What is Lacewood Used For?

Woods in carpentry is the first and most crucial element that needs to be present to take the job to the next step; in other words, no carpentry job would exist without any wood to work on.

Some of the wood types we have seen are pretty decent, whether it is durability or the grain and use of the wood, and in today’s statement, we would like to talk about a specific wood that you might see every day but not know what it is.

The lacewood.

This wood also has many breeds which can be different from each other. This wood is on the list of the best decorative wood types, and you can make incredible items and projects with this specific wood type.

In this article, we will discuss the use of this wood, its unique characteristics, and all of the facts you have to know about lacewood.

So if you are willing to come with us to get to know the lacewood better, keep reading the article, and hopefully, you will gain new knowledge by the end.

We shall begin the statement.

What are lacewood and its types?

One of the wood pieces we like, especially when making a fine wood art project or a decorative piece that has fundamental importance for you.

This wood is called lacewood, and it has two significant habitats on the earth, one in Brazil and the other in South Africa.

You have to keep in mind that this wood grows in two different places, and evidently, the grown tree and the wood will have some difference from the one being raised in another continent, so let’s see the differences between these two breeds of lacewood.

Africa lacewood	Brazilian lacewood
A tad red	More orange colors
Non—durable but refined grains	Non—durable but fine grain
Perfect for decorative objects	Can be used in kitchen and furniture

This chart has some information that we will tend to in the next section of the article. However, we must discuss that these woods are not trusted with heavy-duty work.

There is a reason that this wood has a non-durable reputation, these woods have so many holes in them you may not see them with your bare eyes, but they are there.

And while these holes take the natural wood, the durability of the wood decreases. We can say that this wood is not suitable for heavy-duty projects.

But the interesting fact is that the Brazilian version of lacewood can hold a lot of pressure thanks to the coordination of the inside grains in this wood.

Now let’s get to the next section of the article and talk about the lacewood uses and all of the unique aspects that this wood may have.

What are the uses of lacewood?

Lacewood is one of the specific woods that can be used in several professional fields of carpentry, and we shall list every single one for you.

Remember that every wood has special work conditions; before working with this element, you must first learn how to.

Let’s get to the list, shall we?

1.   Veneer

As we have mentioned in some of our previous articles, a veneer is a sheet of wood that can be used to make plywood and even surfaces for special situations like a tabletop.

But considering the color and the grains of lacewood, a veneer project may be suitable for you.

2.   Cabinetry

Cabinetry is usually done via MDF. However, there are other woods and materials that you can utilize to make a cabinet for your kitchen or bedroom.

The Brazilian lacewood is one of the best options for a cabinet. However, it would be best if you coated it with sealers and wax to protect it against mold and heat.

Keep in mind that this wood is sensitive to environmental conditions.

3.   Fine furniture

This one is our favorite, you know that making art with wood is the favorite thing we like to do and take about, and we are happy to say that you can use lacewood to make a fine piece of woodworking such as a sculpture or a figurine.

Make sure the wax and the coating of the wood are applied correctly.

4.   Musical instruments

And the last use that we have to list for the lacewood uses is the musical instruments.

Usually, when you look inside your guitar or violin, you can see a label that cites the brand of the instrument and the wood used in making it.

Most mid-level instruments we have seen and used have lacewood written all over them.

Because wood makes a great sound chamber, it is one of the best options for a musical instrument, and we can tell you that when using this wood, even bending it for the shape you want is more accessible than the other wood types.

Now that you know the uses of a lacewood tree, let’s get to the end of the article and sum up the whole article in one place, shall we?

In conclusion of all…

Wood is nature’s material, and we can use it to make art and even tools to make our daily lives much more straightforward and effortless; we have to appreciate this gift that Mother Nature offers us.

In this article, we talked about the use of lacewood, and then we mentioned every detail you would need to use this wood in different categories.

We advise you to conduct some projects using the lacewood, and we guarantee that you will be hooked to this wood and will be using it for a long time.

In the end, we appreciate the time you put into the “What is lacewood used for?” article and if you have any experience with this wood, make sure to let us know in the comment section below.