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Bubinga Hardwood Sample
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Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.
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- Thickness: 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sanded smooth
- Widths: Ripped to 3''
- Lengths: 6'' and cut square
- Grade: Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Guibourtia tessmannii
 What's the wood like?
Fine grained. Hard and heavy. Takes a high lustrous finish. The wood works without difficulty except for gum pockets. Some logs are figured with a wavy, roey grain.  How's the color?
Light red or violet with fairly evenly spaced purple stripes  Does it go by other names?
Akume, Bingbinga, Bubinga, Essingang, Kevazingo, Ovang, Waka  What could I use it for?
Furniture, turning, decorative items, veneer, high end furniture and millwork, musical instruments, flooring.  What is the tree like?
A large tree reaching over 100 feet in height and trunk diameter of 36'' and clear for up to 60 feet.
Cameroon and Gabon, West Africa
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Average Customer Rating:
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PISTOL GRIPS, 12.29.2011
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Reviewer: WEL (, RI)
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EXCELLENT: --- VERY STABLE & DURABLE, JUST RIGHT FOR GRIPS.
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Perfect, 9.21.2011
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Reviewer: DMK (, )
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I used the sample in a project, and it was perfect. Thanks
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Bubinga Hardwood Sample, 5.9.2011
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Reviewer: KF (Kingman, AZ)
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Excellent quality!!!!!
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Unique Exotic, 3.20.2011
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Reviewer: Ric Nesslage (Denair, Ca.)
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Very unique grain I am going to make pistol grips
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Really gorgeous!!! , 2.23.2011
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Reviewer: JG (, )
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Probably my favorite out of all the wood samples I tried so far. It has a beautiful dark tone to it and I'm very impressed with the quality.
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