$20.00 ea.
for 20 or more mix/match
(48 U.S. Ground)
Why Choose Bubinga?
Uniquely beautiful with an elegant-yet-natural violet to mauve color. The wood is very fine grained which makes it fantastic with a simple clear finish. Harder and denser than most woods, but it'll reward you with unsurpassed beauty in your project.
Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
Thickness | 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx) |
Width | 1-3/4" |
Length | 12" |
Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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(Guibourtia tessmannii)
Bubinga grows in Africa
Light red or violet with fairly evenly spaced purple stripes
A large tree reaching over 100 feet in height and trunk diameter of 36" and clear for up to 60 feet.
Akume, Bingbinga, Bubinga, Essingang, Kevazingo, Ovang, Waka
Furniture, turning, decorative items, veneer, high end furniture and millwork, musical instruments, flooring, cutting boards, guitars, musical instruments
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