great buys » vintage teak turning blocks

Like unpolished gem stones, these Teak Turning Blocks just need a little work to gleam like jewels. These teak blocks are the end cuts of teak beams taken from antique pole structures in Southeast Asia. These classic structures are being taken down to make way for new development. The vintage, old-growth Asian teak reclaimed from these buildings is vastly superior to new, plantation-grown teak from Central America, in both structure and appearance. The as-is surface of these pieces is replete with weathered character. Remilled, the wood reveals an incredible swirl of mellow golds, coppers and tans, with rich brown and silver grain highlights. This material is well-suited for furniture projects, as well as trim accents and other applications. At $10 per board foot, this inventory is a rare bargain. Must be purchased as a unit, with approximately 400 board feet per unit.

Sources: Vintage pole structures dismantled to accommodate new development in Southeast Asia.

Species: Tectona grandis.

Color tones: As-is weathered silver or resawn/surfaced to reveal muted golds, coppers and tans with brown and silver highlights.

Dimensions: Dimensions vary. Range is around 4” x 4” to 6” x 6” x up to 2-1/2’ long.

Millwork: As-is milled lumber pieces.

Character: Nails and nail holes, oxide stains, seasoning checks and insect scaring. Some pieces hand-hewn and others chainsaw hewn.

Finish: Unfinished.

LEED: MR 4 (Recycled Content).

Price: $10 per board foot. Must be purchased per unit, with approximately 400 board feet per unit.