woods of the pacific
Some details around the variety of woods of the Pacific that we offer at our shop, Snake Road Sawmill.
MONKEYPOD
KOA
Only grows in Hawaii. Rich colors and curly koa features.
Albizia
A gorgeous grain that is known for it’s chatoyance.
Video coming soon…
Banyan
Beautiful and unique spalting that creates lines as it grows.
Goldilocks of woods. Not too hard, not too soft. Easy to work with and lots of character.
Mindanao gum eucalyptus
Light cream colored grain, very pretty and not rainbow.
cuban mahogany
Great woodworking qualities and very durable. The gain has wonderful depth and waves.
milo
Stunning deep grain with many colors within.
kamani
Fine grain with a great color that reveals itself..
Iron wood
A straight and even grain with a very fine texture and high natural luster.
lignum vitae
Has a very fine texture and can be polished to a high luster due to its high natural oil content.
Lychee
Elegant, refined wood with depth and lots of complexities.
Robusta eucalyptus
More of a red wood and when you mill it to reveal the grain, it’s beautiful.
ear pod
A course texture with straight grain lines, sometimes in rows.
opiuma
A fine to medium grain with a smooth texture and warm, rich brown color, often showcasing subtle, unique grain patterns.