Top 21 for Best Turning Blank

 

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

 

East Indian Rosewood Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 18″ - 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. Thickness 3 3/4”. Length 12 1/4”. Walnut character wood. Width 4 1/8”, 4 1/8”.

 

Olivewood Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 12″ - Length 12 1/4”. Thickness 3 3/4”. Walnut character wood. Width 4 1/8”, 4 1/8”. 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.

 

Mango Burl Live Edge Slab Wood Turning Blank MAN532 - 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. You are purchasing the actual pictured item. 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.

 

4- Reclaimed Kiln Dried Black Walnut Table Legs/Turning Blanks T: 3 3/4”, W: 4 1/8”, L: 12 1/4” – 9437 - Length 12 1/4”. 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. Width 4 1/8”, 4 1/8”. Walnut character wood.

 

2pc Figured Black Walnut Salvaged Rifle Stock/Gunstock/Turning Blank T: 2 7/8”, W: 6 3/4”, L: 17 9/16” – 7127 - Slabs that still have the bark attached, we cannot guarantee all bark will remain on the slab during the shipping process. 2pc figured black walnut salvaged rifle stock/gunstock/turning blank 7127. Item numbers are written on all wood in black sharpie marker. Width 6 3/4” at the widest width, 2 15/16” at the narrowest width. We do not know if the moisture content listed is where carvers need it to be ready to carve, so you will need to check with your carver to see if it is ready or if it will need to dry more. Thank you. Item 2 forearm, thickness 2 1/2”. This product contains multiple items with different dimensions. Width 2 1/2” at the widest width, length 12 5/16”. Mineral spirits is applied to wood for picture purposes. 5%, moisture content of forearm (taken from end grain) 7. Length 17 9/16”. Buttstock, few small inclusions/voids in buttstock 3/4” x 7/8”, moisture content of buttstock (taken at bottom end grain) 9. Item 1 buttstock, thickness 2 7/8”. 9%, machining marks along top of buttstock, 1/16” deep, our moisture meter leaves 2 very small 1/8” deep holes in end grain, this blank is not dipped in waxed, it is from an old run of gunstocks, and we have listed the moisture content for you. The entire buttstock and forearm have been polyurethaned to help you see the color & characteristics of this blank.

 

Bolivian Rosewood Turning Blanks - A dense, but easily worked species native to central and south america, it has a scent reminiscent of walnut. Also known as “pau ferro”, bolivian rosewood features a deep, chocolate brown tone with hints of purple, interlaced with even darker brown or black growth lines. Blank measures approx. The grain varies from straight to irregular and the wood is oily to the touch. 5″ long x 3/4″ square. Technical detailsfeatures a deep, chocolate brown tone with hints of purpledense wood that is easily workedblank measures approx. 5″ long x 3/4″ square.

 

4″ x 4″ x 2″ Rosewood Yucatan Turning Blank - . It is also hard and lightweight, making it ideal for bowls, musical instruments and more. 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.

 

Osage Orange Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 3″ - 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. Argentine osage orange is much larger and of higher quality than american osage orange. 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. Native to south america, argentina. Heartwood a distinct yellow color. Working characteristics machines well and is an excellent turning stock. It has a rich, yellow tone, and is extremely stable, durable, and strong. 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.

 

Red River Gum Burl Exotic Wood Bowl Wood Turning Blank RGB237 - Rest assured that you are purchasing a high-quality product that you will enjoy working with. It measures approximately 1 7/8″ x 5 7/8″ x 5 7/8″. Our exotic woods have been carefully selected for its best figure and quality. 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. You are purchasing the actual pictured item.

 

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

 

Hard Maple 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.

 

Stabilized Buckeye Burl Knife Scales Pen Blanks Wood Turning Blank BKY1858 - Our exotic woods have been carefully selected for its best figure and quality. ” These have been stabilized for added toughness and durability and will make it less prone to cracking or movement. You are purchasing the actual pictured item. Stabilized wood is ideal for applications that often may come in contact with water or moisture, such as, knife scales, gun grips, game calls, fishing lures, reel seats and pen blanks. Rest assured that you are purchasing a high-quality product that you will enjoy working with. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us and we will make it right. It measures approximately1″ x 1 3/4″ x 6. We also stand by our product 100%.

