Tzalam, commonly known as ‘Caribbean Walnut,’ resembles Hawaiian Koa with its light to medium brown heartwood and reddish or purplish tones. Despite its nickname, it is not a true walnut. Like Hawaiian Koa, Tzalam is easy to work with, glues well, and achieves a smooth, lustrous finish, making it ideal for creating impressive turned objects such as a peppermills or large turning projects.
3x3x12 spindles come waxed. 3×12 Spindles are not included in the free shipping offer.
- Common Name: Tzalam, Caribbean Walnut, Sabicu, False Tamarind
- Scientific Name: Lysiloma spp. (L. bahamense and L. latisiliquum)
- Native Area: Mexico and Central America
- Hardwood has an open medium texture and medium luster. Resembles Koa
- Straight grain with an open, uniform texture.
- Color: Light to medium brown, with occasional darker brown streaks
- Makes an excellent wood for turning projects of all types
- Non-Stabilized
- Priced: Per Each
