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| Botanical Name | Ptaeroxylon obliquum |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Nieshout, Sneezewood |
| Main Color Group | Medium Brown |
| Grain Pattern | Pronounced |
| Workability | Medium |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 68 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 1080 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 3080 |
| Janka Hardness - Newtons | 13700 |
Ptaeroxylon Obliquum, from which Sneezewood is derived, is a deciduous evergreen tree or shrub. The lumber it yields has a heartwood which is generally comprised of light to medium golden brown hues (although the brownish hues can sometimes be dark, toward the tree’s center). Grains are generally either straight or wavy, although they can be interlocked. The wood is quite dense, which makes it somewhat difficult to work, but renders excellent dimensional stability when dried.
It turns and finishes well, although gluing can be problematic, due to the natural oil content of the wood.
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Sustainability: Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common Uses: Construction, railway cars, bearings, furniture, musical instruments, fuel wood, utility wood, carvings, turnings and small specialty items.
Comments: Sneezewood is considered to be one of the most durable, bug and rot resistant woods in the world, having been classified as “Imperishable” in its native South Africa. The wood has been found to outlast both iron and brass when you as machinery bearings. Part of the wood’s status of being little known in the western world is due to its great strength, stability and durability; for centuries, it has been utilized in a variety of functional roles in south / southwest Africa.
Species Description: Wood Species
| Image | Price | Grade | Dimensions | SKU | Buy | Description | hf:att:pa_grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $75.85 | B | 36.7 × 9.25 × 0.88 in | SNEEZE1016 | | Wormholes. Knots. Light cracking. | b |
 | $96.08 | B | 40 × 10.75 × 0.88 in | SNEEZE1015 | | Width varies. Wormhole. Knots. Light wane. | b |
 | $101.94 | B | 42.44 × 10.75 × 0.94 in | SNEEZE1014 | | Cracks. Knots. Light planerskip. Wormholes. | b |
 | $88.31 | B | 38.56 × 10.25 × 0.94 in | SNEEZE1013 | | Cracks. Knots. Wormholes. | b |
 | $65.84 | B | 56.13 × 5.25 × 0.94 in | SNEEZE1012 | | Checks. Knots. | b |
 | $64.35 | B | 44.31 × 6.5 × 0.94 in | SNEEZE1011 | | Planerskip. Cracks. Knots. Wane. | b |
 | $104.08 | C | 48.75 × 10.75 × 0.75 in | SNEEZE1010 | | Cracks. Planerskip. Wormhole. Knots. | c |
 | $79.20 | B | 36.81 × 9.63 × 0.75 in | SNEEZE1009 | | Knots. Planerskip. Checks and cracks on end. | b |
 | $148.76 | AB | 40.625 × 14.75 × 1 in | SNEEZE1008 | | Crack one end. With varies 14.75″ – 16.25″. | ab |
 | $203.65 | A | 60.875 × 12.25 × 1 in | SNEEZE1007 | | Crack one end. With varies 12.25″ – 14.5″. | a |
 | $103.12 | B | 71 × 6.5 × 1 in | SNEEZE1006 | | Checks and knots. | b |
 | $111.61 | B | 83.25 × 6 × 1 in | SNEEZE1005 | | Open knots on one face. Averages about 6″ | b |
 | $64.69 | B | 48.25 × 6 × 0.812 in | SNEEZE1004 | | Open knots both faces. Width varies 6.0″ – 10.0″. | b |
 | $70.20 | AB | 43.5 × 6.5 × 0.875 in | SNEEZE1003 | | Width varies 6.5″- 10.0″. | ab |
 | $101.38 | AB | 37.125 × 11 × 1 in | SNEEZE1002 | | Planer Skip one end. Small holes and checks. | ab |
 | $120.66 | AB | 54 × 9 × 0.875 in | SNEEZE1001 | | Knots and checks. Width varies 9″ – 11.0″. | ab |
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