Black Limba Bottlestopper X-cut

1.75 x 3

Black Limba Exotic Hardwood — Figured African Wood for Turning & Fine Craft

Black Limba is a striking African hardwood prized for its warm golden-tan base color dramatically streaked with charcoal, gray, and black veining. This natural contrast creates bold visual movement, making Black Limba a standout choice for makers seeking distinctive, high-end materials.

Lightweight yet stable, Black Limba machines and turns beautifully, producing clean cuts and a smooth surface with minimal tear-out. It sands easily and finishes to a soft, natural luster that enhances the wood’s dramatic figure without obscuring its character. The wood’s balance of workability and visual impact makes it ideal for pen blanks, knife scales, guitar bodies, furniture accents, box making, and decorative turnings.

Each blank showcases unique streaking patterns, ensuring every finished piece is truly one-of-a-kind.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Terminalia superba

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: West & Central Africa

Common & Trade Names

Black Limba, Limba, Korina (Black Limba), Afara (regional)

Workability & Characteristics

Moderate density with excellent stability

Turns and machines easily

Sands and finishes exceptionally well

Accepts oils, wax, lacquer, and polish

Health & Safety Risks

Dust from Black Limba may cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals. Some users report mild allergic reactions after prolonged exposure.

Recommended precautions:

Use effective dust collection

Wear a respirator or fine-particulate dust mask

Use eye protection when machining

Avoid prolonged skin contact; wash after handling

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