Zebrawood

Zebrawood is unmistakable — pale golden-yellow with dramatic dark brown to black streaks running across the grain in a pattern that genuinely resembles a zebra's coat. The figure is most pronounced on quartersawn faces. Interlocked grain can make it tricky to plane, but the visual payoff is unmatched for accent work. Takes a good finish and is moderately durable. Best used where the grain pattern is the design — as a face veneer, accent panel, or in turning where the full figure is visible.

Available via preorder. Reserve your boards before the next group order closes.

Latin name: Microberlinia brazzavillensis
Janka hardness: 1,575 lbf
Origin: West Africa
Avg. dried weight: 50 lbs / ft³
Workability: Moderate

Common uses: Accent panels · Veneer · Turning · Furniture accents · Knife handles · Pen blanks