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Amboyna Burl - 3/4" x 3/4" x 2" - 10 Piece

Item 178836
Model AMB001.2
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  • Amboyna Burl (Ptercarpus indicus) comes from the Curly Narra or Red Narra tree and is one of the world’s most coveted burls. The heartwood varies from light yellow, through golden brown to brick red in color and has a characteristic odor. The grain in Amboyna is wavy, interlocked or...

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    Amboyna Burl (Ptercarpus indicus) comes from the Curly Narra or Red Narra tree and is one of the world’s most coveted burls. The heartwood varies from light yellow, through golden brown to brick red in color and has a characteristic odor. The grain in Amboyna is wavy, interlocked or crossed, and these irregularities give rise to mottle, fiddleback, ripple and curly effects of figure. Amboyna is commonly used for fine furniture, turned objects, electric guitar tops, knife/gun grips, and other small specialty wood items.

    Features:

    • Amboyna is among the most sought-after of all burls
    • Wavy, interlocked or crossed grain irregularities give rise to mottle, fiddleback, ripple and curly effects of figure
    • Native to Southeast Asia
    Specifications:
    • Thickness: 3/4"
    • Width: 3/4"
    • Length: 2"
    What's Included:
    • (10) Amboyna Burl Half Pen Blank - 3/4" x 3/4" x 2"
    Notes:
    • Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
    • Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
    • Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
    • Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
    • Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
    • Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
    • Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
    • Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
    • Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.



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