*** Trade Name *** Lignum Vitae / Verawood

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Latin Name: Bulnesia sarmientii lor ex gris

Origin: South America, Purchased from Chester, England, Gardner hardwood is one of the most respected oldest firms in the U.K., 240 years old.

Character: A very dense, hard close grained wood. Fine, uniform texture with interlocked grain. Ranges in color from greenish olive to darker green with some black. Our strains oxidize to aquamarine blue and forest green. Wood turns a richer color as dries. Highly resined and durable.

K/D A/D A/D 15 yr.

Working Properties: Finishes to a high, lustrous surface, glues well

Uses: Flooring, furniture, turnings, cabinetry, mill work, boxes and specialty items.

Dimension: Sq. Ed, billets, turning logs, planks, blocks, assorted pieces and slabs

Stock: Square edge pieces, 1250 lb., 4qt to 8qt, 4" to 10" width, 36' to 48' length 1 Square Billet 8.75" X 8.75" X 74", Green Verawood

3 Turning Logs: 5" 8" 12" Diameter, by 36" to 42" Length, Verawood

1 Slab Log: 11" Diameter, cut 4 qt. PCs., 43" length, Verawood

2 Slab Log: 11" Diameter cut 3/8" thick PCs., 52" and 44" length, Verawood

Price: $8.50 pound         

Note: The aroma of this stock is of exotic floral scents. Very aromatic.   ( back to timber directory )