Archive for the 'Woodturning Blanks' Category

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

Cherry Turning Blanks

Monday, April 12th, 2010
Cherry Turning Blanks
With its unique reddish-pink hues and superb finishing quality, Cherry is one of the most desirable turning species. One of the most consistent quality hardwoods, it is a fine choice for projects with multiple pieces. A natural sheen and beautiful grain delivers display-worthy results.

Cherry Turning Blanks

Cherry Turning Blanks

Hormigo Turning Stock

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Hormigo Turning Stock
Harvested from the forests of Guatemala, Hormigo wood is often used in the construction of musical instruments such as the marimba. The main color of the wood is a warm reddish-orange with grain patterns varying from banding to curly flame accents. A beautiful, dense wood to turn with sharp tools to produce the best results. Blanks are approx. 24″L x 1-1/2″ square.

Hormigo Turning Stock

Hormigo Turning Stock

Jobillo Turning Stock

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Jobillo Turning Stock
This exotic Guatemalan turning stock is known for its starkly contrasted grain coloration from warm reddish brown to extremely dark brown. Each blank will reveal a uniquely patterned result after turning to make your project one of a kind. Blanks are approx. 24″ long x 1-1/2″ square.

Jobillo Turning Stock

Jobillo Turning Stock

Mora Turning Stock

Friday, March 26th, 2010
Mora Turning Stock
This Guatemalan variety of Mora wood is heavy, dense and ranges from pale brown to pale yellow in color. The sapwood from which these bowl blanks are taken yields a very smooth surface when turned and readily accepts wood treatment products. Blanks measure approximately 5″ x 5″ x 3″.

Mora Turning Stock

Mora Turning Stock

Rosewood/Burl Diagonal Pen Blank

Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Rosewood/Burl Diagonal Pen Blank
Give a unique appearance to your project with a diagonal pen blank! Turn your own pen and pencil bodies with these compressed exotic pen blanks, which are diagonally cut to accent the pattern of each contrasting color.

Rosewood/Burl Diagonal Pen Blank

Rosewood/Burl Diagonal Pen Blank

Sunrise Diagonal Pen Blank

Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Sunrise Diagonal Pen Blank
Give a unique appearance to your project with a diagonal pen blank! Turn your own pen and pencil bodies with these compressed exotic birch veneer pen blanks, which are diagonally cut to accent the pattern of each contrasting color. Choose from five distinctive, eye-catching designs.

Sunrise Diagonal Pen Blank

Sunrise  Diagonal Pen Blank

Apple Jack Diagonal Pen Blank

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Apple Jack Diagonal Pen Blan
Give a unique appearance to your project with a diagonal pen blank! Turn your own pen and pencil bodies with these compressed exotic birch veneer pen blanks, which are diagonally cut to accent the pattern of each contrasting color. Choose from five distinctive, eye-catching designs.

Apple Jack Diagonal Pen Blank

Apple Jack  Diagonal Pen Blank

Mopani Turning Blanks

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
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

Mopani Turning Blanks

African Blackwood Turning Blanks

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
African Blackwood Turning Blanks
Coined “the turning wood of kings” for it’s ability to hold fine, ornamental detail, African Blackwood will take an exceptional polish and threads extraordinarily well. The heartwood is dark brown with bold, black streaks and hints of purple, while the sapwood is creamy white. Despite being very hard, it tools easily with minimal tear out. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks, bowls, platters and whatever else your imagination can conjure up!

African Blackwood Turning Blanks

African Blackwood Turning Blanks

Tamboti Turning Blanks

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
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

Tamboti Turning Blanks