Snakewood is a striking hardwood that woodturners often choose when they want their work to stand out. It has a bold, natural figure and deep colour that gives even simple turned shapes a lot of character.

On the lathe, Snakewood can be worked into small, detailed pieces with a clean finish when tools are sharp and cuts are controlled. It’s often used for projects where the final look matters just as much as the shape itself.

We supply Snakewood for woodturning in practical sizes that work well on the lathe, whether for small workshop pieces or more detailed custom work.

Key material benefits:

• Strong natural figure that shows well in turned work
• Commonly used by woodturners and custom makers
• Works well for detailed, small-scale turning
• Can be finished to a smooth, polished surface
• Good choice for decorative and functional pieces
• Adds visual interest to simple turned forms
• Suitable for hobby and professional woodturning