Zebrawood Box - 175
Box measures 8" long by 6" wide by 4" tall. $75
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.
Wenge - Usually pronounced WHEN-gii or WHEN-ghay, Wenge is a member of the great tree producing family, Leguminosae and comes from Zaire and other small countries of West Africa. T he wood has excellent strength and hardness properties, and is also dark enough to be used as a substitute for ebony. It is a good wood for turning and is sliced for paneling and veneers for furniture and cabinets and musical instruments . As with most exotic woods, it is selected for its color and dramatic appearance in any project that seems appropriate.