exotic hardwoods
This tag is more general in its application in that it may be applied whenever the wood under discussion for use in turned wood pens or other turnery crafts is a wood native to the tropical regions of the world which could be in South America, Africa, and/or Asia.
Amazakoue, as some folks call it, might win the contest for highest number of common names. This variety of names makes it potentially difficult to locate in dealer …
Narra is a beautiful wood from Southeast Asia and environs that is a joy to work with. It is related to other common and popular exotic hardwoods in …
Redheart is a uniquely beautiful and vibrant wood with a stunning red coloration. It is a joy to use on the lathe and for other applications. This …
Explore with me this relatively rare and richly colored wood that comes only from small areas of Northeastern Brazil. While it is hard to work with, the sheer …
While I have written about Olive extensively before, this post provides an updated discussion of my personal experiences with the wood as well as information specific to disambiguation between …
As woodworkers, we don't always know with certainty what wood we are working with and that can come about for many different reasons. Commonly confused is Verawood with …
Quina is a uniquely fragrant and darkly beautiful wood from Latin America that has excellent turning characteristics and a high oil content for luster and shine. It is …