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Ipe (Tabebuia spp)

Ipe
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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Ipe Characteristics

This is one strong, tough, and resilient wood. Ipe's naturally durable and weather resistant so it's fantastic in outdoor projects. Moderately difficult to work especially with hand tools; has a blunting effect on cutting edges, however Ipe finishes smoothly except where grain is very roey. The rich dark color makes great accents.

Color Range

Light to dark olive brown with greenish caste, often with lighter or darker streaks.

Ipe is also called

Amapa prieta, Bastard lignum vitae, Bethabara, Canaguate, Corts, Cortez, Ebano verde, Ebene vert, Greenhart, Guayacan, Hakia, Ipe, Ironwood, Lapacho, Lapacho negro, Pau d'Arco, Polvillo

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, flooring, industrial uses, tool handles, exterior applications, decking, inlay, furniture parts.

What's the Tree Like?

May grow to 140-150 feet in height with trunk diameters of 72'' and frequently to heights of 100 feet and diameters of 24-36''. Boles are clear to 60 feet and more, with or without buttresses.

Ipe grows in

Mexico, Central and South America
Available Ipe Products
Ipe Hardwood Sample

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$4.00

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Ipe 4/4 Lumber

$9.99

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15% off for 20 BF+
25% off for 100 BF+

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Ipe 4/4 Project Pack
20 Board Feet

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$228.32

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10% off for 3+
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Ipe 4/4 Craft Pack
10 Board Feet

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$139.90

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10% off for 3+
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" The wood arrived in perfect condition without a scratch on it. I am pleased that it was slightly thicker than 3/4" thick. Especially since our cat barfed on it and there was enough extra thickness that I was able to plane it off down to the finished dimension of 3/4" (phew!) "
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