Wood identification help

[andersonec]

Has anybody out there seen this timber before and if so what is it? It has Tambootie written on it but after doing a search I don't think that's right. Click on the picture to enlarge it.

 

[marcros]

I would have a half guess at ropala lacewood.

 

[SteveF]

snakewood or sapelle pomelle is my guess

need some dimensions tbh

Steve

 

[andersonec]

snakewood or sapelle pomelle is my guess

need some dimensions tbh

Steve

Steve, they are pen blanks so the pictures above are about life size.

Andy

 

[Mr T]

I would think Pommele Sapele as well.

Chris

 

[SteveF]

if it is snakewood
then be very careful with it
too much heat...it will crack
look at it wrong it will crack
wait 6 months before giving it to someone....u guessed it

Steve

 

[andersonec]

if it is snakewood
then be very careful with it
too much heat...it will crack
look at it wrong it will crack
wait 6 months before giving it to someone....u guessed it

Steve

Steve, I have a couple of small strips of Snakewood and it's not that, who would you suggest giving them to?

 

[SteveF]

i was referring giving a snakewood pen to someone...dont do it
beefwood maybe
Steve