1-3/4" Zebrawood Pre-Cut Squares
SKU: ts-zeb$20.00 ea.
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mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
mix/match strips and squares
(48 U.S. Ground)
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Why Choose Zebrawood?
Zebrawood's striking, all-natural exotic stripes and rich grain patterns make it a standout choice for woodworkers looking to create visually stunning and unique pieces.
Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.
| Thickness | 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx) |
| Width | 1-3/4" |
| Length | 12", 18", or 30" |
| Grade | Kiln dried, clear |
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Weight
3.83
lbs /Bd. Ft.
6.98% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Golden brown with pronounced dark brown streaks.
Golden brown with pronounced dark brown streaks.
What's 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.
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.
Other Names
African zebrawood, Allen ele, Zebrano, Zingana
African zebrawood, Allen ele, Zebrano, Zingana
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, accessories, turnery, veneer, inlay.
Furniture, accessories, turnery, veneer, inlay.
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
Rob
n/a
Not so good
Two orders consecutive that the wood was twisted and was filled with holes. Won't order ever again. What a waste of money. You would think they would cull prior to shipping.
Verified Buyer
Bill
CA
I've used it once or twice
Hobbyist Woodworker
Zebrawood Turning Squares
Amazing look.
Verified Buyer
n/a
n/a
Perfect
Perfect
Craig
Durango CO US
I haven't used it yet
New Woodworker
Great Pieces
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.
David Nix
Midland TX US
Zebrawood Turning Square
Some long splintering on the ends of the squares. I hope this is not a sign of the wood being too dry.
czs
carson city nv
I've used it in several projects
Enthusiast Woodworker
woodworker.homebound
outstanding
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