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Shedua 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 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.
Africa - Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria
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Average Customer Rating:
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Spectacular knife scale pieces, 12.12.2011
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Reviewer: Duane (Fuquay Varina, NC)
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I absolutely love these for making knife handles. Easy to work size and if I split them with a thin bandsaw I can bookmatch my folding knives. When sanded and buffed a little drop of mineral oil really makes them pop!
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Shedua Review, 11.24.2010
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Reviewer: Ron Mabe (Ocala, FL)
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I elected to review this sampl to understand the workability for knife handles
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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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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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