Desert ironwood No. 1, 29 x 43 x 130 mm

Desert Ironwood (Arizona Ironwood), No. 1

(Olneya tesota)
29 x 43 x 130 mm

The photos are illustrative
The wood is intended for further processing, so some edges may not be exactly perpendicular to each other, or planes parallel to each other.
The stated dimensions are minimal, they can be slightly larger.

Description

Desert ironwood is a very attractive wood for its unique properties and wonderful appearance. It comes from the Sonoran Desert on the border between the USA and Mexico. Core wood can be orange-yellow to reddish-brown, with dark, brown to black stripes. The white wood is yellowish white. The fibers are straight or wavy, with an excellent natural shine. Different colors of heartwood create a very interesting texture. There are many knots and other defects in wood, so quality pieces are only available in small sizes.

Properties

Desert ironwood is an extremely heavy and hard wood, which is why it got its name iron wood. Its durability, stability, beautiful structure, unique color and limited availability create a unique combination of properties that are ideal for the production of luxury decorative items.

Processing

Wood is difficult to process due to its density, it has a high cutting resistance. The sizes of the available pieces are very limited, therefore they are machined mainly by hand. It is stable, well turned, polished and finished. It has an excellent natural shine.

Use

• decorative and gift items
• turning
• carving
• wooden jewelry
• knife handles
• manufacture of stationery

Safety instructions

Tropical woods can be toxic or cause various allergies. During processing, fine wood dust is also generated, which can cause a number of other health problems. Therefore, it is recommended to use respirators and other protective equipment when working with wood.

Another wooden material

You can find other wood for your projects in the Tropical wood or Other wood category.