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Chechen 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: Metopium browneii
 What's the wood like?
A remarkably pretty wood with lots of variation and character. Texture is fine and uniform, pores barely visible; grain often interlocked. The wood works with some difficulty due to its hardness and density, and sharp tools must be used. Easy to finish and takes an excellent polish.  How's the color?
Dark reddish brown to golden brown or tan with lots of variation and alternating color.  Does it go by other names?
Black poisonwood, Caribbean Rosewood, Chechem, Chechem negro, Chechen, Poisontree  What could I use it for?
Furniture, flooring, turnery, accessories, musical instruments, small parts.  What is the tree like?
Medium trees reaching up to 50 feet in height with a diameter of 18-24''. Sap is said to be caustic and should be avoided, but the wood is not poisonous
Central America, Mexico, Yucatan
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