Koa Boxes 3″x 3″ by Honolulu Woodworking Designs

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Koa Boxes 3″x 3″ by Honolulu Woodworking Designs

These  koa boxes are sanded to a fine, smooth hand-rubbed wax finish. We’re happy to offer them to you in 3″ x 3″,  4″ x 4″, 3 x 5 and 4 x 6″ sizes, but we do run low occasionally as they are very popular. If we are out when your order is placed, please allow 10-14 days for more to be made.  Mahalo for your patience.  They can be laser engraved on the top or inside of the lid or on the front or side of the box.

If you wish to order a quantity, please contact us by phone or email so we can arrange more affordable shipping than our plug in now permits.

Koa

“Koa is the largest endemic tree in Hawai‘i–the species exists naturally nowhere else in the world. It is the fastest growing of Hawaii’s valuable hardwoods. Koa was historically the material of choice for carved ocean-going canoes. Koa wood is the most prized cabinet and furniture wood in Hawai‘i. Colors range from light brown to deep red/brown hues. Highly figured koa is sought after for use in fine furniture, musical instruments, crafts, gunstocks, and knife handles. Koa has weight and strength properties similar to black walnut. It is a moderately heavy wood (specific gravity .55). It is stable, works well, and takes an exceptionally rich, deeply reflective glow when finished with oils and modern varnish or laquer.” 1

Reforestation efforts are ongoing on the Big Island and on Maui, to recover the species from the devastation caused by clear-cutting for ranching and more recently, invasive forest animals.

Heads up

Please allow approximately 10-14 days prior to shipping just in case we are out when you place your order. Mahalo.

Dimensions in the additional information tab are the approximate size when packed for shipment.

 

Koa Boxes 3″x 3″ by Honolulu Woodworking Designs