AMBOYNA EXOTIC WOOD
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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 is usually somewhere 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.
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Characteristics of Amboyna
| Origin of Wood Type | Asia |
| Botanical Name | Pterocarpus indicus |
| Specific Gravity | 0.66 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 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′ |
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| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Guitar Building / Instrument Making, Wood Turning, Panels, Wood Carving, Aircraft / Automobile, Knife Handles, Pool Cues, Veneer and many other uses. |
| Lumber Grades | Burl, Turning Blocks |
| Other Trade Names | Amboyna Burr, Amboyna Burl, Philippine Paduak, Solomon’s Paduak, Papua New Guinea Rosewood, Narra Burl |
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Sample Pictures of Amboyna
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
