo belongs to the Rosewood family. Ornamental turners prize its hardness, density and ability to hold fine detail.
Ebony features deep black tones, high luster, and can be polished to a gleaming, jet black finish, with smooth surfaces reminiscent of polished stone.
Katalox can vary greatly in coloration, but is generally characterized by dark purple and brown heartwood. Very dense and able to take a high natural polish.
Argentine Lignum Vitae has a satiny feel and a spicy-sweet fragrance. It is incredibly dense and quite oily.
Mopani is a fantastic turning wood. Because of its high oil content, it is very resistant to splitting and polishes well.
Olivewood has become a favorite of woodturners, due in large part to its exceptional grain, gorgeous nutty brown coloration, and high level of turnability.
Pink Ivory is prized for its excellent turning qualities and striking color. Initially a uniform pink tone, the heartwood acquires a deep copper-brown patina over time.
Redheart’s warm red tone and fine, uniform grain make it an ideal candidate for ornamental turnings. The wood is very easy to work and exhibits little tearout.
Honduran Rosewood features a combination of pinkish brown and dark and light streaks. Not overly lustrous, with medium to fine texture.
Tamboti is regarded by some as the most beautiful African hardwood. Rich dark brown heartwood, and a mottled, banded figure with breathtaking patterns. Very hard and lustrous, it has a sweet scent, turns beautifully, and takes a very high polish.
