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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 Wenge?
An amazing unique wood that's nearly 100% black. Wenge is also marked with slightly lighter brown streaks which gives the wood an unusual, yet delightful, appearance. Wenge is hard and heavy, and makes a superb accent wood in highly decorative projects.
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 | 18" |
| Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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Weight
4.75
lbs /Bd. Ft.
32.68% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Dark brown to black with fine black veining.
Dark brown to black with fine black veining.
What's The Tree Like?
Ranges from 60-90 feet in height; bole usually straight and unbuttressed; trunk diameters about 36".
Ranges from 60-90 feet in height; bole usually straight and unbuttressed; trunk diameters about 36".
Other Names
Awoung, Dikela, Mibotu, Bokonge
Awoung, Dikela, Mibotu, Bokonge
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, industrial, exterior.
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, industrial, exterior.
Verified Buyer
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Perfect
perfect
otto
muskogee ok
Quality
Bought some for a project and am buying more
J.P. Mercer
Lynchburg VA US
Excellent Wenge
I bought 5 of these to make some chisel handles with brass. Very pleased with the squares received. No flaws at all and my handles came out perfect. Not the best wood to spin on a lathe, but beautiful in the end.
The Joys of Building with Great Woods
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Understanding hardwood lumber starts right here with these wacky fractions.
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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.
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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
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Here's a handy (and free) Excel worksheet that helps you estimate the lumber needs for your project.
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Are woods poisonous? Hazardous to use in cutting boards or baby cribs? Find out here.
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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.
