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Zebrawood 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: Microberlinia brazzavillensis
 What's the wood like?
Guess where this wood got its name? Zebrawood has a medium to coarse texture and a wavy or interlocked grain pattern. The alternating hard and soft material creates working difficulties, but Zebrawood takes a clear finish without issue.  How's the color?
Golden brown with pronounced dark brown streaks.  Does it go by other names?
African zebrawood, Allen ele, Zebrano, Zingana  What could I use it for?
Furniture, accessories, turnery, veneer, inlay.  What is the tree like?
A tall tree to 150 feet; bole straight and cylindrical but relatively short, up to 50 feet; trunk diameters 48-60'' over low buttresses. The bark is up to 12'' thick.
West Africa, especially Cameroon and Gabon
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Average Customer Rating:
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Great Wood For Pistol Grips, 5.30.2011
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Reviewer: CJ Chumbley (Sierra Vista, AZ)
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This wood is great to work with. I've made several pistol grips from it and have had great results. I normally like to start with a couple of applications of clear Danish oil but that isn't a real good idea in this case. I darkens the wood to quickly and takes a lot away from the beautiful contrast of the light wood and dark grain. Just start with thin coats of laquer and while it does still darken a little bit, it is still gorgeous. One other note for finishing: when you finish sand if you sand with the grain only you will end up with the harder grain being slightly raised and still get a great finish. This has worked really well for me on pistol grips and knife handle as it gives a texture to the wood for a more confident gripping surface. Next project: a rifle stock for my wife! I have to earn those extra hours spent in the shop! :-)
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Great Grips, 3.20.2011
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Reviewer: Ric Nesslage (Denair, Ca.)
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I make some beautiful Exotic pistol grips with this unique "stripped" wood.
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Zebrawood Hardwood Sample, 12.8.2010
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Reviewer: Don (, Pa)
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Very nice Wood. Will more than likely be purcasing a larger quantity.
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Excellent for gun grips!, 7.16.2009
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Reviewer: J R (, )
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I ordered these samples as material for a set of pistol grips. They're the perfect size, and arrive nicely cleaned up - just remove the paper label and do a bit of planing on the back and you're ready to go to work. I was surprised to receive such nicely patterned, straight-grained wood, given that I was placing such a small order.
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