Koa Wood Sheets

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Koa wood sheets.

We display the specific gravity for each of our woods using it s kiln dried measurement instead of the non dried measurement. Koa paper back veneer sheet 4 x 8 roll. This native of hawaii is truly a monarch of the forest growing to heights of 100 feet. The koa tree ordinarily grows to 50 feet tall but larger specimens have been found.

Workability of hawaiian koa is similar to genuine mahogany swietenia macrophylla. 4 to 20 inches on occasion can be found up to 50 inches wide. Koa can be found primarily in the hawaiian islands. The best koa acacia koa can be found specifically on higher elevations of the big island and take 50 to 70 years to mature.

The iridescence in this wood is particularly exceptional on the quarter sawn grain. Only 8 left in stock order soon. Our koa wood comes in different shades curl contact us aloha and welcome to hawaiian koa company the highest quality kiln and air dried hawaiian koa for your projects and fine koa items handmade for you or gifts with aloha. Koa is renowned for its iridescent shimmer and luscious color which ranges from tan to warm gold with brown and black accents.

Mozambique veneer quartered figured. 2 pieces acacia formosa koa exotic wood pen turning blanks 5 3 4 x 3 4 acacia formosa koa 140mmx20mmx20mm 7 50 7. Refine by no filters applied browse by price brand more hide filters show filters price update choose size 4 x 6. Yellow gold red pink brown.

The color and grain patterns in these wood veneers are beautiful so it is easy to understand why it is considered one of the forest s most prized trees for gems. Figured hawaiian koa wood veneer has a really beautiful grain. About koa wood koa is part of the acacia family of trees and is recognized as one of the finest textured woods in the world. 6 to 10 feet sometimes can be found up to 14 feet long.

Domestic exotic burl flexible wood veneer. Origin of wood type. Many ukulele makers use this wood since it is a beautifully figured wood. It has open grain and works well.