Goncalo Alves or Tigerwood Crochet hook

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$54.00

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​This handcrafted crochet hook is made from Goncalo Alves also known as Tigerwood.  The hooks are shaped with a larger handle to relieve stress on the hand and wrist when crocheting. They also have an Ergonomic shape that fits nicely in the hand.


Please see Nelsonwood Hook Info page for Crochet Hook dimensions and other hook information. Nelsonwood Hook Info


Because this hook is handcrafted there will be variation in appearance, grain, size and color. While there are slight variation the basic Ergonomic shape is maintained. No two handcrafted hooks will be the same!


Pictures of finished hooks are examples of what you will receive. Numbered block are the block used when item is ordered. Outside appearance of block is not necessarily how the finished hook will appear.


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Goncalo Alves (Astronium graveolens) is a fine, tight grained wood. Because of its distinctive striped grain, it is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Zebrawood. The tree reaches a height of up to 120 feet, with a trunk diameter of 24 to 40 inches or more above narrow flanged buttresses that are about 4 to 6 feet high. It develops well formed cylindrical boles that are often clear for about two-thirds or more of the total height of the tree. 
Goncalo Alves sapwood is grayish-white, pinkish-white, or brownish white in color and is very distinct from the heartwood. Goncalo Alves heartwood is initially pinkish-white, or brownish white in color usually richly mottled with dark brown streaks and or spots. The wood becomes brown, red, dark reddish brown with nearly black stripes after prolonged exposure. Weight 53 to 80 lbs. per cu. ft. Turns readily. Finishes smoothly. Takes a high natural polish.
Uses for Goncalo Alves are high-class furniture and cabinet making, fancy goods and decorative work. Excellent for turning. Sliced veneers used in architectural paneling and face veneering.
Goncalo Alves is rare and not always available.
Source Region: Brazil and Central America

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Glenda M. on 2022-11-16

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The wood the the Goncalo Alves/Tigerwood is absolutely gorgeous!!!