 It is used in refined specialty products, such as in automobile trim, both in solid form and veneer, boxes and bowls for jewelry, thin veneer, humidors, canes, furniture inlays, handles, guitars, bowed instruments, custom rifle stocks and pool cues are popular uses.Items made with this wood tend to be more expensive not only because the wood is more costly but because it is harder to work.When working with bird's eye wood, it is advisable to take care in what tools are used, so as to prevent grain tearout.