Leopardwood No. 5, 23 x 23 x 135 mm
Leopardwood (Roupala montana, Roupala brasiliense) is an exotic hardwood with a light brown color and distinctive spotted grain resembling leopard fur. Suitable for knife handles, tool handles, jewelry, woodturning projects, and decorative items.
Leopardwood No. 5
(Roupala montana, R. brasiliense)
23 x 23 x 135 mm
The photos shown 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
Leopardwood (Roupala montana, Roupala brasiliense) is an exotic hardwood known for its highly distinctive spotted grain pattern resembling leopard fur. The heartwood is light to medium brown with dark irregular spots formed by the natural structure of the pores. The sapwood is lighter, ranging from yellowish to light brown.
The wood is medium-hard to hard, relatively dense and durable. It cuts, turns, sands, and polishes well, although sharp tools are recommended due to its varying structure. After finishing with oil or wax, the contrast and decorative spotted figure become more pronounced.
Leopardwood is especially popular for:
- knife handles
- tool handles
- woodturning projects
- wooden jewelry
- decorative items
- decorative wood accessories
Each piece is unique, with its own distinctive grain pattern that can vary significantly depending on the cut.
Characteristics
- Tree type: tropical hardwood tree
- Origin: South America, mainly Brazil
- Wood color: light to medium brown with spots
- Grain: highly distinctive spotted, “leopard-like” pattern
- Structure: straight to slightly irregular
- Texture: medium to coarse
- Hardness: medium-hard to hard wood
- Workability: good, sharp tools recommended
- Uses: knife handles, tool handles, woodturning, jewelry, decorative items
- Other names: Leopard Wood, Brazilian Lacewood, Louro Faia, Perlholz
Safety notice
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.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Leopardwood |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 24 months |
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