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Bring something unique and elegant to your next woodworking project with White Wenge. This under-the-radar exotic hardwood is prized for it's light golden-brown to pale cream tones, subtle ribboned grain, and impressive density—offering the strength and beauty of traditional Wenge in a much brighter, more versatile color palette.
Perfect for contemporary furniture, custom cabinetry, accent walls, and high-end millwork, White Wenge offers a distinctive look that elevates any design with understated elegance.
Visual & Workable Appeal
✅ Color & Grain – Creamy white heartwood with a fine-to-medium texture and interlocked grain
✅ Workability – Machines well with sharp tools, finishes smooth, and glues reliably
✅ Style Versatility – Light tone works beautifully in modern designs
Special Considerations
🔧 Workability Tips: While denser than domestic species, White Wenge responds well to carbide-tipped blades and sharp hand tools. Pre-drilling is recommended for clean joinery.
🌱 Sustainably Sourced: Ethically harvested from West and Central Africa, Lati offers a more sustainable alternative to darker exotic hardwoods with similar density and performance.
📚 Material Insight: Though commonly referred to as "White Wenge," this species—Lati—is not botanically related to traditional Wenge. However, it offers a comparable level of hardness and stability at a significantly lower price point.
Product Details:
Janka Hardness: ~1,420 lbs
Density: ~45 lbs/ft³
Thickness: 1/2"
Origin: Central/West Africa
Perfect for DIY coasters, craft projects, engraving, or resin inlays, these blanks give makers the freedom to shape, sand, and finish to their vision.
These boards are skip-dressed to reveal their natural grain and color, giving you a clear preview of what’s beneath the surface—ideal for fine finish work or architectural features.
From a single standout board to full retail or renovation projects, we’ve helped over 3,000 Canadian woodworkers bring their vision to life.
Whether you’re a first-time DIYer, a contractor building custom interiors, or a designer sourcing unique wood for a client — we have the experience, selection, and support to get you exactly what you need.
