Top 22 Best Turning Blanks

 

Mango Burl Live Edge Slab Wood Turning Blank MAN532 - If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us and we will make it right. Our exotic woods have been carefully selected for its best figure and quality. We also stand by our product 100%. Rest assured that you are purchasing a high-quality product that you will enjoy working with. It measures approximately 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ (widest points). 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 - Walnut character wood. Thickness 3 3/4”. Length 18”. Width 3 3/16”, 4 1/16”. 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.

 

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

 

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. 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″. 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. 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″.

 

Olivewood Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 18″ - Tree olive trees may grow to 25′ tall, with trunk diameters of up to 12″, and may live as long as 1500 years. Heartwood nutty brown with veins of rich green and dark brown. Working characteristics routs and planes well with carbide cutters. Native to northern africa, the middle east and southern europe. The sapwood is a base of creamy yellow with similar striping. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax. Strength very hard, heavy and strong. Turns and carves beautifully. Olivewood is hard, heavy and fine textured. The heartwood is nutty brown, interlaced with fine veins of dark brown and greenish hues. Sapwood creamy golden color, interlaced with darker stripes. Botanical name olea europaea. Also grown in california, florida and arizona. Polish can be polished to an exceptional sheen. 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. Sawing and drilling are somewhat difficult. Acquires a rich patina with exposure to uv rays. Highly prized for it’s exceptional grain, olivewood has become a favorite of woodturners. Exhibits great movement with humidity changes. Texture fine, with closed pores. It turns and polishes beautifully. Movement unstable. Prebore when nailing and screwing. Odor emits a faint, sweet aroma when machined. Keep tools very sharp.

 

East Indian Rosewood Turning Blank, 2″ x 2″ x 12″ - Often exhibits a ribbon grain figure. Grain narrow and interlocking. East indian rosewood has graced the curving sides of countless guitars with its rich dark tone and gorgeous striped figure. Average dried weight 53 lb/cubic ft. Texture moderately coarse and uniform. Turns well. Heartwood is clearly demarcated from the sapwood. Native to southern india and java. Working characteristics fairly difficult to saw and machine. Common uses decorative and ornamental items, fine furniture, musical instruments, luthiery, and turnery. Color purple-brown heartwood with darker streaks. Polish can be polished to an exceptional finish. Sharp tools are essential. 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 updue to high demand and limited supply, we cannot always guarantee that this item will be in stock. Strength very hard, heavy and dense. Somewhat oily. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax.

 

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

 

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

 

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. Walnut character wood. Thickness 3 3/4”. Length 12 1/4”. Width 4 1/8”, 4 1/8”.

 

Black Palm Turning Blank, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 24″ - Color dark wood, streaked with blacks and browns. Tree a tall, attractive palm, growing up to about 60′ tall, with a 12′ canopy. Native to rainforests of australia and southeast asia. 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. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax. Native to prevalent in north queensland, australia. End grain is speckled and resembles lizard skin or hammered leather. Trunk is smooth and closely ringed, and becomes nearly black as the palm ages. Sometimes the flecks are closely-spaced resulting in an almost black appearance. It is hard, extremely durable but not as heavy as one would expect. Working characteristics turns very well. End grain has a dramatic look when used as inlay. The wood has a distinctive streaked or speckled pattern, with a deep brown backdrop and flecks of black. Black palm comes from the tough outer rings of a palm tree native to australia and southeast asia.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

Pollyanna Burl Exotic Wood Turning Blank 2 1/8″ X 2 1/8″ X 10″ (PYL1125) - 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. This is an excellent turning material as it’s quite easy on the tools and always takes on an incredible finish.

 

Stabilized Buckeye Burl Knife Scales Pen Blanks Wood Turning Blank BKY1858 - Our exotic woods have been carefully selected for its best figure and quality. You are purchasing the actual pictured item. We also stand by our product 100%. 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. 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. ” These have been stabilized for added toughness and durability and will make it less prone to cracking or movement.

 

Camphor Burl Exotic Wood Turning Blank CAM1212 - 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. It measures approximately 1 5/8″ x 1 5/8″ x 5 1/8″. We also stand by our product 100%. Our exotic woods have been carefully selected for its best figure and quality. You are purchasing the actual pictured item.

 

Cherry Leg Turning Blank, 3″ x 3″ x 36″ - Available in several species. They can be turned, tapered or shaped to your specifications, or you can simply sand and finish them for a basic rectangular table leg. . These premium table leg blanks are cut from thick, clean stock, with no glue seams.

 

5″ x 5″ 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.

 

Blank & White Ebony Pool Cues Game Calls Exotic Wood Turning Blank (BW2900) - Black veins running throughout white wood produces some of the most striking contrasts seen in any exotic wood. This is a great material for many woodworking projects, including scales, game calls, jewelry boxes and even instruments. Its rare and has one of the most unique figures among the ebony family. We have only the best to speak of regarding this specie. Our supply of this ebony is some of the best in the market specie black & white ebony size 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ x 12 1/8″ stabalizied no casted not casted.

 

Plain Maple Turning Blank, 8x8x3 - Approximate dimensions listed. Strength properties very high bending strength. Reduced cutting angles can help. Grain curly grain with variable spacing from tight fiddleback to wavy. Hardness is rated as medium. Resistance to compression parallel to the grain is high. Working properties figured grain has a tendency to tear out. 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. These plain maple turning blanks are hand sorted for the best figured grain. Texture very fine and even. Tools must be kept very sharp. Heartwood color uniformly pale reddish brown or light tan. 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″. Hard maple can be up to 25 percent harder than soft maple. Choose from three sizes 4″ x 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ x 3″, and 8″ x 8″ x 3″.

 

Black Palm Turning Blank, 2″ x 2″ x 12″ - Trunk is smooth and closely ringed, and becomes nearly black as the palm ages. 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. Tree a tall, attractive palm, growing up to about 60′ tall, with a 12′ canopy. Working characteristics turns very well. End grain is speckled and resembles lizard skin or hammered leather. 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. Native to prevalent in north queensland, australia. Native to rainforests of australia and southeast asia. The wood has a distinctive streaked or speckled pattern, with a deep brown backdrop and flecks of black. End grain has a dramatic look when used as inlay. Color dark wood, streaked with blacks and browns. Sometimes the flecks are closely-spaced resulting in an almost black appearance. Turning blanks come rough sawn to nominal thickness and are coated with wax.

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