Newsletter March 2017
Dear Woodlover
We have made it through the worst of the winter and compared to previous years, our facilities are warm and cozy (Thank you Bob!) – AND THE BATHROOM WORKS IN THE WINTER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 8 YEARS!!
Winter is not the perfect time to visit but our wide variety and value for money will bring a smile to your face and happiness to your heart. Besides, the weather is steadily improving since storm Orson hit us in February! Of course if you are unable to make the journey to Maine, send us an email or give us a call on 207.364.1520 or 207.364.1073
Our new containers pictured above, are filled with genuine Gabon Ebony, African Blackwood and Satinwood.
Orson hit us hard but local contractor, Todd Wardwell, brought out his monster loader and did a wonderful job in clearing the access road and surrounds of our buildings.
CITES-ROSEWOOD
Eric Meyer has written an excellent article on Rosewoods and the change of their CITES classification. This is hot news and affects all of us. So read it carefully here. In many ways we are pleased that these woods are being granted some protection from the greed that is fast depleting them. Meanwhile we at Rare Woods continue to buy from reputable sources and have good stocks of the following Rosewoods:
(Click on individual photos to view full size)
- Rosewood Tucurensis
- Rosewood Honduras
- Rosewood Indian
- Rosewood Madagascan (we have about 4000 ft but will not be sourcing any more as it is impossible after the "Gibson" raid.
     
Tucurensis Honduras Rosewood Indian Rosewood Madagascan Brazilian Vietnamese
- Rosewood Brazilian – pre ’82. We have plenty but all is of a rustic quality.
- Rosewood Nicaraguan
- Rosewood Vietnamese – the last 400 bd ft in 8/4 – wonderful quality
- Kingwood
- Tulipwood
- African Blackwood – Bells, squares, fingerboards expected in April and we do have stock for bagpipes and clarinets
- Cocobolo
   
Kingwood Tulipwood African Blackwood Cocobolo can have superb colours
(Rory's personal guitar)
We even have Rosewoods that are not Rosewood:
- African Rosewood (Giubourtia Coleosperma) – good Bubinga substitute
- Pau Rosa
- Santos Rosewood
If your conscience does not allow you to buy Rosewoods and Ebonies, we stock America's (and Maine’s) own exotics:
- Birdseye Maple
- Curly maple (soft and hard)
- Flame birch (my all time favorite) – love and care required in finishing
- Tiger Ash – 16/4 only – perfect for book matched guitars
 
Tiger Ash Stunning Flame Birch cabinet by IRION
Rift and Quartered Woods
For plane makers, Stickly furniture aficionados and guitar gurus, we are stocking more and more of rift and quartered woods.
Expected soon:
- Super close grain African Mahogany to join our
- Euro Beech
- White Oak
- Black Cherry
- Zebra wood
Any other requests??
Something special:
Look at recent offerings unearthed.
• Wide and long Purpleheart 135" x 19.5" x 1": $273.75
• Honduras Rosewood. 96" x 14" x 1": $326.67 – look at that grain and the
superb little splodge of sapwood.
  
Massive Purpleheart board The Changing colors of Purpleheart Special Honduras Rosewood board
Book recommendation:
Instead of a book this new poster by Wood Database (Eric Meyer) is a great addition to any woodworkers wall. See link here.
New opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm EST.
Saturdays from April 1 - Columbus Day: 9am - 1pm EST.
Bob and I look forward to your enquiries by email and phone and will respond diligently.
Yours in fine woodworking
Rory
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