This is a dense Bolivian species with the scientific name Caesalpinia pluviosa. Common names include Bolivian Brown Ebony, Bolivian Ironwood, Momoqui, Bolivian Coffeewood or Guayacan. The tree grows in semi-arid areas of South America, growing up to 30-50 ft. tall and 2-3 ft. in diameter. The density of the wood averages 1.01; it sinks in water when dry! Colors are coffee brown with a hint of red in heartwood and pale yellow sapwood contrast. There are usually interesting grain patterns or some ribbon figure in quarter or rift sawn boards. Dense, interlocked grain is somewhat difficult to work but has a nice medium luster when finished with high grit sand paper. This species is ideal for lathe turning. It has a similar density and working properties to Ebony but is more closely related to Pernamubuco, which is from the same genus. This material has been kiln dried, surfaced on two sides, and is ready to use! It is nice clean wood but may have an occasional surface/end check or a minor pin or bug hole. It takes a high natural polish with a beautiful luster.
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These beautiful Australian Goldfield burls have tight burl eyes and swirls and a unique live edge. They have been pressure washed to produce clean outer surfaces where you'll see lots of small burl eye points. Absolutely gorgeous stock for turning natural rim bowls, you'll enjoy letting your creativity loose on these! All stock has been dried for 2 years but may have some residual moisture. Small checks or other small defects are present in some (see pictures of individual caps).
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English Walnut, Juglans regia emanates from Circassia in the Caucasus and is the original Walnut of Europe. This tree was prized for its walnuts and was planted all throughout Europe and England. Color variations are due to the varied climates and soil conditions in which the trees grows. Juglans walnut is translated to "white walnut" so finding dark striping and marble cake figure is the rare exception. This wood has been prized for centuries for firearm stocks and fine furniture. It works and finishes much like American Black Walnut.

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As summertime approaches and the better weather nears, we're preparing to purchase & cut Buckeye burl slabs. This species is in high demand and short supply so we're taking pre-orders now. Please hurry to place your pre-order to ensure that we can cut to your specifications!

We have a wide range of turning squares to choose from that will make excellent projects. From duck calls, spindles, peppermills, and more, you'll find multiple colors, figure and grain patterns in our wide selection.

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WOOD FAQS:
Top 10 Woodworking Tips
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Reusable Sanding Blocks
Here's how to make your own reusable sanding blocks. Cut six blocks from scrap 3/4-in.plywood for each sandpaper grit you commonly use. Make them 2-1/2 in. x 4-3/4 in. Spray adhesive on both a square of cork tile and each block. Stick a block to the cork and cut the cork flush with a utility knife. Then spray adhesive on a sheet of sandpaper and stick it on each block cork side down as shown. Cut the sandpaper flush with the cork, and label each block.

  Table Saw Safety
When you're crosscutting on a table saw, set the cut length with a block clamped to the fence. Don't ever use the fence directly to avoid getting a board kicked back right at you. Instead, clamp a block of wood to the fence before the blade. Then the end of the board will be free of the fence during and after the cut. If you make a block that's exactly 1 in. thick, you can set the fence scale at 1 in. greater than the length you're after. No tricky fractions involved.                                  

Hot Glue vs. Clamps
When you have to cut, shape, file, sand or finish something small, reach for your hot glue gun and glue the piece to a pedestal stick. The hot glue will hold just about anything as well as or better than any clamp ever could-if using a clamp is even possible. When your project is complete, try to pop it loose with a putty knife, but don't use too much force-you might tear out the wood or break the piece

Catching Excess Glue
Using a Drafting Square for More Accuracy
Stair Gauge Cutting Guide
Using Duct Tape for Marking
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