 

Walnut Claro Turning Blank, 5x5x2 - Turn your next project using walnut claro also called california black walnut, walnut claro is a true member of the walnut family with more color, grain accent, and overall beauty than most other walnuts, and prized for its beauty. Figured pieces and crotches are especially prized for high-end gun stocks because of the beauty of the wood combined with an exceptionally high ability to withstand recoil shock. Choose from four sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 5″ x 5″ x 2″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. This walnut claro bowl blank is more likely to have interlocked grain than normal american black walnut, and thus more likely to have curly figure, but even pieces without curly figure can be quite striking because of the color and grain patterns. Technical detailsalso called california black walnutwalnut claro is a true member of the walnut family with more color, grain accent, and overall beauty than most other walnutsfigured pieces and crotches are especially prized for high-end gun stocks because of the beauty of the wood combined with an exceptionally high ability to withstand recoil shockmore likely to have interlocked grain than normal american black walnutmore likely to have curly figure, but even pieces without curly figure can be quite striking because of the color and grain patternschoose from four sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 5″ x 5″ x 2″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″.

 

Plain Maple Turning Blank, 8x8x3 - 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. Texture very fine and even. Sapwood color white with a reddish cast, sometimes with darker bands of heartwood. Resistance to compression parallel to the grain is high. Hard maple can be up to 25 percent harder than soft maple. Hardness is rated as medium. It is heavy, and resists denting and marring. Tools must be kept very sharp. Grain curly grain with variable spacing from tight fiddleback to wavy. Working properties figured grain has a tendency to tear out. These plain maple turning blanks are hand sorted for the best figured grain. 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. Choose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. Sometimes exhibits bird’s eye, maple burl, blister, leaf and occasional spalting. Approximate dimensions listed.

 

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

 

Redheart 1″ x 1″ x 12″ Exotic Wood Turning Blank - In many ways it is similar to bloodwood in character and color without the possibility of allergic reaction from the dust. It is smooth and tight grained, and sands to a nice workable surface. Source region mexico/central america. Erythroxylon mexicanum the bright red background of redheart is host to a number of very interesting streaks and closed knots. . Redheart does not tear out when planed, and is nice for scroll sawing.

 

Ebony Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 3″ - Sometimes curly. Resists termite attack very well. Polish takes an excellent polish. Width of sapwood varies widely. Allergies sawdust may cause a skin reaction. Natural durability heartwood is very durable. 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. Steam-bending properties good. Native to equatorial west africa. Texture very fine. With its deep black tone and high luster, ebony has been the natural choice for piano keyboards for centuries. Heartwood uniformly jet black, black brown or streaked. May tear out while planing if grain is irregular. Working properties ebony is extremely hard, and the heartwood is difficult to machine with both hand and power tools. Dulls tools quickly. Tree may reach heights of 50 to 60 ft with trunk diameters of about 24″. Sapwood pink colored off the saw, darkening to a pale reddish brown with exposure. Grain straight or slightly interlocking. Its extreme density makes it a challenge to work, but with patience the results can be stunning. Whether carved or turned, it can be polished to a gleaming, jet black finish, with smooth surfaces reminiscent of polished stone. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax.

 

Coffee & Cream Turning Blank - The coffee bean and cream turning blank is made from real coffee beans that produce a wonderful coffee aroma especially while turning. The blank measures approximately 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 5″. The beans are are embedded into a cream colored acrylic making it simple to turn.

 

Walnut Claro Turning Blank, 4x4x4 - Technical detailsalso called california black walnutwalnut claro is a true member of the walnut family with more color, grain accent, and overall beauty than most other walnutsfigured pieces and crotches are especially prized for high-end gun stocks because of the beauty of the wood combined with an exceptionally high ability to withstand recoil shockmore likely to have interlocked grain than normal american black walnutmore likely to have curly figure, but even pieces without curly figure can be quite striking because of the color and grain patternschoose from four sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 5″ x 5″ x 2″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. This walnut claro bowl blank is more likely to have interlocked grain than normal american black walnut, and thus more likely to have curly figure, but even pieces without curly figure can be quite striking because of the color and grain patterns. Figured pieces and crotches are especially prized for high-end gun stocks because of the beauty of the wood combined with an exceptionally high ability to withstand recoil shock. Choose from four sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 5″ x 5″ x 2″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″. Turn your next project using walnut claro also called california black walnut, walnut claro is a true member of the walnut family with more color, grain accent, and overall beauty than most other walnuts, and prized for its beauty.

 

East Indian Rosewood Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 12″ - Often exhibits a ribbon grain figure. Heartwood is clearly demarcated from the sapwood. Working characteristics fairly difficult to saw and machine. Somewhat oily. Strength very hard, heavy and dense. Its density and stability also make it an excellent candidate for turning, and its high resin content allows you to attain a fine polish. Native to southern india and java. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax. Average dried weight 53 lb/cubic ft. Sharp tools are essential. Common uses decorative and ornamental items, fine furniture, musical instruments, luthiery, and turnery. 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. Color purple-brown heartwood with darker streaks. Polish can be polished to an exceptional finish. East indian rosewood has graced the curving sides of countless guitars with its rich dark tone and gorgeous striped figure. Texture moderately coarse and uniform. Grain narrow and interlocking. Turns well.

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