Archive for November, 2007
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
| East Indian Rosewood Turning Blanks |
| East Indian Rosewood has graced the curving sides of countless guitars with its rich dark tone and gorgeous striped figure. Its density and stability also make it an excellent candidate for turning, and its high resin content allows you to attain a fine polish. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
| Mopani Turning Blanks |
| Mopani heartwood features a rich, reddish-brown palette, interspersed with thin, dark veins. It is a fantastic turning wood, and is highly acclaimed as a tone wood for woodwind instruments. Because of its high oil content, it is very resistant to splitting and polishes well. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
Mopani Turning Blanks
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
| Pau Ferro Turning Blanks |
| Pau Ferro is an excellent, affordable substitute for true rosewood, and is often called “Bolivian Rosewood” for that reason. It is virtually indistinguishable from the true botanical rosewoods, with striking color variations ranging from dark chocolate to golden brown, and black bands with hints of violet. Despite its density, it is easily worked and takes an excellent natural polish. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
Pau Ferro Turning Blanks
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
| Argentine Osage Orange Turning Blanks |
| Argentine Osage Orange is much larger and of higher quality than American Osage Orange. It has a rich, yellow tone, and is extremely stable, durable, and strong. It is an ideal wood for turnery, as it machines and polishes easily. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
| Tulipwood Turning Blanks |
| Prized for its fantastic color – irregular streaks of yellow, rose, red and violet on a creamy straw colored background – Tulipwood makes excellent turnings and decorative items. Like other members of the Rosewood family, it is heavy, hard, very fine textured, and takes an excellent polish. Woodworkers often remark on the pleasing floral scent it emits when cut. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for pens, carvings, bottle stoppers, game pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
Tulipwood Turning Blanks
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
| Black and White Ebony Turning Blanks |
| Black and White Ebony is highly sought after and considered a rare find. It features striking contrast between a creamy background and thick, dark chocolate bands. This wood has silky-fine texture with mostly straight grain and is very hard. It turns nicely and takes a fabulous polish. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for pens, carvings, bottle stoppers, game pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
Black and White Ebony Turning Blanks
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
| Olivewood Turning Blanks |
| Highly prized for it’s exceptional grain, Olivewood has become a favorite of woodturners. The heartwood is nutty brown, interlaced with fine veins of dark brown and greenish hues. The sapwood is a base of creamy yellow with similar striping. Olivewood is hard, heavy and fine textured. It turns and polishes beautifully. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up! Most famous for its historical significance in the Middle East
Olivewood Turning Blanks
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
| Argentine Lignum Vitae Turning Blanks |
| Argentine Lignum Vitae bears a striking resemblance to its famous tropical cousin “Lignum Vitae,” and makes an excellent, affordable alternative. An olive-green to rich brown wood with straight grain, it has a satiny feel and a spicy-sweet fragrance. Like its namesake, it is incredibly dense and quite oily. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
Argentine Lignum Vitae Turning Blanks
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
| Black Palm Turning Blanks |
| Black Palm comes from the tough outer rings of a palm tree native to Australia and Southeast Asia. The wood has a distinctive streaked or speckled pattern, with a deep brown backdrop and flecks of black. It is hard, extremely durable but not as heavy as one would expect. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for pens, carvings, bottle stoppers, game pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
| Tamboti Turning Blanks |
| Highly sought after by carvers and turners, Tamboti is regarded by some as the most beautiful African hardwood. It has rich dark brown heartwood, and a mottled, banded figure with breathtaking patterns. Very hard and lustrous, it has a sweet scent that will last for years, turns like a dream, and takes a very high polish. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for bowls, platters, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!
Tamboti Turning Blanks
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
| Silicone Bottle Stoppers |
| These stoppers combine with your bottle topper turnings to add fresh taste to fine style. The ribbed design creates four air-flow barriers for optimum shelf life. Turn out a handful as gifts for friends and family. Sold 10 to a pack. Requires a 9mm hole in the turning blank (bit sold below). Tenon measures 9mm dia. x 3/4″L.
Silicone Bottle Stoppers
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Monday, November 19th, 2007
| Marples Pro Touch Chisels with Strike Plate – Special Offer |
| Act fast! Quantities are limited! This offer valid ONLY while supplies last! These chisels have ergonomic rubber handles for no-slip comfort, and feature a steel striking cap to withstand heavy pounding. The slightly flattened handle keeps them from rolling off the bench, and also makes it easy to rotate the chisel with one hand so you can “lock in” to certain positions while paring or mortising. The beveled edges provide good access to tight corners. Choose from 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8”, 3/4″ and 1-1/2″ chisels. Made from hardened RC-59-62 steel. Chisel shafts extend all the way through the handles.
Marples Pro Touch Chisels with Strike Plate – Special Offer
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