Wenge
Rough Cut Lumber
From $27.95
From $74.95
S4S Lumber
From $32.95
From $79.95
Thins
$13.95
Sale
The Darkness! Thins Pack (5 x 24")
Welcome to the Dark Side $38.95 $48.75
Mix Packs
Sale
4/4 Rough Cut The Darkness! Lumber Mix Pack
Welcome to the Dark SideFrom $84.95 $94.75
Sale
S4S The Darkness! Lumber Mix Pack
Welcome to the Dark SideFrom $104.95 $116.75
Turning Blanks
From $25.00
From $17.00
Dowels
From $6.95
Sale
Assorted Dowel Mix Pack
Mahogany, Maple, Padauk, Purpleheart, Walnut, & WengeFrom $27.95 $31.70
Sold Out
Pen Blanks
Sold Out
$2.95
Wenge (Millettia laurentii)
Pricing:
Expensive
Hardness:
1,930
Janka
Distribution:
Central Africa
Availability:
Readily Available
Appearance
Wenge has a distinctive look with a medium brown heartwood filled with nearly black streaks throughout. The grain is straight and extremely coarse.
Workability
This is not a wood species for the faint of heart. It is extremely difficult to work with hand or power tools and it will dull edges quickly. It doesn’t even sand well because of the changing densities in the wood. The pores are huge and require filling in order to achieve a level finish.
Uses
Wenge is used for furniture, turnings, and musical instruments.
Additional Comments
The slivers from this wood are plentiful and nasty. They often get lodged in the skin and can go septic. Wearing gloves can be helpful but not 100% foolproof.
