Author Topic: Bought a block of strange wood (Read 1136 times)

Carpdaddy · « **on:** June 30, 2015, 09:54:00 PM »

Came out of a pile of exotic wood blocks in a woodcraft store, it's 2x2x24", any idea what it is? It was a bargin.

Robertfishes · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2015, 09:59:00 PM »

is it pretty heavy? I bought a truck load of wood last year and have a few boards of wood that looks similar

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2015, 10:10:00 PM »

Off the top of my head, I'd say it's jatoba (Brazilian Cherry).
Dave.

Trux Turning · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2015, 11:00:00 PM »

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Originally posted by wood carver 2:
Off the top of my head, I'd say it's jatoba (Brazilian Cherry).
Dave.

I'd have to agree- it does finish nice too.

ianpc · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2015, 11:01:00 PM »

I'm with Dave... Possibly jatoba.

Carpdaddy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2015, 11:07:00 PM »

Just bought it, sanded the wax coating off for the picture. It is a very heavy wood. Thought I might use it in a riser but would like to know something more about it first.

breazyears · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2015, 12:06:00 AM »

Looks like ipe to me???

mikkekeswick · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2015, 02:15:00 AM »

Can you show the end grain?

BigJim · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2015, 06:56:00 AM »

If it was covered in wax, it isn't likely jatoba.

They can Kiln dry Jatoba so there is no need in a complete wax coating. Same goes for Ipe ...and it's definitely not Ipe.

BigJim

Robertfishes · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2015, 09:07:00 AM »

I'll try to take a couple of pics of my boards including end pics. The pieces I have that look similar are pretty heavy, like Verawood.. The wood I bought came from a guy who buys storage lockers and other large auction lots. From looking at the wood, veneer and scrap pieces I think my wood came from a shop that built high end furniture. But I still don't know what wood it is..

LittleBen · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2015, 10:17:00 AM »

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Originally posted by wood carver 2:
Off the top of my head, I'd say it's jatoba (Brazilian Cherry).
Dave.

Thought the same thing when I saw it.

But ... If it's hard and heavy and you like the look, just decide what to call it and use it! Doesn't really matter what the name is long as it looks good!

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2015, 04:36:00 PM »

I'm with Ben on that score! If it's hard and strong and it looks good, use it!
Dave.

Carpdaddy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2015, 11:12:00 PM »

Been busy today and didn't get a chance to cut off an end to see what it looked like. It's covered with so much wax that I can't tell anything.

Carpdaddy · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2015, 08:43:00 PM »

Cut a small piece off to see if I could get an idea, I'm more confused now. Looks almost Orange; notice the dust. Even inside feels like it's wax. Two sides have wild grain and the others almost none.

Carpdaddy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 02, 2015, 08:46:00 PM »

Top to bottom: Rosewood, walnut, Osage, Mystery wood, and cherry. For color comparison.

Carpdaddy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 02, 2015, 08:48:00 PM »

Closeup between Osage and cherry and in the side that is straight grained.

Zradix · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2015, 03:00:00 PM »

I'd put Cumaru (Brazilian Teak) into the hat of possibilities.

http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/cumaru/

Msturm · « **Reply #17 on:** July 10, 2015, 04:21:00 AM »

Sapele is my guess.

Bodork · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2015, 06:13:00 PM »

My guess at first look was arizona desert ironwood.

Bodork · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2015, 06:20:00 PM »

Here is a knife I put the handle on with ironwood.

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