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Reviews for Goncalo Alves 4/4 Lumber

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5
March 7th, 2021
Verified Buyer
n/a
Michigan
Goncalo Alves order
Ordered goncalo Alves/tiger wood and it was perfect. All boards were near the same in character and size so it made it really easy to work with. Packaged well. Will definitely buy again from this company.
4
August 16th, 2020
Verified Buyer
Adam Prouty
Plato mo
This order was a standard
this was very good quality lumber. The order after this one was not good. I rely on the board being flat when i get it because 13/16 is my drop dead thickness I can use. Jointing the board would render it to thin. The board I got today had very significant twist. I will continue to buy this, but im gonna need flatter. I know it cant be perfect but get me to the ball park.
5
June 24th, 2020
Verified Buyer
JCS
Santa Fe
Hobbyist Woodworker
Great Wood and Service
This was part of a small order and my first time ordering any wood on-line. I'd do it again. The could not have selected a better piece. This was needed for a rustic coffee table top. The board I received was straight and required minimal sanding. The grain and color gorgeous.
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
5
April 15th, 2020
Verified Buyer
d
Vernal Ut
More great service
Was able to take advantage of a good discount and received great service.
5
January 8th, 2020
Verified Buyer
a
Ut
Thank you
Good service, nice boards picked out.
4
March 21st, 2019
n/a
n/a
Did not look the same
It does not look like the picture it looks like it has black, white, and a cherry color to it on the picture but when it arived it was a faker cherry with good grain
5
June 20th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Bert
Glade Park CO
Hobbyist Woodworker
another outstanding wood selection
Again, another outstanding selection. I have made a dining room table and chairs with the first 25 bdf of this wood and chandlier and celing fan blades with the remidents from the first two orders of this wood with superb results. This wood has become my new favorite wood.
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
5
June 4th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Bert
Glade Park CO
Enthusiast Woodworker
my favorite
My new favorite wood to work with. I am making a dining room table and chair set and the wood is turning out just great. with the scraps, I made a chandiler for the dining room. outstanding results with this wood
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
4
May 20th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Bert
Glade Park
Semi-Professional Woodworker
great wood
Some what dissapointed in the actual color verses the picture of this wood, however, great to work with and takes a high natural polish
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
5
May 10th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Bert
Glade Park Colorado
Hobbyist Woodworker
Outstanding
Another great selection of lumber.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
5
April 29th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Wyowoodsmith
Hulett Wy
Semi-Professional Woodworker
Goncalo Alves 4/4 Lumber- EXCELLENT Species
I ordered 3 pcs 6" x 96" and as always- Very much impressed with my order, this is my first time working with Goncalo Alves and I love how hard it is, how very tight the grain is- I wish the three pcs I received had more of the Marble that the highly figured pcs had, but I can't complain, Very smooth, Very straight- I will want some more as I have some special projects upcoming- Thanks Again WWS
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
4
April 27th, 2018
Verified Buyer
Jim R. from Redondo
Redondo Beach CA
Always a satisfying experience
I have never used this species before (Goncola Alves) and decided to try it. Your info on the wood characteristics was certainly correct, it was heavy and hard. One thing to add, wear gloves when handling. The edges give up sprinters easily and are painful due to hardness of the wood. Your team sent a beautiful selection of wide boards that I will put to good use on my next project. Just a magnificent looking wood, almost doesn't need finishing, but where is the fun in that?
3
April 26th, 2018
Scott
California
Enthusiast Woodworker
Okay
My wood looks nothing like the pictures provided, I'm assuming it's the right species but I'm a little let down.
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
5
October 27th, 2017
Verified Buyer
Elijah
Barnardsville NC
Beautiful piece of lumber
Love the way this wood looks. Looking forward to the finish!
1
February 10th, 2016
Dan
Levittown pa
Hobbyist Woodworker
Lifeless
Came as one completely tan board, with maybe 2 or 3 spots that were a SHADE darker. Plain red oak is prettier. Ordered this board over a year ago and is still sitting on my rack unused. Thought I just misjudged the pics on the website but when my local lumberyard got some in stock I knew I wasted my money here. They had deep black streaking throughout all their boards (which apparently this website only sells as "special") To date I've ordered through woodworkerssource 4 or 5 times and this was the only bad experience, but man, what an expensive and lifeless board they sent me.
Familiarity: I haven't used it yet
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5
January 7th, 2015
T.L.
chandler az. u.s.
First time working with goncalo alves.
I wanted to make a keepsake box from this wood. My plans were to bbuild a box with a decorative rose on the face, pretty much covering 80% of the top lid. After l finished the box before aplying the rose l sprayed a light coat of clear laquer over the entire box. Well needless to say the beauty of the wood was stunning. So because of that l decided to leave out the rose and let the natural beauty of this wood show itself.
5
April 30th, 2010
JWS
SLC UT US
Hobbyist Woodworker
One of the best
Yeah one of my most favorite woods especially when it has good stripes.
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice