IMPORTED KILN DRIED LUMBER PRODUCTS
The unique colors and grains of many imported woods make them popular for use in a variety of projects. The woods we have come from many different areas of the world, and we try to bring in species that have some special characteristics. We also try to respond to customer requests for species we don't have, but be aware that some obscure species may be difficult to find, and quite expensive. Most imported woods come only in a select grade, and most of our stock is in 1" thickness. There are some species with thicknesses of 2" or 3" also. Pricing of the items we most commonly stock is shown in the "Lumber Prices" link at the top of this page. The price sheet is arranged alphabetically by species & includes both domestic and imported woods. It is common for customers to need small pieces of imported woods, so we often have short boards, but unlike our domestic woods there is no cost saving per foot on imported shorts.
In our species listing below we have a short description of the wood, alternate names that are sometimes used for that species, what area of the world it comes from, and the thicknesses we try to have in stock. We have found pricing on imported woods to be much more volatile than our domestic species so don't be surprised if prices may change quite a bit in a short period of time.
African Ribbon Mahogany- Has vertical stripes that give the board a lustrous quality, especially when finished. Reddish brown color with medium to coarse texture.- 1" thick - Comes from Africa.
Bloodwood - Strong red color that lasts if finished correctly. Not a lot of grain showing. Very hard, which makes it difficult to dry without degrade. Splinters easily. - 3/8" and 1" thick - Comes from Latin America.
Bocote - Medium to dark brown color with strong grain patterns. 3/8", 1" and sometimes 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Bolivian Rosewood - (also called Morado or Pau Ferro) Variable colors from dark brown or violet to orangish/red. Smooth grain and even texture. 1" thick. Comes from Latin America
Brazilian Cherry - (also called Jatoba) Darker red color with interesting grain. Harder wood than most domestic species. 1" thick - Comes from Latin America.
Bubinga - Even, fine texture. Reddish brown with streaks. Resembles Rosewood. - 1" thick. Comes from Africa.
Canarywood - Medium brown color with sometimes a variety of reds and yellows showing, along with lots of grain. 3/8", 1" and sometimes 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Coco Bolo - Premium wood In the Rosewood family, with a variety of colors and grains. 3/8", 1" and sometimes 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
East Indian Rosewood - Color can vary from golden brown to dark purple/brown with dark brown streaks. 3/8", 1" and sometimes 2" thick. Comes from India.
Ebony (Gaboon) - Hard and black with very little grain showing. 3/8" and 1" thick. Comes from Africa.
Iroko - Medium brown and very rot resistant. Often used as a teak replacement. 1" thick. Comes from Africa
Jobillo - (also called Goncalo Alves or Tigerwood) Medium reddish brown with irregularly spaced streaks of dark brown. 1" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Leopardwood - Darker brown color with a grain character that gives it a lace-like pattern similar to Australian Lacewood. 3/8", 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Lignum Vitae (Argentine) - Medium to dark green and brown colors. Very hard. 3/8" and 1" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Mahogany (Honduras) - Medium to dark reddish brown color. Famous for lots of furniture and cabinet making. 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Marblewood - Medium brown with irregular dark streaks. Very hard. 3/8", 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Padauk - When machined it turns to a bright orange color. Mellows over time to dark orange from sun exposure. 3/8", 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Africa.
Purpleheart - Extremely dense hardwood. Develops a purple color that will darken over time. 3/8", 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Redheart - Can be bright red with lots of grain when freshly machined. Color will fade quickly without UV inhibitors. 3/8" and 1" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Sapele - Reddish brown wood with a ribbon stripe pattern in the grain. Very stable and finishes well. 1" thick. Comes from Africa.
Spanish Cedar - Light brown wood often used in humidors because of its fresh aroma that does not transfer to the cigars.- 1" thick.
Comes from Latin America.
Teak - Rich golden brown wood often used in furniture, outdoor applications and on boats. Has a natural oily feel. 1" and sometimes 2" thick. Originally from Burma(now named Myanmar). Some stock at a much lower price also grown in plantations in Latin America.
Wenge - Medium to hard density with coarse Grain. Very dark brown with grayish grain. 3/8", 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Africa.
Yellowheart - Has a mustard yellow color that does not fade, with subtle grain. Medium density, Finishes well. 3/8", 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Latin America.
Zebrawood - Heavy hard wood with coarse texture. Dark and white stripes like the animal it is named after. Almost always quarter sawn to highlight its stripes. 3/8", 1" and 2" thick. Comes from Africa.
Ziricote - Medium & dark brown color with strong landscape grains. 1" thick. Comes from Latin America.