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Exotic Hardwoods

Get high-quality lumber from around the world for your project. We have over 20 species of exotic wood from South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Exclusive contracts with suppliers mean we offer an unparalleled selection of lumber in most dimensions and profiles.

We ensure timely shipments, competitive prices and an outstanding experience. More than 20 species offering decking, rough sawn, air dried and kiln dried products. Lumber is available in quarter sawn, plain sawn and euro cuts. Slabs range from 24” to 50” wide and 6’ to 14’ long. Sample pieces available on demand.

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Ipe

Ipe

Red Grandis

Red Grandis

Purpleheart

Purpleheart

Santos Mahogany

Santos Mahogany

Padauk

Padauk

Sipo

Sipo

Makore

Makore

Lace Wood

Lace Wood

Spanish Cedar

Spanish Cedar

Keruing

Keruing

Jatoba

Jatoba

Teak

Teak

Tiger Wood

Tiger Wood

Iroko

Iroko

Cumaru

Cumaru

Wenge

Wenge

Caribbean Walnut

Caribbean Walnut

Bubinga

Bubinga

Blood Wood

Blood Wood

Aniegre

Aniegre

Yellow Heart

Yellow Heart

Afromosia

Afromosia

Zebra Wood

Zebra Wood

African Mahogany

African Mahogany

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Ipe

Ipe is an exotic hardwood from Brazil that resists termites, decay, and mold easily and without chemical treatments. it´s natural hard density and extreme resistance provide for popular exterior uses like flooring, decking, has a fine to medium texture, with the grain varying from straight to irregular or interlocked. Origin: Ipe comes from Central and South America, with Brazil being the most popular provider for this hardwood specie. The hostile climate in these areas makes the trees grow more dense wood.
  • Janka Hardness

    3,510 lbs/ft3

  • Average Dried Weight

    69 lbs/ft3

  • Workability

    Difficult wood to saw with a pronounched blunting effect on cutting edges Reduced cutting angle required for planing or molding. Pre-drilling is also required for nailing. Holds screws well. Stains and polishes well. Eye and face masks prevent machine dust irritation.

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Red Grandis

Red Grandis, also called Flooded Gum and Rose Gum(scientific name: Eucalyptus grandis), has a heartwood of pink to red-brown color. Sapwood is paler in color and not always clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is medium to coarse, and grain is straight to shallow interlocked. Red Grandis is commonly found in eastern Australia. It is rated durable to very durable, with poor resistance to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    5,600 N(1,260 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    640 kg/m3(40 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Reasonably easy to work with hand tools and machine tools. It is good with glue and stains, and finishes well. It experiences large shrinkage during drying and large movement in service.

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Purpleheart

Purpleheart, also called Amaranth (scientific name: Peltogynespp.), has a heartwood of gray-purple brown color. Its texture is even, luster is moderate and grain is straight, sometimes wavy or irregular. Purpleheart is commonly found in Central and South America. It is rated as being very durable and is resistant to decay to insect attack (except marine borers).
  • Janka Hardness

    11,190 N(2,520 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    905 kg/m3(56 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Dull cutting tools can heat wood and make it exude a gummy resin. This can clog tools and make machining difficult. Avoid by using sharp cutting tools. Grain orientation also makes it prone to tear-out during planing. It has a moderate dulling effect on cutting tools.

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Santos Mahogany

Santos Mahogany, also called Cabreuva(scientific name: Myroxylonbalsamum), has a heartwood that can be light golden-brown, burgundy or dark purple-red in color. Quarter cut/sawn sections may have a ribbon/striped pattern. Its texture is moderate to fine, luster is good and grain is generally interlocked. Santos Mahogany is commonly found in Central and South America and southern Mexico. It is said to be very resistant to decay and moderately resistant to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    10,680 N(2,400 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    915 kg/m3(57 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    High density and interlocked grain make it fair-to-poor to work on. It finishes well but gluing and staining can be difficult. It has a significant blunting effect on cutting tools.

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Padauk

Padauk, also called African Padauk and Vermillion (scientific name: Pterocarpussoyauxii), has a heartwood of pale pink-orange to brown-red color. Its texture is coarse and open, luster is good and grain is straight but can be interlocked. Padauk is commonly found in central and tropical west Africa. It is rated durable to very durable, has excellent decay resistance, and is resistant to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    8,760 N(1,970 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    745 kg/m3(47 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Easy to work with hand and machine tools. It turns well, is good with glues and finishes well. On quarter cut/sawn or interlocked grain, tear-out can occur during planing.

