Have you ever thought about where it came from? What if you discovered a source of wood that hasn't been seen or worked in over 100 years? We offer many different species of tropical hardwoods that are not only certified to be material of the stature described above but is also a great green alternative.
It's true. You can now obtain and work with tropical hardwood of a quality that has not been seen since the day of sailing ships and all without the guilt trip tied to environmental issues. For upwards of 200 years this material has been patiently lying in wait at the bottom of rivers and streams throughout the tropics and is now being reclaimed.
It's true. You can now obtain and work with tropical hardwood of a quality that has not been seen since the day of sailing ships and all without the guilt trip tied to environmental issues. For upwards of 200 years this material has been patiently lying in wait at the bottom of rivers and streams throughout the tropics and is now being reclaimed.
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We have a devout commitment to the people and environment of Belize and hope to give end users of tropical species a viable alternative to cutting young timber. Hopefully this would allow rainforest areas in Belize to grow back to their once majestic stature and then be sustainably managed for future generations of woodworkers.
We have available, at the moment, straight grained and highly figured material in widths up to 20" and thicknesses of 1" to 3". Please understand that drying material submerged in water for upwards of 200 years is a "touch and go" process. We are taking all precautions necessary to guarantee stable, straight lumber you will be proud to work with.
Commonly known in Central America as "Chicle". This is the tree that was discovered in 1910 to have a very thick sap that when extracted and boiled down made the base used for the growing chewing gum industry. These trees are still used for this today and "Chicleros" still roam the forests to find trees ready for tapping.
Used for a wide rang of products from flooring to furniture and is a staple for hardwoods in Belize. The color sometimes resembles a very tight grained Bubinga and is also used as a Mahogany substitute when material is found that matches closely in color. We have a good supply of it now and is available for purchase.
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