Assam wood

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Assam

Assam

An imported wood with dark stripes on a pale ground. Thick blanks and blocks are used for turning and small objects.

WOODWAY MAGAZINEImported blanks with dark stripes on a pale ground.

Blanks combining beige and dark brown.

Origin
Southeast Asia
Colour
Beige with dark brown stripes
Characteristics
Light ground colour · Dark stripes
Suggested uses
Turning · Small objects · Blocks
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