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Sipo

Sipo, also called Sipo Mahogany (scientific name: Entandrophragmautile), has a heartwood of moderate red-brown color. Sapwood is pale yellow and well defined. Its texture is medium, luster is moderate and grain is interlocked. Sipo is commonly found in west and central Africa. It is moderately durable to durable and said to possess some insect resistance.
  • Janka Hardness

    5,260 N(1,180 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    635 kg/m3(40 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    It is good with glues, and turns and finishes well. Tear-out due to interlocked grain can make some machining operations such as planing and routing difficult. Direct contact with iron can cause discoloration and staining.

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Makore

Makore (scientific name: Tieghemellaheckelii and T. africana), has a heartwood of pink to red-brown color, with streaking color variation. Sapwood is somewhat yellow in color, about 3 inches wide, and is clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is fine and even, luster is good and grain is usually straight, although can be wavy or interlocked. Makore is commonly found in western and central Africa. Its heartwood is very durable and resistant to insects.
  • Janka Hardness

    5,350 N(1,200 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    685 kg/m3(43 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    It is generally easy to work with. Interlocked grain can cause tear-out during machining and planing. High silica content means it has a significant blunting effect on cutting tools. It is good with glues, and turns and finishes well. Direct contact with iron can cause discoloration and staining.

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Lace Wood

Lace Wood, also called Brazilian Lacewood and South American Lacewood (scientific name: Panopsisrubescens and P. sessilifolia), has a heartwood of red-brown color with pale brown rays. There is obvious flecking, which gives the wood its name.Its texture is coarse and uneven, and grain is generally straight. When quarter cut/sawn a lace pattern is seen. Flecks are largest when quarter cut because of wide medullary rays. Lace Wood is commonly found in tropical South America. It is not durable and prone to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    3,740 N(840 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    580 kg/m3(36.2 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Fairly easy to work with hand tools and machine tools. It is good with glues and stains and finishes well. Prone to tear-out during planing. Certain species of wood also have a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges.

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Spanish Cedar

Spanish Cedar, also called Cedro(scientific name: Cedrelaodorata), has a heartwood of light pink to red-brown color. Pockets of natural oils and gum are to be expected. Its texture is medium, luster is moderate and grain is straight or slightly interlocked. Spanish Cedar is commonly found in the Central and South America and the Caribbean. It is rated durable to moderately durable for decay, and is resistant to termite attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    2,670 N(600 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    470 kg/m3(29 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Easy to work with hand tools and machine tools. Softness and low density can cause fuzzy surface during machining. For a smooth surface use sharp cutters and additional fine grit sanding.Finishing is difficult as natural pockets of gum remain wet or ooze, causing cutting blades to gum up and clog.

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Keruing

Keruing, also called Apitong (scientific name: Dipterocarpusspp.), has a heartwood of light-medium yellow-brown to red-browncolor. Its texture is medium to coarse, luster is moderate and grain is generally straight or slightly interlocked. Keruing is commonly found in Southeast Asia. It is rated as moderately durable with poor-moderate resistance to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    6,170 N(1,390 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    745 kg/m3(46 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Good results can be achieved with either hand tools or machine tools. Lumber pieces containing silica can dull cutting tools. Resin from the wood can build up on tools and make finishing difficult. Large movement in service.

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Jatoba

Jatoba, also called Brazilian Cherry (scientific name: Hymenaeacourbaril), has a heartwood of light orange-brown to red-brown color. Sapwood is light gray-yellow in color and is clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is medium to coarse, luster is good and grain is generally interlocked. Jatoba is commonly found in Central America, South America and the West Indies. It is rated very durable, and is resistant to decay and insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    11,950 N(2,690 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    910 kg/m3(57 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Density and interlocked grain make it harder to work with. Lumber with less interlocked grain can be surface planed to a smooth finish. Interlocked grain makes it prone to tear-out while planing. Expect moderate blunting effect on cutting tools. Responds well to steam bending. It is good with glues and stains, and finishes well.

