Any ideas on this wood

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Hey folks,
I got this crazy wood from a supplier here in my area and he has some other crazy burl slabs. This wood almost looks like gator print in the wood. I am waiting for him to cut me a piece for the butt.
What do you think it is?

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Looks like bubinga to me. I have a 1.75 x 67" piece that looks close to those. Whatever it is, it looks nice. Marry it to some quilted maple...
 
Looks like bubinga to me. I have a 1.75 x 67" piece that looks close to those. Whatever it is, it looks nice. Marry it to some quilted maple...

Quilted maple will look nice for sure. I have bubinga here and it does not look a whole lot like it. Whatever it is, it is cool looking. I know it came from Laos.
 
Looks like Makamong (Afzelia) Swirl to me.

Martin

looks like afzeila (hope i spelled it right)
I thought that too.
Quilted maple will look nice for sure. I have bubinga here and it does not look a whole lot like it. Whatever it is, it is cool looking. I know it came from Laos.
If you research bubinga, you will find it has many different figures. This, if bubinga, is highly figured. I think it may also be bubinga.
this could be pinkado
I couldnt find any high figured pics of pyinkado. Don't believe it to be that.
 
If you send me 2 pieces, I'll analyze them and send one back.:grin::grin::wink:
I don't think bubinga as it tends to be a red/pinkish or red/brown from the pieces I have. Unless the color is off on the camera. Either way it's some nice figure.
Dave
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If it's heavier then Maple I'd vote again for Bubinga. Take some pictures of the side showing the grain layers.
 
I thought that too.

If you research bubinga, you will find it has many different figures. This, if bubinga, is highly figured. I think it may also be bubinga.
Have you seen 5A pomelle bubinga? That has figuring similar to this except it's way more figured. Here's a nice piece.
I couldnt find any high figured pics of pyinkado. Don't believe it to be that.

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