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mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
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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.
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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Weight
4.6
lbs /Bd. Ft.
28.49% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Pale pinkish brown to medium brown.
Pale pinkish brown to medium brown.
What's The Tree Like?
Grows up to 150 feet with a trunk diameter of up to 4'.
Grows up to 150 feet with a trunk diameter of up to 4'.
Other Names
Leopard, Lacewood, Roupala, Silky Oak
Leopard, Lacewood, Roupala, Silky Oak
Some Typical Uses
Boxes, inlay, accessories, fine furniture, veneer, turnery
Boxes, inlay, accessories, fine furniture, veneer, turnery
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Dense wood that turns pretty easy. The actual wood was not as visually interesting as the pictures. I made handles for pizza cuter and pie serving set. Turned out ok.
The Joys of Building with Great Woods
What's 4/4, 8/4, 12/4, etc.?
Understanding hardwood lumber starts right here with these wacky fractions.
Understanding hardwood lumber starts right here with these wacky fractions.
Lumber Grades Explained
If you're expecting perfect clear lumber 100% of the time, you're in for a surprise. Here's a summary of the hardwood lumber grades and what to expect from them.
If you're expecting perfect clear lumber 100% of the time, you're in for a surprise. Here's a summary of the hardwood lumber grades and what to expect from them.
3 Steps To Figure Out How Much Lumber You Need
Board feet isn't your everyday kind of math, but these three simple steps make it easy to figure out your project.
Board feet isn't your everyday kind of math, but these three simple steps make it easy to figure out your project.
Project Planner Worksheet
Here's a handy (and free) Excel worksheet that helps you estimate the lumber needs for your project.
Here's a handy (and free) Excel worksheet that helps you estimate the lumber needs for your project.
Understand Wood Toxicity & What You Should Do About It
Are woods poisonous? Hazardous to use in cutting boards or baby cribs? Find out here.
Are woods poisonous? Hazardous to use in cutting boards or baby cribs? Find out here.
Wood Moves - Here's What You Need to Know
Wood is like a sponge, and it's always in a state of absorbing or releasing moisture to stay equalized with its environment. The problem with that is it also swells and shrinks. Here's what you need to know to protect your project.
Wood is like a sponge, and it's always in a state of absorbing or releasing moisture to stay equalized with its environment. The problem with that is it also swells and shrinks. Here's what you need to know to protect your project.
