Leopardwood Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
SKU: samples-leopard$11.00 ea.
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Why Choose Leopardwood?
Flaky, speckled figure with dark flecks, varying from a small lacelike pattern to a larger splashy figure. Texture is fairly coarse. Moderately hard. Works easy, except for a tendency to splinter, and takes a very lustrous finish. Quite scarce timber.
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.
| Thickness | 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx) |
| Width | 3" |
| Length | 6" |
| 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. |
Weight
4.6
lbs /Bd. Ft.
28.49% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Pale pinkish brown to medium brown.
Pale pinkish brown to medium brown.
What's The Tree Like?
Grows up to 150 feet with a trunk diameter of up to 4'.
Grows up to 150 feet with a trunk diameter of up to 4'.
Other Names
Leopard, Lacewood, Roupala, Silky Oak
Leopard, Lacewood, Roupala, Silky Oak
Some Typical Uses
Boxes, inlay, accessories, fine furniture, veneer, turnery
Boxes, inlay, accessories, fine furniture, veneer, turnery
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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Verified Buyer
Patrick
At home
Work bench stand out
It is In the plans for the trim, I am now looking for a slab that I can get for the top (1 3/4" × 18" × 24 " ) in Ash.
Verified Buyer
Ken
Fort Morgan WV
Leopardwood is amazing !
Leopardwood is amazing and most folks are shocked when they see it. I had a hard time convincing one person that it wasn't some synthetic product on the scales of a knife, that it was a natural wood .
Verified Buyer
Andrew
Schererville
I haven't used it yet
Enthusiast Woodworker
A Muha
The wood is beautiful and it came fast. I ordered two pieces and they were completely different shades. I hope they even out over time...otherwise awesome. I will be ordering again soon.
KM
Ca
I've used it in several projects
Hobbyist Woodworker
Leopard wood sample
Excellent figure, good price and delivery. Will order again.
Geoff
Boiling springs PA USA
Building a Noah's Ark
This sample is great! I love the grain-made a perfect giraffe for the Ark I'm building for my soon-to-be grandchild.
Ric Nesslage
Denair Ca. USA
Great Grips
I haven't got to use this wood yet, but I make custom pistol grips and this looks very unique with great personality!
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