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Teak

Teak, also called Burmese Teak (scientific name: Tectonagrandis), has a heartwood of golden or medium brown color. Its texture is coarse and uneven, luster is moderate to low and grain is straight but can be interlocked or wavy. Teak is commonly found in south Asia. It is exceptionally resistant to decay and heartwood is rated very durable.Teak is resistant to termites and moderately resistant to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    4,740 N(1,070 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    655 kg/m3(41 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Easy to work with in almost all regards, but high level of silica (up to 1.4%) has a significant blunting effect on cutting tools.It is good with glues and finishes well, though may require wiping the surface with a solvent to reduce the natural oils on the surface.

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Tiger Wood

Tiger Wood, also called Tigerwood, Goncalo Alves, and Jobillo(scientific name: Astroniumgraveolens and A. fraxinifolium), has a heartwood of reddish brown color, with irregular streaks of black/dark brown. Its texture is fine and uniform, luster is good and grain is usually interlocked or wavy (sometimes straight). Tiger Wood is commonly found in Mexico and southwards to Brazil. It is very durable, resists decay and has excellent weathering.
  • Janka Hardness

    9,640 N(2,170 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    905 kg/m3(57 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Not particularly difficult to work with despite high density. Lumber with irregular and figured grain can make machining and planing difficult. It has a moderate blunting effect on cutting tools. It is difficult to glue because of resistance to moisture absorption. It turns and finishes well.

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Iroko

Iroko (scientific name: Miliciaexcelsa, M. regia; synonyms Chlorophoraexcelsa, C. regia), has a heartwood of yellow to golden/brown color. Sapwood is pale yellow and clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is medium to coarse, has open pores and grain is interlocked. Iroko is commonly found in tropical Africa. It is very durable and is resistant to rot and insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    5,610 N(1,260 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    660 kg/m3(41 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Mostly easy to work with, though interlocked grain makes it prone to some tear-out during surfacing. If calcium carbonate deposits are present, they will have a significant dulling effect on cutters. It is good with glue and finishes well.

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Cumaru

Cumaru, also called Brazilian Teak (scientific name: Dipteryxodorata), has a heartwood of medium to dark brown color, with a red or purple hue. Some pieces of wood can have streaks green-brown or yellow. Its texture is medium, has a waxy feel and grain is interlocked. Cumaru is commonly found in central and northern South America. It is very durable and rated highly resistant to decay and termite attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    14,800 N(3,330 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    1,085 kg/m3(68 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Density and interlocked grain make it harder to work with. Lumber with less interlocked grain can be surface planed to a smooth finish. Expect moderate blunting effect on cutting tools if lumber contains silica. High oil content and density make gluing difficult. Before nailing or screwing, pre-boring is required.

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Wenge

Wenge(scientific name: Millettialaurentii), has a heartwood of medium brown color, occasionally with a red or yellow hue, and almost black streaks. Its texture is very coarse, and grain is straight. Wenge is commonly found in central Africa. It is very durable and resistant to termite attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    8,600 N(1,930 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    870 kg/m3(54 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Difficult to work with hand tools and machine tools, with a significant blunting effect on cutting tools. Difference in density between light and dark areas makes sanding uneven. Propensity to splinter makes it hazardous to work with bare hands. For a smooth or level finish, large pores must be filled.

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Caribbean Walnut

Caribbean Walnut, also called Tzalam, Sabicu and False Tamarind (scientific name: Lysilomabahamense and L. latisiliquum), has a heartwood of light to medium brown color, occasionally with a purple or red hue, and dark brown streaks are common. Sapwood is pale grey-white and clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is open and uniform, luster is medium and grain is straight. Caribbean Walnut is commonly found in Central America and México. It is very durable and resistant to most insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    6,230 N(1,400 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    780 kg/m3(49 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Natural properties make it good for working on. Lumber can have a blunting effect on cutting tools. It is good with glues, turns and finishes well. It can take a high natural polish.

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Bubinga

Bubinga, also called Kevazingo(scientific name: Guibourtiademeusei, G. pellegriniana and G. tessmannii), has a heartwood of pink-red to dark-red brown in color, with purple/black streaks. Sapwood is of pale straw color and is clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is fine to medium, luster is moderate and grain is straight to interlocked. Figure can vary, including pommele, flamed, waterfall, quilted, mothed and others. Bubinga is commonly found in equatorial Africa. It ranges from moderately to very durable. It is said to be resistant to marine borer and termite attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    10,720 N(2,410 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    890 kg/m3(56 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    It is generally easy to work with in all aspects. It turns and finishes well. Gluing can be difficult due to high density and natural oil content. Lumber with silica content can cause dulling of cutting tools. Can be prone to tear-out during machining if grain is interlock or figured.

