Leopard Wood
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Leopard wood. Leopardwood is sometimes confused with Lacewood which is a different genus of tree Panopsis spp. Below you will find stock sizes of Leopardwood exotic wood blanks. Has a flaky speckled figure with dark flecks varying from a small lace-like pattern.
Additionally when comparing the endgrain of these two genera Leopardwood has wider spaced parenchyma bands. Leopardwood Flaky speckled figure with dark flecks varying from a small lacelike pattern to a larger splashy figure. Approximately 3-4 per mm versus 5-6 per mm with Lacewood.
It has mottled bark simple leaves arranged in opposite pairs white to cream-coloured flowers and fruit studded with rough points. Quite scarce timber Color Range. Leopard wood is a relative newcomer to the woodworking scene.
The highly flecked decorative surface makes this wood ideal for furniture and accent work. The figure is most pronounced when the wood is quartersawn. Leopardwood is so named for the tightly-grouped flecks which cover its surface.
Prior to being sanded the flecked portions slightly elevated positioning on the woods surface gives it a true 3D look. Nov 15 2018 - Explore globalwoodss board Leopard Wood Lace Wood on Pinterest. Wood Type Exotic hardwood.
Flindersia maculosa commonly known as leopardwood or leopard tree is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae and is endemic to inland areas of eastern Australia. Sapwood of is brownish-red while heartwood is more chocolate-brown in color. Works easy except for a tendency to splinter and takes a very lustrous finish.