Origin of Wood Type: |
Asia |
Botanical Name: |
Pterocarpus indicus |
Specific Gravity: |
.66 |
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6 lb/ bf |
Color Range: |
Yellow- Gold- Bright Red- Brown |
Rarity / Availability: ( ?): |
Rare |
Typical Avg. Width: |
4" to 36" |
Typical Avg. Length: |
1' to 3' feet |
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N/A |
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Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architecural Millwork, Guitar Building / Instrument making, Wood Turning, Panels, Wood Carving, Aircraft / Automobile, Knife Handles, Pool Cues, Veneer and many other uses! |
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Burl, Turning Blocks |
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Amboyna Burr, Amboyna Burl, Phillippine Padauk, Solomons Padauk, Paupa New Guinea Rosewood, Narra Burl |
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One of the most exotic burls of the world, used mostly for high-end veneers. This is the burl found on the dashboard of the Mercedes Mai Bock.
The color ranges mostly in the reddish brown range but can swing into gold.
Amboyna burls are found on Narra and Paduak trees in South East Asia.
This treasure was once horded by Chinese Emperors and never permitted for commoners.
*One of the most rare and expensive burls
*Used for knife handles and reel seats
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