Vintage Stock Genuine Lignum Vitae Hardwood aka Guaiacum Officinale. Janka hardness 4,390 lbf (19,510 N)

Please note: These  pieces have cracks which may not be visible in the pictures or from outside. Sold as is.

You will receive a similar one piece as shown in the pictures.

For your woodworking, marine, and hydro projects, real Lignum Vitae Wood sized at:

2”x2”x8” or 50x50x203mm.

This wood is also known as Guaiacum officinale, or Guaiacum Sanctum. It is extremely purposeful for parts for hydro projects, ball bearings, bushings, pulley wheels, turbine parts, and custom woodworking projects such as tool handles, bossing mallets, knife handles, game calls, reel seats, boxmaking etc. Lignum Vitae is an exceptional wood for turning on lathe, and finishes very well.

Condition is air dried and fully waxed. As noted above, the pieces have cracks on them. They may not be visible from outside.

Shipped via USPS. We accept PayPal and all major credit cards.

Additional information on real Lignum Vitae lumber:

In parts of Europe, this wood is known as pockholz, from trees of the genus Guaiacum. The trees are indigenous to the Caribbean and the northern coast of South America and have been an important export crop to Europe since the beginning of the 16th century. "Lignum vitae" is Latin for "wood of life", and derives its name from its medicinal uses. Lignum vitae resin has been used to treat a variety of medical conditions from coughs to arthritis etc.