Red Elm Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
$8.00 ea.
48 U.S. Ground Service
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Only available online. For in-store purchase check out this similar product instead.Red Elm Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")
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.
Why Choose Red Elm?
It's a rare treat when elm is available to woodworkers as lumber! It has a similar open-grainy appearance to American ash but it's lighter in weight and a bit more colorful. Elm machines easily and shapes beautifully by hand.What Size Is This?
| 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. |
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