18 Top Turning Blanks

 

Ebony Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 3″ - Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax. Sometimes curly. These turning blanks are available in an assortment of sizes for pens, carvings, bottle stoppers, chess pieces, tool handles, table legs, spindles, finials, candlesticks and whatever else your imagination can conjure updue to high demand and limited supply, we cannot always guarantee that this item will be in stock. Working properties ebony is extremely hard, and the heartwood is difficult to machine with both hand and power tools. Tree may reach heights of 50 to 60 ft with trunk diameters of about 24″. Resists termite attack very well. Dulls tools quickly. Its extreme density makes it a challenge to work, but with patience the results can be stunning. Native to equatorial west africa. Width of sapwood varies widely. May tear out while planing if grain is irregular. Steam-bending properties good. Whether carved or turned, it can be polished to a gleaming, jet black finish, with smooth surfaces reminiscent of polished stone. With its deep black tone and high luster, ebony has been the natural choice for piano keyboards for centuries. Texture very fine. Natural durability heartwood is very durable. Sapwood pink colored off the saw, darkening to a pale reddish brown with exposure. Grain straight or slightly interlocking. Heartwood uniformly jet black, black brown or streaked. Allergies sawdust may cause a skin reaction. Polish takes an excellent polish.

 

Cocobolo, 2″ x 2″ x 6″, Exotic Hardwood Turning Blank - Like most rosewoods, it has natural oils that give it excellent resistance to decay. Cocobolo is used for fine furniture, musical instruments, turnings, and other small specialty objects, excellent turning properties. Cocobolo (dalbergia sp) can be seen in a kaleidoscope of different colors, ranging from yellow, orange, red, and shades of brown with streaks of black or purple. Spindle stock (1-1/2″, 2″) dimensions are +/- 1/8″. Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4″ of size listed, smaller blocks +/- 1/8″. Central america. It is a hard and heavy wood with irregular grain with a medium fine texture. Grain runs with the longest dimension. The color turns deep orange red with exposure.

 

Pollyanna Burl Exotic Wood Turning Blank 2 1/8″ X 2 1/8″ X 10″ (PYL1125) - This is quite a unique wood as it produces various shades of gray, black, brown and green. This is an excellent turning material as it’s quite easy on the tools and always takes on an incredible finish. Specie pollyanna burl size 2 1/8″ x 2 1/8″ x 10″ stabalizied no casted not casted. Also known as “wild almond burl,” this fruit bearing tree from se asia is a new addition to our line of exotic woods.

 

Osage Orange Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 3″ - Grain fine, sometimes has a wavy texture created by darker and lighter bands of yellow. Argentine osage orange maintain this color much better than domestic osage orange. 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. 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 updue to high demand and limited supply, we cannot always guarantee that this item will be in stock. Native to south america, argentina. Heartwood a distinct yellow color. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax. It is an ideal wood for turnery, as it machines and polishes easily. Scientific name maclura tinctoria. Working characteristics machines well and is an excellent turning stock.

 

5″ x 5″ x 2″ Rosewood Yucatan Turning Blank - Several blank sizes available as listed. 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.

 

Mango Burl Live Edge Slab Wood Turning Blank MAN532 - We also stand by our product 100%. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us and we will make it right. It measures approximately 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ (widest points). Rest assured that you are purchasing a high-quality product that you will enjoy working with. Our exotic woods have been carefully selected for its best figure and quality. You are purchasing the actual pictured item.

 

4- Very Rustic Kiln Dried Black Walnut Table Legs/4×4 Turning Blanks 9345 T: 3 3/4”, W: 4 1/16”, L: 18” – 9345 - Length 18”. Surfaced on 3 sides, kiln dried, there is a potential for the center core to be higher in moisture content than the outer core, due to the thickness of the blanks. Walnut character wood. Width 3 3/16”, 4 1/16”. Thickness 3 3/4”.

 

4″ x 4″ x 2″ 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. Several blank sizes available as listed. It is also hard and lightweight, making it ideal for bowls, musical instruments and more. .

 

Plain Maple Turning Blank, 8x8x3 - Sapwood color white with a reddish cast, sometimes with darker bands of heartwood. Tools must be kept very sharp. Choose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. Texture very fine and even. Choose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. Strength properties very high bending strength. It is heavy, and resists denting and marring. Hardness is rated as medium. Resistance to compression parallel to the grain is high. Hard maple can be up to 25 percent harder than soft maple. Grain curly grain with variable spacing from tight fiddleback to wavy. Working properties figured grain has a tendency to tear out. Approximate dimensions listed. Technical detailstree may reach a height of 70 to 120 feet, with a 24 to 36 inch diameter trunk. Reduced cutting angles can help. Heartwood color uniformly pale reddish brown or light tan. These plain maple turning blanks are hand sorted for the best figured grain. Sometimes exhibits bird’s eye, maple burl, blister, leaf and occasional spalting.

