Hybrid wood consists partially of wood, and partially of different coloured acrylic resins. They are merged (cast) in a special process. The resulting hybrid material can be processed easily and is dimensionally stable. You may need to sharpen your tools quite often. In order to achieve great visual effects, partly ground mother of pearl shell is used, which can blunt sharp cutting tools faster than usual.
We have produced the blank offered here for you using a complex process in our own production.
Snakewood (Piratinera guianense) comes mainly from Surinam or Guyana, but it is found along the entire northern coast of South America and up to Mexico. The name undoubtedly comes from its snakeskin-like appearance. It is undoubtedly one of the most expensive woods on the world market. Unfortunately the wood is famous for its cracking, especially when stored, and it is virtually impossible to predict if it will happen. Unfortunately, it's also not preventable. Please consider this when working with it! Snakewood does not tolerate major fluctuations in temperature, which will almost certainly be rewarded with cracking. Take care when grinding the wood and seal any exposed grain as soon as possible. So, why would anyone choose to work with such a stubborn wood? I think the main reason has to be its beauty.
The wood is extremely dense, very hard, and very heavy.
It is mainly used for decorative purposes, such as for knife, umbrella, or walking stick handles, and in instrument making, in particular for bows for stringed musical instruments.
Dimensions: approx. 130 x 68 x 42 mm
You will get the shown piece!
The piece is dry and can be processed immediately
Finely grained wood may contain imperfections such as open knots, bark inclusions, or cracks that are typical of the species. These flaws come from the way the tree has grown and are completely natural. They can usually be filled with low-viscosity cyanoacrylate (super glue) and wood dust. Mandatory information according to the EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR):
Manufacturer / person responsible:
Company FeinesHolz
Ulf Henke
Plauener Str. 163 / K
13053 Berlin
Berlin, Germany
E-Mail:
gpsr(at)feinesholz.de