Exotic Woods
Our exotics come from all over the world and offer some very unique grains, colors, and patterns that you cant find anywhere else. Most of the exotics are surfaced 7/8, with a range of widths and lengths. We try to do the best to cater to your needs, because we understand your needs! We know that projects can be small and these woods can get expensive so we offer to cut the board for you and sell a minimum of 3-4’.
Afromosia
Also Known As: Devil’s Tree, African Teak
Source: West Africa
Density: Medium
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Light to Medium Brown
Comments: Like teak except not oily. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Avodire Quartersawn
Also Known As: Blondewood, African White Mahogany
Source: Ivory Coast
Density: Medium
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Cream to Pale Yellow
Comments: Magnificent blond wood, limited supply. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Birds Eye Maple
Also Known As: Sugar Maple, Curly Maple
Source: Eastern US / Canada
Density: Hard
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight
Color: Cream
Comments: Pinpoints. Available in stock in 4/4 and occasionally in 8/4 thickness.
Black Limba
Also Known As:
Source: Saire / Gabon
Density: Firm
Texture: Hard
Grain: Straight
Color: Cream to Pale Brown with Black Streaks
Comments: Can be stained to any hue. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Bloodwood
Also Known As: Cardinalwood, Satine
Source: South America
Density: Hard
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Bright Red
Comments: Bows, fly rods, furniture, lustery finish. Available in stock in 4/4 lumber.
Bocote
Also Known As: Cordia, Freijo
Source: Mexico / South America
Density: Hard
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Light Yellow to Medium Brown
Comments: Beautiful varied colors. Oily, waxy appearance. Available in stock in 4/4 lumber.
Boire
Also Known As: Bodowood
Source: Africa
Density: Hard
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Light to Dark Red Brown
Comments: Walnut substitute. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Brazilian Rosewood
Also Known As:
Source: Brazil
Density: Hard
Texture: Fine to Medium
Grain: Straight to Wavy
Color: Striped Dark Brown
Comments: Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Canarywood
Also Known As: Porcupine Wood
Source: South America
Density: Hard Coarse
Texture: Fine to Irregular
Grain: Straight to Irregular
Color: Yellow to Orange Red
Comments: Rainbow-hued coloring. Resistant to termites.
Cocobolo
Also Known As: Nicaragua Rosewood
Source: Mexico / Columbia
Density: Hard
Texture: Very Fine
Grain: Roey
Color:Streaked Red and Dark Brown
Comments: Beautiful veneer. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
English Brown Oak
Also Known As: Pollard Oak
Source: England
Density: Hard
Texture: Medium
Grain: Irregular
Color: Rich Brown
Comments: Decor & furniture. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
English Sycamore Quartersawn & Figured
Also Known As: European Lacewood
Source: Europe
Density: Hard
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight
Color: Pale White
Comments: Fine furniture. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Gonacalo Alves Figured Fiddleback
Also Known As: Pau Goncalo, Mura
Source: Mexico / South America
Density: Very Hard
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Roey
Color: Streaked Gold, Brown
Comments: Extraordinarily handsome.
Imbuia
Also Known As: Brazilian Walnut
Source: Brazil
Density: Medium Hard
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Brown
Comments: Resembles walnut. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Jatoba
Also Known As: South American Locust
Source: South America
Density: Hard
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight
Color: Reddish Brown
Comments: Tool handles and floorings. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Lacewood
Also Known As: Silky Oak, Selano
Source: Queensland, Australia
Density: Hard
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight
Color: Pinkish Brown
Comments: Inlays & veneers. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Makore Quartersawn & Figured
Also Known As: African Cherry
Source: Nigeria / Ghana
Density: Medium
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Reddish Brown
Comments: Mahogany Substitute. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Moradillo
Also Known As: Bolivian Rosewood
Source: Bolivia
Density: Medium
Texture: Fine to Coarse
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Variegated Brown
Comments: Resembles Brazilian Rosewood. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Morado
Also Known As: Bolivian Rosewood
Source: Brazil
Density: Medium
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Variegated Streaked with Browns Comments: Exquisite. Available in stock in 4/4 and 8/4 thickness.
Osage Orange
Also Known As: Bois D’ Arc
Source: United States
Density: Very Hard
Texture: Fine
Grain: Irregular
Color: Bright Yellow
Comments: Bows, canes, novelties. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Padauk
Also Known As: Vermillion
Source: S.E. Asia / W. Africa
Density: Hard
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight to Interlocked
Color: Red
Comments: Handsome furniture wood. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Pearwood
Also Known As:
Source: France
Density: Hard
Texture: Very Fine
Grain: Straight
Color: Pink
Comments: Marquetry. Available in stock in 4/4 and 12/4 thickness.
Purpleheart
Also Known As: Violet Wood, Amaranth
Source: Central America, Brazil
Density: Hard
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight to Wavy
Color: Purple
Comments: Inlay and cabinet work. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Sapele Quartersawn
Also Known As:
Source: West Africa
Density: Medium
Texture: Fine to Medium
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Medium Reddish Brown
Comments: Europe substitute for mahogany. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Sassafras
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Shedua Quartersawn
Also Known As: Mozambique
Source: West Africa
Density: Medium
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Yellow to Dark Brown Golden Hues
Comments: Beautiful luster. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Sapele Quartersawn
Also Known As:
Source: West Africa
Density: Medium
Texture: Fine to Medium
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Medium Reddish Brown
Comments: Europe substitute for mahogany. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Spanish Cedar
Also Known As: Cedrela
Source: Latin America
Density: Soft to Medium
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight to Roey
Color: Pale Brown to Red
Comments: Use sealer, then varnish. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Teak Genuine
Also Known As:
Source: S.E. Asia / India
Density: Hard
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight to Wavy
Color: Medium Brown
Comments: Premier wood. Ship decking. Preserves in salt water. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Wenge Quartersawn
Also Known As: Panga Panga
Source: West African Congo
Density: Hard
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight
Color: Striped Dark Brown to Black
Comments: Superior carving wood. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Yellowheart
Also Known As:
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Grain: Straight
Color: Bright Yellow
Comments: Doesn’t Fade. Available in stock in 4/4 thickness.
Yew English
Also Known As:
Source: Europe / Japan
Density: Medium Hard
Texture: Fine
Grain: Straight
Color: Orange Brown
Comments: Much admired in England. A bow wood. Available in stock in 4/4 and 8/4 thickness.
Zebrawood
Also Known As: Aebrano Zingana
Source: West Africa
Density: Hard
Texture: Medium
Grain: Roey
Color: Striped Pale Brown
Comments: Striped. Inlay contrast. Available in stock in 4/4 and 8/4 thickness.