This beautiful wood has striking curly or fiddlebacked grain pattern. The heartwood ranges from creamy white to a light grayish color. It machines well and takes a high polish. (Lagerstroemia spp.) Larger blocks are sawn to +- 1/4" of size listed, smaller blocks +- 1/8". Spindle stock (1 1/2" - 2") dimensions are +-1/8". Grain runs with the longest dimension.
Distinguished by its striking curly/fiddlebacked grain patternHeartwood ranges from creamy white to light grayModerately hard; resistant to wearing and marringMachines wellTakes a high polishDue to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, while the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
Thin Stock. The thin stock is cut to size from quality, kiln-dried stock. Dimensions are +/- 1/8" of size listed.
Carving and Turning Blocks. Blocks are sawn to +/- ¼" of size listed.
Plywood. Sizes are nominal. Dimensions are +/- 1/8" of size listed.