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Shedua 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
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Assembled for your peace of mind, this Project Pack includes a total of 20 board feet of our premium lumber and the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. You'll get an assortment of widths (typically between 4'' and 10''), and lengths will be between 4' and 8'. Purchase a Project Pack when you need enough wood to make a medium sized project like a coffee table or cabinet. As usual, all the lumber is surfaced on two sides (S2S), and kiln dried.
Sizes you can expect:
Thickness
13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S) |
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4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Straight line ripping on one edge is available as well (see above). |
Lengths 4'-8', and each pack contains an assortment |
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[+] What if I need specific sizes? You'll have to cut your own pieces to size. Hardwood lumber is sold as a bulk raw product, which means that our stacks of lumber have a big variety of sizes most often from 4" up to 12" wide, and 6' to 16' long.
- Only some unusual exotic woods are narrower than 4" and under 6' long. This is clearly stated when that's the case, everything else is larger.
- We always ship the longest boards possible, and rarely ship boards less than 48" long unless you request shorter. The longest we can ship by UPS is 96" (that's 8').
For general fine woodworking, the various widths and lengths meet the needs and desires of woodworkers building furniture, cabinetry, and fine woodwork. But we do understand that certain projects have some requirements, and we're happy to help you out.
Here's how we can help you get the sizes you need:
- We can hand-select material that will yeild what you need. Type your needs into the "Selection" field right above the Add to Cart button above when you place your order. 4 things to know about size requests
- We can do some custom milling or cutting. Please call or email to talk about your needs.
Ground Shipping is included anywhere in the 48 U.S.! (What does that mean?)
- Quantity: Project Packs contain 20 board feet (or slightly more), which tends to be approximately 4 to 7 boards depending on the size
- Thickness: 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides (4/4 S2S)
- Widths: 4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Straight line ripping on one edge is available as well (see above).
- Lengths: 4'-8', and each pack contains an assortment
- Grade: Select & Better. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Guibourtia arnoldiana
What's the wood like?
Moderately coarse, and interlocked grain that produces striped and, sometimes, curly figure. Also called Ovangkol, often sold for highly figured veneers. Hard, heavy and takes a glass-like finish.
How's the color?
The heartwood is described to vary from yellow brown to dark brown or chocolate brown, with gray to almost black stripes.
Does it go by other names?
Benge, Benzi, Bubinga, Essingang, Kevazingo, M'Penze, Mbenge, Mutenye, Olive walnut, Ovang, Waka, Mozambique
What could I use it for?
Furniture, cabinets, flooring, veneer, guitars and musical instruments, jewelry boxes, decorative projects.
What is the tree like?
Impressive mature trees are reported to reach heights of 100 to 150 feet, with trunk diameters of 4 to 7 feet. The trees are usually unbuttressed and produce boles that are reported to be well-formed, straight, and clear of branches to 50 to 100 feet.
Where is it from?
Africa - Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria

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Average Customer Rating:
    6 Reviews
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    Liked it and hated it :-), 3.2.2010
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Reviewer: Bill (Marquette, MI)
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Decided to hand cut some mortise and tenons. This wood is hard! It took some time but the joints came out damn good. Back to the shop to sharpen my chisels again!! LOL Serious though I'd use shedua again
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    I recommend it, 4.26.2009
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Reviewer: Paul (Kent, WA)
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Got 15 baord feet on Friday and just started work on a hall table with the wood. I'm really pleased with not only the quality of the boards but also how well it works (so far). Recommended.
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    alright i guess, 4.21.2009
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Reviewer: Not saying (Saginaw, MI)
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got a piece with a bunch of curly fig, but the others without. want more curly figure you set my hopes high
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    Agreed, 4.11.2009
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Reviewer: Michael (Dallas, TX)
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Definitely an excellent wood to work with and finish. Beautiful.
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    Picked some up at their store, 4.8.2009
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Reviewer: Dale G. (Gilbert, AZ)
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I got to pick through the stack they had at the Tempe store and found me some great looking boards. Be aware that most of what I saw was 5" wide, nothing really wide. I'm not sure what I'm going to make with it, I just thought I should grab a few boards while it was on sale. Beautiful wood that's for sure.
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