Bubinga BUB02 — 1055 × 180 × 21mm

Bubinga (Guibourtia spp.)

Bubinga is a spectacular Central African hardwood prized by craftsmen the world over for its rich reddish-brown to deep purple-tinged heartwood, interlocked grain, and exceptional natural lustre. Dense, hard, and highly stable, it works beautifully with both hand and machine tools and finishes to a superb surface — a genuine showstopper in any project.

This piece is part of a small parcel of old stock sourced from John Boddy's Timber Yard — one of the most respected names in British hardwood. John Boddy's was a byword for quality and provenance for decades, and this stock reflects that heritage. A rare opportunity to acquire properly seasoned, characterful Bubinga from a legendary source.

Species Details

• Species: Guibourtia spp.
• Common Name: Bubinga
• Origin: Central Africa
• Colour: Rich reddish-brown to deep purple-tinged heartwood with interlocked grain
• Janka Hardness: ~2,690 lbf (11,970 N)
• Density: ~880–960 kg/m³
• Durability: Very Durable — Class 1
• Workability: Good — machines and sands well. Takes oil, resin, and lacquer finishes to a superb lustre.

This Piece

• SKU: BUB02
• Dimensions: 1055 × 180 × 21mm
• Weight: 4.0kg
• Finish: Planed two faces
• Cut: Fairly quarter sawn — tight, straight grain with characteristic ray figure
• Provenance: John Boddy's Timber Yard old stock
• Please note: There is some missing timber on one edge — please refer to the photos carefully before purchasing. Priced to reflect this.
• Photos: Images show the actual piece you will receive

Ideal for furniture, cabinetry, veneering, and any project where a richly figured, premium African hardwood is required. The quarter-sawn cut offers excellent dimensional stability and a distinctive ray figure.