Zebrawood and Roasted Red Oak Box - 102
Measures 13" long by 7.5" wide by 7 " tall. - $120
Zebrawood: The distinctive striped appearance of Zebrawood has made it a favorite for decorative inlays and veneers. Native to West Africa, especially Gabon and Cameroon. The tree trunk grows to 48" to 60" in diameter. The trees generally have very thick bark. The wood saws well, but can be very difficult to plane or surface due to the prevalence of interlocking grain. Tearout is common. Zebrawood glues and finishes well, though a transparent pore filler may be necessary for the large open pores which occur on both dark and light surfaces.
Roasted Red Oak - Red Oak lumber is heat-treated in a chemical-free process that uses heat and pressure that makes it weather-resistant and oxidizes the natural color to dark brown. A simple clear oil finish will turn the wood black. From Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada. Heartwood is a light to medium brown, commonly with a reddish cast. Nearly white to light brown sapwood is not always sharply demarcated from the heartwood. Quartersawn sections display prominent ray fleck patterns. Arguably the most popular hardwood in the United States, Red Oak is a ubiquitous sight in many homes. Even many vinyl/imitation wood surfaces are printed to look like Red Oak. Hard, strong, and moderately priced, Red Oak presents an exceptional value to woodworkers—which explains why it is so widely used in cabinet and furniture making. Common uses cabinetry, furniture, interior trim, flooring, and veneer.