Lignum Vitae
(Guaiacum officinale)
This is genuine lignum vitae,
not a substitute!
AA grade : The grain is
fairly straight, no sapwood or checks in the piece. Sometimes
called "Bearing grade"
A grade: The grain may have
some movement, most or all sapwood gone when turned round, no checks unless
truly tiny and not significant. Could have tiny bark inclusions or really tiny knots
(most don't)
(Bowl blanks may have a small amount of sapwood on one or two edges and can
be turned off or left on for effect.)
Figured: Like A grade but has
figure in it. No defects, may or may not have sapwood.
B grade: A good piece, and the
sapwood varies from 15-40%. No cracks, possible small tight knot and possible small hairline check.
Excellent Value, and offers a contrasty look. Requests for high sapwood
will be allowed, (not for low sapwood).
C grade: The piece has
some deep checks and would reguire some superglue to fix them, if you can't
cut around them. Even if you have to cut these to smaller sizes,
they are still very inexpensive. Priced to move.
The pieces below have been color
coded to easily see the grade:
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