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Bubinga - 2" x 6" x 6"

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Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.), an African species also known as African Rosewood, is a beautiful dense hardwood with a rose-colored background and darker purple striping. Turns and machines well with sharp tools. Due to Bubinga's high density and natural oils, it takes a high polish. Common...

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Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.), an African species also known as African Rosewood, is a beautiful dense hardwood with a rose-colored background and darker purple striping. Turns and machines well with sharp tools. Due to Bubinga's high density and natural oils, it takes a high polish. Common uses for Bubinga include veneer, inlays, fine furniture, cabinetry, turnings, and other specialty items. Since Bubinga trees can grow so large, natural-edge slabs of the wood have also been used in tabletops and other specialized projects.

Features:

  • Also known as African Rosewood
  • Rose-colored background
  • Dense hardwood
  • Takes a high polish, turns, and finishes well
  • Native to Africa
Specifications:
  • Thickness: 2"
  • Width: 6"
  • Length: 6"
What's Included:
  • (1) Bubinga - 2" x 6" x 6" - Wood Turning Stock (Bowl Blank)
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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3.5 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews
  1. 4.0 out of 5 stars
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    Better than expected

    Able to cut to sizes I wanted

  2. 3.0 out of 5 stars
    by on

    Nothing wrong, but nothing special

    There was nothing wrong with it, rather just a little boring/plain. By the picture, it seemed as though there would at least be some figure to the blank. Almost all the Bubinga I've seen has some. I don't really recall, but I'm not sure how it was advertised...whether as figured or not, so I took it as a lesson to check next time. Also, I am assuming that the blank is NOT dried already. The ends are sealed, so this is most definately a turning block. Again, nothing wrong, just not special.

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