1.25 x 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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