African Blackwood takes an exceptional polish and threads extraordinarily well. Dark brown heartwood with bold, black streaks and hints of purple. Creamy white sapwood. It is very hard, but tools easily with minimal tear out.
Aripin is very easy to work. Its red-orange coloration darkens over time and oftentimes features an attractive iridescence.
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.
Argentine Lignum Vitae has a satiny feel and a spicy-sweet fragrance. It is incredibly dense and quite oily.
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.
East Indian Rosewood has graced the curving sides of countless guitars with its rich dark tone and gorgeous striped figure. Its density and stability also make it an excellent candidate for turning, and its high resin content allows for a fine polish.
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.