 

Camphor Burl Exotic Wood Turning Blank CAM1212 - We also stand by our product 100%. Our exotic woods have been carefully selected for its best figure and quality. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us and we will make it right. Rest assured that you are purchasing a high-quality product that you will enjoy working with. You are purchasing the actual pictured item. It measures approximately 1 5/8″ x 1 5/8″ x 5 1/8″.

 

Myrtle Turning Blank, 8x8x3 - Technical detailstree grows up to 120 feet high hardwood holds a finish well grain patterns include common myrtle, spalted myrtle, myrtle burl, tiger myrtle, and fiddle back myrtle strong, dense wood that has a wide spectrum of colors and figures usually light tan but can have dark mineral streaks running through showing a nice burl or fiddle back figure often used in creating gunstocks, turning blanks, and musical instrument billetschoose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. Choose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. Bowl turners love working with myrtle because it’s a strong, dense wood that has a wide spectrum of colors and figures this myrtle bowl blank is the perfect start to your next turning project.

 

African Mahogany Leg Turning Blank, 3″ x 3″ x 36″ - These premium table leg blanks are cut from thick, clean stock, with no glue seams. Each square table leg measures 3″” x 3″” x 36″” nominal and can be turned, tapered or shaped to your specifications. .

 

Red Oak Leg Turning Blank, 3″ x 3″ x 36″ - These premium table leg blanks are cut from thick, clean stock, with no glue seams. . Each square table leg measures 3″” x 3″” x 36″” nominal and can be turned, tapered or shaped to your specifications.

 

East Indian Rosewood Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 18″ - Width 4 1/8”, 4 1/8”. Thickness 3 3/4”. Surfaced on 4 sides, kiln dried, there is a potential for the center core to be higher in moisture content than the outer core, due to the thickness of the blanks. Length 12 1/4”. Walnut character wood.

 

Olivewood Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 12″ - Surfaced on 4 sides, kiln dried, there is a potential for the center core to be higher in moisture content than the outer core, due to the thickness of the blanks. Walnut character wood. Width 4 1/8”, 4 1/8”. Length 12 1/4”. Thickness 3 3/4”.

 

Plain Maple Turning Blank, 6x6x3 - Resistance to compression parallel to the grain is high. Working properties figured grain has a tendency to tear out. Hard maple can be up to 25 percent harder than soft maple. Hardness is rated as medium. Strength properties very high bending strength. Tools must be kept very sharp. It is heavy, and resists denting and marring. Choose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. Technical detailstree may reach a height of 70 to 120 feet, with a 24 to 36 inch diameter trunk. Grain curly grain with variable spacing from tight fiddleback to wavy. Heartwood color uniformly pale reddish brown or light tan. Texture very fine and even. Reduced cutting angles can help. Choose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. These plain maple turning blanks are hand sorted for the best figured grain. Sapwood color white with a reddish cast, sometimes with darker bands of heartwood. Sometimes exhibits bird’s eye, maple burl, blister, leaf and occasional spalting. Approximate dimensions listed.

 

Black Palm Turning Blank, 2″ x 2″ x 12″ - Native to prevalent in north queensland, australia. Tree a tall, attractive palm, growing up to about 60′ tall, with a 12′ canopy. Trunk is smooth and closely ringed, and becomes nearly black as the palm ages. Color dark wood, streaked with blacks and browns. End grain has a dramatic look when used as inlay. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax. Native to rainforests of australia and southeast asia. End grain is speckled and resembles lizard skin or hammered leather. Sometimes the flecks are closely-spaced resulting in an almost black appearance. The wood has a distinctive streaked or speckled pattern, with a deep brown backdrop and flecks of black. 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 updue to high demand and limited supply, we cannot always guarantee that this item will be in stock. It is hard, extremely durable but not as heavy as one would expect. Black palm comes from the tough outer rings of a palm tree native to australia and southeast asia. Working characteristics turns very well.

 

4- Very Rustic White Oak Artwood/Craftwood/Turning Blanks T: 3 5/8”, W: 3 5/8”, L: 24” – 9228 - Item numbers are written on all wood in black sharpie marker. Width 3 5/8” at the widest width, length 24”. This product contains multiple items. Mineral spirits is applied to wood for picture purposes. Slabs that still have the bark attached, we cannot guarantee all bark will remain on the slab during the shipping process. Some areas of live edge are cracked/loose, some small inclusions/voids, planed on 2 sides, kiln dried. Items 1, 4 thickness 3 5/8”. 4- very rustic white oak artwood/craftwood/turning blanks 9228.

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