I obtained 6-8 blocks of this stuff 2 years ago. The real name is Tineo--always used as veneer on Porches and Lamb. due to the warping. After 2 pieces moving like crazy I waxed the other blocks and they are trapazoids now. But no cracks. One of theprettiest woods in the world. It suddenly became available 2-3 years ago when a nasty volcano threatened the obviously rare wood. Never heard of it before that. Rubbed out lacquer on it and wow. Google it up or try hobbit house.