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Blood Wood

Blood Wood, also called Satine(scientific name: Brosimumrubescensand B. paraense), has a heartwood of bright red color. Sapwood is pale yellow in color and is well defined. Its texture is fine, luster is good and grain is straight or somewhat interlocked. Blood Wood is commonly found in tropical South America. It is said to be extremely durable and resistant to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    12,900 N(2,900 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    1,050 kg/m3(66 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Very high density has a significant blunting effect on cutting tools. Wood is usually brittle and prone to easy splintering while being worked on. Lustrous red surface is revealed after finishing stage.

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Aniegre

Aniegre, also called Anigre, Anegre and Aningeria(scientific name: Pouteriaspp.;previouslyAningeria genus), has a heartwood of yellow-brown color, occasionally with a pink hue. Sapwood is pale,not clearly distinguishable, and contains figured curly or mottled grain. Its texture is medium, luster is good and grain is interlocked.Aniegre is commonly found in Africa, mostly tropical east Africa. It is perishable, not durable and not resistant to insect attack. Sapwood is prone to fungal staining during drying.
  • Janka Hardness

    4,380 N(990 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    550 kg/m3(34 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Reasonable to work with hand tools and machine tools, though difficulty can vary with species. Lumber containing silica will blunt cutting tools.

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Yellow Heart

Yellow Heart, also called Pau Amarello(scientific name: Euxylophoraparaensis), has a heartwood of pale to golden yellow color, which darkens with age. Sapwood is white or pale yellow. Its texture is fine, luster is high and grain is generally straight though with some waviness or interlocking. Yellow Heart is commonly found in Brazil. It is moderately durable for resisting decay and insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    8,160 N(1,830 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    805 kg/m3(50 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Easy to work with hand tools and machine tools, but can be difficult if grain is interlocked or figured. It is good with glues and finishes well. It has a moderate blunting effect on cutting tools

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Afromosia

Afromosia, also called Afrormosia and African Teak (scientific name: Pericopsiselata), has a heartwood of yellow-brown color, sometimes with a red or olive hue. Sapwood is narrow, pale yellow in color and clearly distinguishable from the heartwood. Its texture is even, luster is good and grain is usually straight but can be interlocked. Afromosiais commonly found in west Africa. It is rated very durable for resisting decay and insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    6,980 N(1,570 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    725 kg/m3(45 lbs/ft3)

  • Workability

    Good results can be achieved with either hand tools or machine tools. It turns well, is good with glues and stains, and finishes well. Boards with interlocking grain can suffer tear-out while surfacing. Cutting tools will become slightly blunt. Dark stains will develop if in contact with iron in damp conditions.

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Zebra Wood

Zebra Wood, also called Zebrano(scientific name: Microberliniabrazzavillensis), has a heartwood of light brown to cream color with dark black-brown streaks, which resemble a zebra’s stripes. Its texture is coarse and open pores,and grain is generally wavy or interlocked. Quarter cut/sawnlumber has mostly uniform stripes. Flat cut/sawnlumber has wavy stripes. Zebra Wood is commonly found in west Africa. It is rated durable and resistant to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    8,160 N(1,830 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    805 kg/m3(50 lbs/ft3)

  • Janka Hardness

    It is good for sawing but very difficult to plane or surface because of an interlocking grain. Tear-out is also common. It is good with glues and finishes well. Pore filler may be required to resolve large open pores on light and dark surfaces.

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African Mahogany

African Mahogany (scientific name: Khayaanthotheca, K. grandifoliola, K. ivorensis, K. senegalensis), has heartwood that can range from pale pink to deep red in color, occasionally with red-brown streaks. Quarter cut/sawn wood may show ribbon-stripes. Its texture is medium to coarse, luster is good and grain is interlocked. The wood demonstrates the chatoyancy optical phenomenon, a typical of light refraction. African Mahoganyis commonly found in west tropical Africa. It is moderately durable and has poor resistance to insect attack.
  • Janka Hardness

    4,760 N(1,070 lbf)

  • Average Dried Weight

    40 kg/m3(40 lbs/ft3)

  • Janka Hardness

    It is easy to work with, glue and finish. If grain is interlocked it can suffer from tear-out.

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