Zebrawood Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18'' Shipped to You! Lowest Price, Highest Quality for your wood working needs from Woodworkers Source

Customer Rating 5 out of 5

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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	Light	Heavy
Weight:
	Soft	Hard
Hardness:
	Fine	Coarse
Texture:
	Easy	Difficult
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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.

Where is it from?
West Africa, especially Cameroon and Gabon

Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5

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Great Wood For Pistol Grips, 5.30.2011

Reviewer: CJ Chumbley (Sierra Vista, AZ)

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! :-)

Great Pieces , 1.11.2011

Reviewer: Craig (Durango, CO )

I ordered five of these and all were beautiful. Enjoy working with Zebra Wood (first time I have tried it). Sure I will work with it again.

Zebrawood Turning Square, 5.24.2010

Reviewer: David Nix (Midland, TX)

Some long splintering on the ends of the squares. I hope this is not a sign of the wood being too dry.

woodworker.homebound, 5.6.2010

Reviewer: czs (carson city, nv)

outstanding

Zebrawood Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''

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Botanical Name: Microberlinia brazzavillensis

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