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Bubinga Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''
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These turning squares measure a full 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18'' and are cut from premium kiln dried lumber. They're ready to be turned into furniture spindles, table legs, small accessories (letter openers, utensils, etc), and other fine woodworking projects.
- Thickness: 1-1/2'' (cut square)
- Widths: 1-1/2''
- Lengths: 18'' (or slightly longer)
- Grade: Kiln dried, clear. 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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Very Nice, 1.11.2011
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Reviewer: Craig (Durango, CO )
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I ordered five of these and all are very nice and uniform. Bubinga is something I am sure to work with more.
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bubinga wood, 12.2.2010
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Reviewer: BJ (Golden Valley, AZ)
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The product was great, but what I liked mostly is customer service. The time you e-mailed me conformation of the order
and the time I had the order in my mail box was impressive, super fast. I will order again with 100% confidence and will recommend your company to friends and associates.
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Wood, 7.30.2010
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Reviewer: Maddog (Rupert, Id)
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Perfect
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Love bubinga, 4.30.2010
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Reviewer: JWS (SLC, UT)
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Great wood to work! The best part is how it finishes because the deep red color just comes right out!!
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Beautiful stuff, 8.23.2009
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Reviewer: David P. (Portland, OR)
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I love working with bubinga especially finishing it. Of the 4 orders I've received from woodworker source, none were below my expectations.
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