
Leopardwood
Rough Cut Lumber
S4S Lumber
Thins
The Zoo! Thins Pack (5 x 24")
An Animal MixLeopardwood (Roupala montana)
Pricing:

Moderately Expensive
Hardness:
2,150
Janka
Distribution:

Central and South America
Availability:

Some difficulty to source
Appearance
The large medullary rays that give this wood its name are light brown while the wood itself is medium to dark reddish brown.
Workability
Leopardwood is difficult to work because of its high density and tearout is quite common.
Uses
Commonly used for furniture, veneer, musical instruments, and turned objects.
Additional Comments
Often misnamed as Lacewood, Leopardwood is much tougher to work with. Despite the difficulties in working with it, this timber is beautiful and can add beautiful accents to any project.