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The Sapodilla tree is the source of natural chicle, the resin that gave rise to modern chewing gum. Its wood, marked by wavy figuring and honeyed tones, is extraordinarily dense and difficult to work, which explains its rare presence in precision craftsmanship. When it does appear in a handcrafted cue, it is considered an exception: few makers are willing to use it, as handling it demands both experience and time.
