About Tigerwood

Also called "Goncalo Alves", Tigerwood is known for it's striking appearance as well as its stiffness and durability. Darker brown markings often contrast against the medium brown background of Tigerwood, giving it its characteristic tiger-like pattern. Tigerwood is naturally resistant to insects and decay, making it a suitable choice for many outdoor applications.

• Common Names: Goncalo Alves, Jobillo, Kingwood, Astronium spp.
• Origin: Brazil
• Color: Tigerwood is a medium brown color, usually with streaks of dark brown to blackish. Color tends to darken with age.
• Janka Hardness: 2,170 lbs/ft
• Avg. Weight: 4.75 lbs/bdft
• General Workability: Tigerwood is not too difficult to work with despite its hardness. Like most exotic hardwood, it can have a moderate blunting effect on cutters. Tigerwood laser engraves well, but may present difficulty in laser cutting.

Project Ready? These thin wood sheets are perfect for scroll sawing, laser cutting and engraving, thick veneers, and much more. Our Project Ready Tigerwood boards are kiln dried and surfaced and sanded to 150 grit on two sides.

Sizes are exact. | This is all solid Tigerwood hardwood, not plywood, and is not glued. | 100% satisfaction guaranteed.