Black Limba Exotic Hardwood Lumber

Black Limba is an African exotic hardwood known for its remarkable variation in color and grain. Boards can range from golden tan and light brown to dramatic gray, brown, and nearly black streaking, often producing highly figured and visually striking pieces.

Unlike uniformly colored hardwoods, Black Limba can change dramatically from board to board, making it especially appealing to woodworkers searching for unique natural figure and character.

Ideal For:

• Furniture and cabinetry
• Guitar and instrument bodies
• Boxes and decorative projects
• Tables and shelving
• Woodturning
• Accent panels
• Custom woodworking projects

Why Woodworkers Choose Black Limba

Black Limba combines exotic appearance with relatively friendly workability. Its dramatic dark streaks can create spectacular finished surfaces, while lighter sections provide natural contrast within the same board.

It has also become particularly well known among guitar builders and luthiers, where its attractive grain and tonal applications have made it a popular instrument wood.

Species: Black Limba (Terminalia superba)
Origin: Tropical West Africa
Wood Type: Exotic hardwood
Color: Golden tan to brown with gray, dark brown or black streaking
Grain: Straight to mildly interlocked with medium texture
Best Uses: Furniture, guitars, cabinetry, boxes, turning and decorative projects

Every Black Limba board is naturally different. Color, dark streaking and figure can vary substantially, which is part of the species' appeal.

An excellent choice for woodworkers searching for figured African hardwood lumber with distinctive natural contrast and exceptional character.

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