{"product_id":"leopardwood-rough-sawn-lumber","title":"4\/4 Leopardwood \u003cbr\u003e Rough Sawn Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeopardwood lumber, kiln-dried and rough sawn, sold by the board foot in Fort Myers, FL. Lighter ray flecks scattered across a reddish brown face create the spotted pattern that gives this import hardwood its name. It is a hard, heavy wood from Central and South America and a favorite for small pieces you will see up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSold by the board foot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery leopardwood board is rough sawn in random widths and lengths, offered in 4\/4 (1 inch nominal) thickness. Price is per board foot. The leopard pattern is strongest on quartersawn faces; flatsawn boards show thinner lines, so pick in person if the pattern is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/board-foot-calculator\"\u003eboard-foot calculator\u003c\/a\u003e works out the cost of any board, and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/board-foot-calculator#plan\"\u003ematerial estimator\u003c\/a\u003e helps you plan how much to buy for a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking with Leopardwood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard, and the large rays chip and tear out when planed, especially on quartersawn faces. Take shallow passes with sharp knives or use a drum sander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlues well and turns cleanly, which makes it a good pen and turning wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes well with oil or film finishes. Sand carefully between coats, because the rays can stand slightly proud. Seal before epoxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairly stable once dry and does fine indoors in Florida with normal acclimating. We wouldn't put it outdoors uncovered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxes and accent panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePens and turnings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall furniture parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife and tool handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMilling \u0026amp; pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed it milled? We can plane, straight-line rip and cut to size. Pickup is at our Fort Myers showroom, 11350 Metro Pkwy, Unit 101. Call \u003ca href=\"tel:+12393315925\"\u003e(239) 331-5925\u003c\/a\u003e for delivery options and costs, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/dave-wood-2art\/yard-pull?utm_source=website\u0026amp;utm_medium=product\"\u003ebook a lumber visit\u003c\/a\u003e to pull boards with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wood\/leopardwood\"\u003eRead our full Leopardwood wood profile →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caloosahatchee Slabs \u0026 Lumber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48576139821261,"sku":"H-Leopard-4\/4","price":19.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/2076\/7693\/files\/leopardwood.jpg?v=1781019680","url":"https:\/\/caloosaslabsandlumber.com\/products\/leopardwood-rough-sawn-lumber","provider":"Caloosahatchee Slabs \u0026 Lumber","version":"1.0","type":"link"}