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Leopardwood 18" Cutting Board Strips

$6.00 /Each

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mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
 
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  • Kiln Dried
  • Ready to Use
  • Pick Edge or Face Figure
Why Choose Leopardwood?

Flaky, speckled figure with dark flecks, varying from a small lacelike pattern to a larger splashy figure. Texture is fairly coarse. Moderately hard. Works easy, except for a tendency to splinter, and takes a very lustrous finish. Quite scarce timber.

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
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

4.6

lbs /Bd. Ft.
28.49% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

2130

Janka Rating
65.12% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.73

Specific Gravity
14.06% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Somewhat Difficult 7/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Average 6/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 3/10
Red Oak

map of where Leopardwood tree grows

(Roupala montana)
Leopardwood grows in Latin America

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color of Leopardwood
Color Range
Pale pinkish brown to medium brown.
the Leopardwood tree
What's The Tree Like?
Grows up to 150 feet with a trunk diameter of up to 4'.
other names for Leopardwood
Other Names
Leopard, Lacewood, Roupala, Silky Oak
uses for Leopardwood
Some Typical Uses
Boxes, inlay, accessories, fine furniture, veneer, turnery
2 Reviews
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5 / 5
October 16th, 2019
jumbojonesy
Tehachapi Ca
Semi-Professional Woodworker
One of my new favorites
Absolutely love this for face grain cutting boards even though you'll be sharpening your knives more often. Looks great and is a stand out when finished. All of my pieces had great spotting.
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
3 / 5
October 4th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Michael B
Novato
New Woodworker
Just ok, only a couple of the boards had actual spotting
Showed up intact and no dents or deformations. However only 2 of the boards I ordered had actual spotting.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice

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