Archive for April, 2010

Walnut Claro Burl Turning Blank

Friday, April 30th, 2010
Walnut Claro Burl Turning Blank
Beautiful figured swirls and burl patterns often emerge to make the rich brown color of this wood even more attractive for turning projects. Blanks available in sizes listed.

Walnut Claro Burl Turning Blank

Walnut Claro Burl Turning Blank

Kingswood Pen Blank

Friday, April 30th, 2010
Kingswood Pen Blank
Varying coloration and tone keep these blanks interesting. A pronounced grain pattern will beautify your turned result. Great for turning a series of pens that will display some variation. Approximately 3/4″ square x 5″ long.

Kingswood Pen Blank

Kingswood Pen Blank

Bloodwood Pen Blank

Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Bloodwood Pen Blank
Consistent color and grain will result in a uniform pen. Warm tan-orange appearance compliments many types of pen hardware (sold separately). Approximately 3/4″ square x 5″ long.

Bloodwood Pen Blank

Bloodwood Pen Blank

Black, White and Ebony Pen Blank

Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Black, White and Ebony Pen Blank
A very unique blend of colors are mixed in this blank style and will produce different patterns and color arrangements to keep your pen turning projects exciting and fun. An excellent choice to make a pair or series of pens that will each offer their own signature look. Blanks are approximately 3/4″ square x 5″ long.

Black, White and Ebony Pen Blank

Black, White and Ebony Pen Blank

Big Leaf Maple Pen Blank

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Big Leaf Maple Pen Blank
The characteristic tan color with darker brown patterns intermixed make big leaf maple an attractive choice for pen turning. Your turned result will look good with a variety of pen hardware finishes (sold separately). Blanks are approximately 3/4″ square x 5″ long.

Big Leaf Maple Pen Blank

Big Leaf Maple Pen Blank

Snakewood 3/4” Pen Blank

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Snakewood 3/4” Pen Blank
The unique speckled pattern combines with vivid coloration to produce a standout blank. You’re sure to turn a stunning result! Blank is approximately 3/4″ square x 5″ long.

Snakewood 3/4” Pen Blank

Snakewood 3/4

23” Decorator Spindle

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
23” Decorator Spindle
Long decorator spindle: 23″ long x 1-1/4″ diameter. Length does not include the tenon. Tenon is 1/2″ long x 5/8″ diameter.

23” Decorator Spindle

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Decorator Spindles

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Decorator Spindles
11-1/4” long, including tenons. 13/16”  diameter at widest part. Tenons are 3/8” diameter and approximately 3/4” long before turned area. Available in oak (pictured) and birch.

Decorator Spindles

Decorator  Spindles

White Ash Turning Blank

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
White Ash Turning Blank
Strong, durable and resilient, White Ash can be turned without losing its strength. Its pale blonde to light brown color allows its often straight and wide-banded grain to stand out as the focal point of finished turnings.

White Ash Turning Blank

White Ash Turning Blank

Butternut Turning Blank

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Butternut Turning Blank
A lesser known member of the Black Walnut family, Butternut offers warm, light color and a satin-like luster when carved or turned to a smooth finish. A soft yet durable wood with beautiful grain, it is desirable for both carving and turning. Blanks available in sizes listed.

Butternut Turning Blank

Butternut Turning Blank

Hackberry Turning Blank

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Hackberry Turning Blank
Hackberry is similar to Elm with a high density and light to medium brown color. It responds well to turning and can produce finished pieces with distinct color swirls and patterns, similar to the one pictured here.

Hackberry Turning Blank

Hackberry Turning Blank

Rosewood Yucatan Turning Blank

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Rosewood Yucatan Turning Blank
Found in Central and South America, Yucatan Rosewood is predominantly cinnamon colored with dark brown streaks throughout, which creates beautiful tones and patterns when turned. It is also hard and lightweight, making it ideal for bowls, musical instruments and more. Several blank sizes available as listed.

Rosewood Yucatan Turning Blank

Rosewood Yucatan Turning Blank