Author: Amanda

December 2019 WOM | Limba Frake is highly decorative. This architectural wood veneer is indisputably unique from log to log – always exquisite in appearance. Some of our available logs have figure, some have sap; others exemplify great structure and some have broken stripe.

Colors range from a light yellow-brown to a more golden brown with irregular dark brown or black streaks. Limba Frake has a moderately coarse texture and is highly lustrous. It takes both stains and finishes well.

It is no surprise that this stunning veneer is prized for architectural use, acoustic panels, and musical instrument design, especially electric guitars and drums. Other common applications include high-end custom furniture, millwork and cabinetry, as well as both interior yacht building and aircraft applications.

Our team is confident that one of our available Limba Frake logs will speak to you and your project team. Contact us to learn more about our inventory and how we can help with your next project.

November 2019 WOM | Cerejeira wood veneer is our team’s pick for November.

While Cerejeira Crotch wood veneer is very popular in our industry, we think that flat cut Cerejeira deserves recognition, too.

Cerejeira is a South American wood that emits a sweet smell, similar to vanilla or cumiran. Heartwood color ranges from a generally uniform golden-yellow to a light brown, sometimes with an orange hue. Its grain is interlocked and it has a medium to high natural luster with a medium to coarse texture.

Common uses: High-end luxury furniture and store fixtures/accents, as well as architectural millwork, panels and cabinetry.

This specie takes both stains and finishes well.

Contact us to learn how we can help you with your project specifications.

About the tree: The trees are large, typically reaching heights of up to 82-100 feet, with trunk diameters between 20-35 inches. (Source: tropicaltimber.info)

October 2019 WOM | Pronounce Izombe as if you are saying “i-zombie.” This versatile wood veneer deserves the spotlight, and this October is a fitting month for its showcase.

Izombe wood veneer uses vary; common applications are interior millwork, furniture and doors, as well as yachts and aircraft interiors.

Its heartwood is golden yellow-orange with darker brown streaks throughout. These streaks can be nervous and wavy, while the figure is of mottle or ribbon type. The texture is very fine and even, and the grain is generally straight.

A clear finish is crisp all on its own, and adding a light brown to auburn stain keeps the defined grain lines brilliant, as seen here:

Over time, all woods will fade and possibly change color with exposure to light. But Izombe is a little different than other veneer, just like its unique name. In addition to having a luxurious finish, of all the woods with similar color, Izombe wood veneer changes color the least over time.

Logs are typically between 35,000-50,000 square feet with nice sequencing and good dimension.

Does the aesthetic of Izombe fit your upcoming project and specifications? Contact us today and our knowledgeable team will answer any questions you may have.

About the tree: Typically reaches 120 feet with a straight bole. Trunk diameters are generally 3-4 feet. (Source: A Guide to Useful Woods of the World, Second Edition)

September 2019 WOM | Paldao wood veneer comes in a wide variety of colors. The quarter cut featured here has a stripey aesthetic and is light brown, almost tan, with darker streaks throughout. When flat cut, gray-brown heartwood shows with a hint of green and darker streaks. The grain is interlocked and is sometimes wavy.

These trees are found in southeast Asia, as well as on the islands of the southwest Pacific. They commonly grow to 120 feet with very high buttresses that may extend up to 20 feet! (Source: A Guide to Useful Woods of the World, Second Edition)

In addition to both flat and quarter cut wood veneer, we also carry Paldao in our lumber department – currently we have 8/4 FAS & BTR square-edge lumber and table tops! Contact us if you’d like to learn more about Paldao and how we can help you with your project and specifications.

Fun fact: Paldao was once viewed in awe in remote parts of the Phillipines. Read more from Wood Magazine about Paldao’s interesting history.

Today (August 26) is National Dog Day and we have an exciting announcement to share with you that fits right in. 🐾 On October 5, 2019, we are having a public event at our lumber warehouses, located at 3001 Symmes Rd., Hamilton, OH, and it’s all for a good cause and local paws.

Our M. Bohlke Corp. team will be giving guided tours through our imported lumber warehouses – that’s 175k square feet of imported square edge lumber, live edge slabs and more! While our lumber business doesn’t have public walk-in hours, this is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn more about M. Bohlke Corp. and our products & services.

RSVP on our Facebook page

Meet Trooper

From Noon – 2p.m., Trooper from The Trooper Telegraph will be visiting with us so you can meet him, too! Bring along an item donation from his wish list to be given to a local area animal shelter.

Live Edge Slab Raffle

We’re raffling off a beautiful, unfinished Walnut live edge slab. To enter, buy a $5 ticket + bring 1 item donation with you from Trooper’s wish list. All proceeds benefit Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton, OH. The slab’s measurements are 8’6” long x 30” wide x 2.3” thick. We’ll be posting a photo of it soon to our Facebook event page!

Donation List

Animal Friends Humane Society’s most needed items: Postage Stamps, Kitten Food, Kitten Milk Replacement (KMR), Copy Paper. For the complete wish list, check out our official Facebook event or see Animal Friends Humane Society’s complete wish list.

Some Bites

This is a lunchtime event and we hope you come hungry! Golden Goose will be on-site for the event. Check out their Facebook see all of their delicious offerings.

We are so excited to host Trooper and we hope to see YOU October 5 at All Bark, Some Bites! 🐾

MB News Summer 2019: 

New Log Inspection Service Announcement – We are excited to offer our customers a new way to experience a log inspection: Stream Live, Watch Later. When customers are unable to visit our offices for an in-person inspection, we come to them!

Reconstituted Veneer – Engineered, or reconstituted veneer, is an ideal choice for large-scale projects. Because of its consistency and cost-effectiveness, Vtec is an innovative alternative to traditional wood veneer.

Hidden Treasure Feature – We chose a one-of-a-kind log you won’t see anywhere else to highlight this quarter.

Read our Summer 2019 newsletter to learn about more about M. Bohlke Corp. Log Inspection: Stream Live, Watch Later, Vtec veneer and to see a truly unique, showstopping kind of log. To stay connected with us throughout the year, like and follow us on Facebook!