$4.00 /Each
mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
- Delightful dark color
- Food safe
- Kiln Dried
Why Choose Curupay?
A very strong, dense, and hard wood that surprisingly decent to work with and looks incredible with a clear finish. The wood often displays dark, or nearly black, lines and irregular stripes which makes it nice for fine woodwork pieces.
You're in excellent hands with these cutting board strips, expertly cut from premium kiln-dried lumber. They come prepped and ready for you to rip, cut, and arrange into beautiful color combinations and patterns, allowing you to craft your own custom, handcrafted cutting board with ease.
PRO TIP
Expect to do a little prepping to any surfaces you'll glue together
Thickness | Choose 3/4" or 1-3/4" |
Width | 1-3/4" |
Length | 18" |
Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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5.6
lbs /Bd. Ft.Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
(Anadenanthera macrocarpa)
Curupay grows in Latin America
Dark red, slightly maroon, with irregular dark (or nearly black) streaks and stripes
The tree is reported to reach a height of about 80 feet (24 m), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm). It develops straight and clear boles that are about 24 feet (7 m) long.
Angico prieto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay, Curupay ata, Patagonia Rosewood
Furniture, Musical instruments, flooring, various exterior uses, Marine construction, Tool handles, Turnery, Barge fenders, Docks, Exterior trim & siding, Handles, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Rafts, Shingles
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