Black Limba Furniture Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 30"

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Black Limba Furniture Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 30"

$24.00 ea.

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Why Choose Black Limba?

Lumber is separated for color and sold as white (without black streaks) or black (with black streaks). The wood is relatively soft and easy to work. Medium coarse texture. Open pores require filling for a smooth surface.

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 30"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

2.83

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-20.95% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

490

Janka Rating
-62.02% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.45

Specific Gravity
-29.69% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 4/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 4/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 4/10
Red Oak

map of where Black Limba tree grows

(Terminalia superba)
Black Limba grows in Africa

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color of Black Limba
Color Range
Pale yellow to light brown with black streaks.
the Black Limba tree
What's The Tree Like?
Reaches 150 feet at maturity with trunk diameter up to 96". Boles are straight and clear to about 90 feet.
other names for Black Limba
Other Names
Black Limba, Afara, Ofram, Akom, Korina, White Limba
uses for Black Limba
Some Typical Uses
Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, interiors.
4 Reviews
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4 / 5
November 5th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Robert
Soap Lake Wash
Black Limba
received 2- 30" turning squares as I ordered. I have never used this wood before so didn't know anything about black Limba, except that it was supposed to be hardwood. one was very nice and seemed about the consistency of the purple heart I received. The other piece is much lighter in weight and rather porous. I don't know if this is normal for this wood but the appearance is quite different from the first piece, so I wouldn't use them both in the same project. although I think they are both beautiful grain just not the same and couldn't use together.
5 / 5
July 12th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Woodie
Utah
All good
Product is as stated, service, packaging, etc, all good. Excellent seller Thanks
5 / 5
February 27th, 2018
Verified Buyer
webekeit
ID
Excellent wood
I bought this wood to build a night stand. I asked Woodworkers Source to select pieces with a lot of black streaking and they did just that for me. The wood is just beautiful. It cut easily and smoothly for me. It took stain nicely (I used a conditioner to fill the pores first) and I ended up with a very nice night stand.
5 / 5
March 14th, 2017
Verified Buyer
Wyowoodsmith
Hulett Wyoming
Black Limba Furniture Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 30", Large
I asked that the pieces be as close to matching as possible- that is just what I recieved, Having never worked w/ Black Limba for legs, this will be a first for this 35 years of custom woodworking "Woodsmith"- I;m very pleased w/ the matching- THANKS WWS
Familiarity: I've used it in a LOT of projects

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