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Edensaw Woods is Seattle-Port Townsend, Washington's premier source of high-quality Black Limba import woods. We offer a comprehensive collection of domestic Black Limba woods to local home builders, woodworkers, boat builders, and remodelers for a wide range of woodworking applications. We are devoted to always exceeding our clients' expectations and offering excellent client service.

The heartwood of black limba is a gorgeous yellowish brown to golden brown, with prominent black streaks and veins. The darker appearance is what gives black limba its name. The sapwood ranges from pale yellow to brownish brown. Black limba import wood is a relatively hard and dense wood, although it lacks the durability of some other hardwoods. It is prone to decay and insect infestation. It is relatively simple to work with hand and machine tools. It also bonds and finishes well.

Sustainability:

Black limba is not included in the CITES Appendices or the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. However, wild populations of the tree have decreased in some locations. Some black limba is collected from sustainably managed plantations, but you should question your seller about the origin of the wood you're buying.

Availability and Costing:

Black limba is a common wood used for furniture, cabinets, musical instruments, and other purposes. It is available in both board and veneer form. Prices for black limba vary based on the wood's grade and figure. Figured black limba is typically more expensive than plain black limba.

The environmental impact of importing wood from Africa: There are concerns about deforestation in African rainforests to supply demand for hardwood timber. It is critical to select suppliers who are dedicated to sustainable forestry methods.

Black Limba Import Woods is a must-have for anybody trying to achieve the perfect balance of beauty, workability, stability, and lifespan in their woodworking and interior design projects. Its stunning beauty and practical features make it a versatile wood species that has stood the test of time. Black Limba Wood can transform your projects into everlasting works of art, whether you're a professional carpenter or a do-it-yourselfer. Please contact us as soon as possible to place an order for your next project, so that we can discuss your options and get started on your Black Limba wood project!